Don't want to ruin the mood but may I ask how much the balk cost?
Beam plus 7 pcs 4m 3 mm L-supports cost 38,000 SEK including VAT. Shipping approximately 1,200 SEK. Beer for the friends who carried it in and helped me set it in place about 800 SEKBernieberg said:
from the perspective of previous pain, it was worth every penny! And we had fun!
One thing I wonder is if the impregnation (the decking) will end up in the pool?
Meaning that the water in the pool will contain impregnation fluid.
Meaning that the water in the pool will contain impregnation fluid.
Not entirely impossible. However, haven't seen any problem yet. And most other corresponding solutions also have decking. So... don't think it's a problem.
Guess we'll let the kids swim first!
Guess we'll let the kids swim first!
Yes, the small amount that runs down during rain is probably quite manageable.
Sure, it's probably not healthy to drink too much of the water, but I guess the chlorine in the water is likely more toxic.
Sure, it's probably not healthy to drink too much of the water, but I guess the chlorine in the water is likely more toxic.
Do you have any protection, rubber, or similar "trossbotten" between the water and the Styrofoam?
On the top side, how do you handle it between the Styrofoam and the decking?
On the top side, how do you handle it between the Styrofoam and the decking?
Tried a few different things, but the problem is that the decking lets water through. If you then have a waterproof "protection" underneath, it results in crazy weights from the water, which doesn't help. Another aspect is that ventilation would then have to be fixed to avoid mold, for example. I also considered installing aluminum sheets underneath for drainage, but it seems pointless.D Derbyboy said:
So we decided not to use anything and just let the foam act as a cover, topped with decking.
So far so good!
Hi, Nice job. I had thought about trying something similar 5 years ago but ended up buying ready-made from https://aqvis.se/aqvis-deck/aqvisdeck-standard/ instead. Mainly aluminum. Easy to roll. As you mentioned, it works great with the foam. It does seep through, but if you just manage the water level regularly, like once every other week after rain and snow, it works great. I have an uninsulated concrete structure, but it has never dropped below +2 in the pool, even during -10-15 for a week straight. Avoiding metal sheets and regular pool covers is so nice and also getting extra deck space is a bonus. In my case, I have space to roll 8.5m straight in length. This solution is recommended to anyone with a pool who has some space to one side.Huggedugge1 said:
Offer some pictures
Unfortunately, the pictures/videos I took of the original assembly are no longer in the camera roll. The principle was simple anyway. A guy came out to measure on site. A couple of months later, a crane truck came with a 3*3*4.5 pool deck (in three parts) that was lifted over the house onto the rail mounted on one side of the pool edge. I chose it without a motor, so I have to push it myself. But it's ball-bearing, so it rolls smoothly if you just nudge it with your foot. It doesn't weigh much. The frame is entirely aluminum. The decking, of course, weighs a bit. I'll see if I remember to take a new photo when I go out to the country. The price is of course more expensive than building it yourself like TS, but not more expensive than a good pool cover.D Derbyboy said:
I'm familiar with Aqvis - clever and stylish solutions. It would be around 200K but I had to slide the roof aside in one piece, so the span becomes too large.HusPoolGarage said:
The cost to build with a motor of only the deck is approximately:
Decking 300m type 6,500kr
12 pcs 45*170 - 420 cm about 2,500kr
6 pcs 195*45 - 420 cm about 2,000kr
6 pcs 34*45 - 420 cm about 360kr
Screws 2,000kr
Cellular plastic 5 cm s100, about 3,000kr
Motor 4-5,000kr
Rails & wheels about 3-4,000kr
Beam & L-support 38,000kr
Miscellaneous maybe 2-3,000kr
Total about 65,000kr
That's what it SHOULD have cost, but we demolished and scrapped the first deck we built…
Do I recommend it? If we'd had another choice… then no, because of all the hassle. If you're going to do it anyway, hire a carpenter who has done it before. It saves frustration, anger, sanity, and money… Especially if you're useless at DIY like me….
Oh come on, don't be so hard on yourself! You made it to the finish line!
Looks great. Just like I would have thought if I hadn't found Aqvis. Close to 200 it was indeed. But now I no longer have to deal with pool covers, plates, and loose insulation forever.Familiar with Aqvis - smart and stylish solutions. It would cost around 200K but I had to push the roof aside in one piece, so the span becomes too large.
The cost to build with a motor for just the deck is approximately:
Decking 300m about 6500 SEK
12 pcs 45*170 - 420 cm about 2500 SEK
6 pcs 195*45 - 420 cm about 2000 SEK
6 pcs 34*45 - 420 cm about 360 SEK
Screws 2000 SEK
Cell plastic 5 cm s100, about 3000 SEK
Motor 4-5000 SEK
Rails & wheels about 3-4000 SEK
Beam & L-support 38,000 SEK
Miscellaneous maybe 2-3000 SEK
Total about 65,000 SEK
That's what it SHOULD have cost but we tore down and scrapped the first deck we built...
Do I recommend it? If we had another choice... then no because of all the hassle. If you're still going to do it, hire a carpenter who has done it before. It saves frustration, anger, sanity, and money... Especially if you're worthless craftsmen like me...
Yes, avoiding plates, aesthetically pleasing, quick to open/close - cover on and off, dog and child safe, the advantages are many. Absolutely it rolls incredibly easily. Motor is not necessary but... convenient.
Aqvis is probably the best as it is ready-made but too expensive in my opinion.
But all the headaches we got from doing it ourselves and constantly “inventing” was a pain.
I'll probably forget that in a few years...
Aqvis is probably the best as it is ready-made but too expensive in my opinion.
But all the headaches we got from doing it ourselves and constantly “inventing” was a pain.
I'll probably forget that in a few years...
Had to read the thread and I must say that I'm really impressed by Huggedugge's ability to stand their ground (so that something came of it) while also listening to and understanding those who helped.
What I don't understand is how (and why no one else has asked) you solved the deck above where you have the sun loungers. It's the same span, but here it must hold for dancing the schottis and whatever else you might get up to, without support.
What I don't understand is how (and why no one else has asked) you solved the deck above where you have the sun loungers. It's the same span, but here it must hold for dancing the schottis and whatever else you might get up to, without support.