Timber deck between house and pool
I am replacing a concrete pool surround with a timber deck placed between the house and concrete pool finishing flush with the pool coping.
Is it acceptable to fix a ledger board at the house and pool sides with ground screws supporting mid bearers through centre or should the pool side of the deck be freestanding and supported also with ground screws to allow independent movement.
Pool has been in for 10 years so I would assume any movement would be very minimal.
I thought I could "slot" the fixing points of the joist hanger at the pool to allow "sliding room" within the joist hanger.
Appreciate any comments.