The Biggest Deck Ever !!!!!!

I built this entire pool deck by myself!  I'm extremely proud of the final result!

The main deck is supported by 17 4x4 posts concreted into the ground in five rows.  Atop the 4x4's are five sets of 2x8 splitcaps bolted to the posts that support 2x8 stringers set on 16" centers.  The deck is made of 1x6 decking screwed to the stringers.  All the material is pressure treated.

All the materials were either screwed or bolted.  No nails were used on the entire project.  The Main deck is 25' wide by 25' deep at it's longest point around the pool.

There is a gate at the top of the stairs for safety as well as a gate to their inner yard where they let their dogs out.

At the bottom of the stairs is a 12' by 12' platform that the homeowner intends to set a table and chairs on.  I cut a section out of their old fence and built a gate that swings freely above the deck.  Their walkway goes all the way to their existing staircase.  They wanted to be able to go from the house, all the way to the pool, without having to get their feet dirty by walking on the ground.