Step
2: Positioning Dek-Block® Piers and Leveling Posts
Since every pool is
unique, the location of the first Dek-Block® pier
will vary for your specific pool depending on size and manufacturer. First determine
where the Support Frame will be located, then position the first
Dek-Block® pier. The most convenient location to begin is a
few feet to the left or right of the pool's filter. Position the
first Support Frame 1-2 inches back from the pool's metal coping.
(The Support Frame needs to be away from the pool's coping in order to attach
the decking later.) Then, the Dek-Block® piers should be positioned
in reference to its location along the Support Frame. Each Dek-Block® pier
should be placed on level ground, six inches in from the
end of each Support Frame piece D and E, as shown in Diagram
7.
For most plans, there will be approximately 24 inches between Dek-Block® piers.
Once the first four Dek-Block® piers are positioned, place
a 4"x4" post in the post pocket of one of the Dek-Block® piers
and hold plumb (vertically level).
Using a level and the pool's metal coping as a guide, mark a
line level with the top of the pool's coping, as shown in Diagram
8. From this line, subtract the following 4 items:
1. The
thickness of the pool's coping. You will need to measure this,
as shown in Diagram 9.
2. 1/2" for
water drainage and air flow between the decking and the pool's
coping.
3. The thickness
of the surface boards. 1 1/2" for 2"x6"
decking and 1" for 5/4"x6" or composite decking.
4. 5 1/2" for the thickness of the 2"x6" support
frame.
Cut the 4"x4" post to length and repeat this step for all four - 4"x4" posts
of the first Support Frame.
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Since every pool is
unique, the location of the first Dek-Block® pier
will vary for your specific pool depending on size and manufacturer. First determine
where the Support Frame will be located, then position the first
Dek-Block® pier. The most convenient location to begin is a
few feet to the left or right of the pool's filter. Position the
first Support Frame 1-2 inches back from the pool's metal coping.
(The Support Frame needs to be away from the pool's coping in order to attach
the decking later.) Then, the Dek-Block® piers should be positioned
in reference to its location along the Support Frame. Each Dek-Block® pier
should be placed on level ground, six inches in from the
end of each Support Frame piece D and E, as shown in Diagram
7.
For most plans, there will be approximately 24 inches between Dek-Block® piers.
Once the first four Dek-Block® piers are positioned, place
a 4"x4" post in the post pocket of one of the Dek-Block® piers
and hold plumb (vertically level). 
