Step 8: Outside support boards.

On each side of the completed rectangular frame, position the Dek-Block® piers that are closest to the pool wall about 12 inches from the wall. Place a 4"x4" post in the pocket of the Dek-Block® pier. Next. measure and cut to length using the pool's coping as a guide.

Position the Dek-Block® pier furthest from the pool wall using the dimensions found on the plan. Place a 2"x6" support board on top of the 4"x4" post. Extend the support board over the Dek-Block® pier that is furthest from the pool. Using a level as a guide, measure from the bottom of the 2"x6" support board to the bottom of the post pocket of the Dek-Block® pier. Cut the 4"x4" post to length and repeat on the opposite side. Place the 2"x6" support board on top of the 4"x4" post. Verify that the 2"x6" support board is parallel to the existing rectangular frame using the dimensions found on the Side Pool Deck plan. Once the 2"x6" support is positioned accurately, secure it to the 4"x4" posts. The temporary top board can be used to stabilize the outside 2"x6" support boards.