Pool platform? recommendation or ideas?

[Jo Clute]

heidi

just some thoughts, any time you build something that will have to contain a huge live load like that.  (like a balcony) that expects a high concentration of people (thus weight)  at any given time, you run into engineering issues.

Although you could go to the lumber store purchase some 12" I joists (used for floors) frame them across the pool on 12" centers.  then use 1 inch decking.

This material could be resold so its not wasted.  You may be able to use 3/4 inch decking which is cheaper and you may be able to space the joists further apart.

I would make an appt with a truss company or a structural engineer and have them give you the plans (or just tell you what to do since its so small) and do it your self then sell the material when you are finished 

It can be done for WAY cheaper
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Heidi Progress Lighting 
  To: central-city-discuss at gcna.info 
  Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 11:42 AM
  Subject: Pool platform? recommendation or ideas?


  We need a platform built in our pool to put a table on for a party.  Does anyone know anybody that does this or has any ideas on the best way to do it?

  We have gotten a few estimates from some staging companies but they are utterly ridiculous, one was 31k, yes, thirty-one thousand dollars... to rent.  We are looking to do an 8x10-ish size.  Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated!!

  Also looking for a good place to get a good deal on renting tables, chairs and linens.

  Thanks!!
  Heidi on Edgemont


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