CPC E04H 4/08 (2013.01) [E04B 1/388 (2023.08); E04B 5/02 (2013.01); E04C 3/02 (2013.01); E04B 2001/389 (2023.08)] | 8 Claims |
1. A pool covering system comprising:
a plurality of beams, each comprising a joist, a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein the first bracket is located at a first end of the joist and the second bracket is located at a second end of the joist, wherein each bracket of the first bracket and the second bracket has a hanger lip extending in an opposite direction from the joist and a vertical strut having a top portion attached to the hanger lip, wherein the vertical strut extends to a bottom section of the joist;
a plurality of cross members that attach to a top section of the joist; and
a cover layer that attaches to the cross members;
wherein the plurality of beams hang from a pool structure, wherein each said bracket hangs from the hanger lip on a top surface of the pool structure and the vertical strut extends downward into an opening defined by the pool structure, and wherein no connectors that damage the pool structure are used to attach the plurality of beams to the pool structure;
wherein each said beam extends across the opening of the pool structure between the first bracket and the second bracket, and wherein the plurality of beams are spaced apart over the opening;
wherein the cover layer is attached to a top surface of the plurality of cross members;
wherein an assembled pool covering system provides a protective cover approximately level with the top surface of the pool structure; and
a cleat bracket attached to at least one of the plurality of beams or the plurality of cross members, wherein the cover layer is attached to the cleat bracket.
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