Under pool deck storage

[Nailbag]

I was given the task to turn a wasted space under an above ground pool deck in to useable space for pool toys, furniture cushions and other items. It didn't have to be waterproof, just weather resistant phew!

Here's how it was done.

Materials

Tinted Suntuff 2100mm sheets

Suntuff  fasteners

150mm x 25mm H3 rated treated pine

70mm x 35mm H3 rated treated pine

6mm Marine Ply

75mm galvanised nails

50mm galvanised batten screws

35mm button head screws

Gorilla builders plastic

Gate hinges

Pad bolts 

Tools

Mitre saw

Circular saw

Impact driver

Drill

Jigsaw

Stapler

Pencil

Level

Tape measure

Rafter square

Builders spacers

Steps

Step 1

I cleared the area and made a suspended frame about 50mm off the ground with the 70mm x 35mm treated pine fixed with 75mm gal nails.

Step 2

I then fixed 70mm x 35mm battens to the underside of the deck joists packed with spaced to provide a fall left to right of a few degrees. I wasn't being to particular with the exact angle as its was difficult enough working in a compact overhead environment. 

I made the floor using lengths of the plinth board tacked with the 75mm gal nails then fixed in place with 60mm batten screws.

I lined 3 sides with the marine ply fixed in place with 35mm flat button head screws

The Suntuff sheets were fixed with the Suntuff fasters. but I had to rip the front layers by 250mm to fit the width needed. This was the most difficult part of the entire project.

The end of the Suntuff sheets hung past the rear panel and simply allowed water run off on to the garden

Step 3

Next I fixed plinth board to the external frame leaving gaps for a swing door and a drop down hatch for timber storage and a couple of old surfboards. 

Step 4

I lined the internal side of the outside wall with builder plastic doubled over and stapled in to place to provide some additional weather resistance.

A few days after completion it rained pretty heavily. I was pretty happy there were only just a few drips inside. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Nailbag,

Thank you for sharing your project.

Another fantastic project to add to your growing list.

A simple, yet extremely functional space that will be perfect for storing those bits and pieces that need a bit of protection from the elements.

Congratulations on another job well done.

Jacob

[Nailbag]

Thanks very much @JacobZ It looked pretty straight forward but balancing poly-sheets with both feet and one hand while the other drove the screws inn was quite a challenge. In. the end, it was a great use of a lot of dead space. 

Regards, Nailbag