Poolside Platform
Wide, low driftwood platform with breaker boards and string lights for evenings.
Pool decks are a materials problem first: bare feet, full sun, constant water. This template keeps the platform low and wide in a light driftwood tone that stays walkable in July, breaks the long run with breaker boards, and hangs string lights for the hours a pool actually gets used.
The spec
| Footprint | 20×10 ft (200 sq ft) |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 ft |
| Decking | Driftwood composite, breaker-board pattern |
| Railing | None (under railing height) |
| Stairs | None |
| Lighting | String lights (dusk scene) |
| Installed cost (est.) | $9,000 – $14,000 |
Best for
- Above-ground and in-ground pool surrounds on flat ground
- Hot climates: light boards run cooler than dark composite
- Evening yards: lighting ships on in this template
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