Hard to get to this nice pool
The owner of this Columbia City home had cut into his hill side a few years ago and installed an above ground swimming pool with the intent of putting a deck around it someday.
The owner decided they were ready to go forward with it, however, over the years the earth on the hill had continued to move and was threatening the integrity of the DIY block retaining wall. There was also a wood retaining wall by the house that was starting to fail, so one of the first things we wanted to consider was a stabilization of the hillside through the construction of proper concrete retaining walls.
Retaining wall and initial pool deck work
The owner had given a good deal of thought about how they wanted to use their new outdoor living space, so our job was to present design alternatives that would accomplish those objectives. They picked one design that matched what they really had in mind and then we modified it a few times, until we had it just the way we all wanted it.
vertical board skirting with 3 storage access doors
Although it was getting late in the season, we felt confident we could complete before the bad weather set in, so we started in late October. As luck would have it, we encountered what would turn out to be the 2nd rainiest November in recorded history. Thus, an anticipated 3 week job, stretched to almost 6 weeks, and we ended up doing more damage to the lawn than we would have ever anticipated.
But in between the rains we forged on, and the results were worth the effort.
stairs from lower level to entertainment deck
We created a multi level deck that accomplished all the owners wanted from it and it is a visually exciting addition to the home and the site. There is an ultimate play area around the pool, protected by a double gate when not in use, connected by wide stairs to an entertainment deck, complete with pergola for relief from the afternoon sun, and transition to a deck which allows for functional access to the garage.
Now the pool can be accessed and enjoyed
Additionally there was no good way to get from the lower level of the house to the pool or the top of the hill, but now there are stairs connecting both the lower and upper levels to the entertainment deck and then to the other outdoor activities. Finally, we took advantage of the areas under the deck by providing access doors to store pool toys and patio furniture, and to service the pool mechanicals.
The results were stunning and the owner is very pleased with the result. He has gotten
A great place for a party!
many positive comments from family and friends and is looking forward to next spring.
A great project that took advantage of a nice hill side setting to create an area where both the adults, kids and grandkids can enjoy countless summers.
Contact us to find out how we can help with your outdoor living space. Call us at 260/969-8663, or email neindiana@archadeck.net, or http://fort-wayne.archadeck.com/.
Baron Biedenweg of Archadeck of Northeastern Indiana
Great looking project!