Swimming Pools Decks: What Factors Should You Consider?

Style, Comfort, and Beauty, are sure things to consider, but let’s look at some other important characteristics. Besides having a cool, aesthetic appeal, there’s some safety, and cost-savings features to keep in mind.

SAFETY

Slip Resistance – When planning your pool deck design, it’s important to have safety at the forefront. A few safety concerns are, slip resistance, surface temperature, surface contour.

Making sure your pool deck is as slip-resistant as possible will require a surface that has some texture. Also, a surface that inhibits mold, and algae growth will be beneficial.

Surface Temperature – Most people that have spent any time at the pool, has experienced a scorching hot pool deck. It doesn’t have to be that way!

Choosing a surface that reflects solar radiation is much more bare feet friendly. There are decorative coatings for concrete that will significantly decrease the surface temperature of your pool deck.

Surface Contour – There are a few pool deck options that create a beautiful deck area, but, at the same time, can be a tripping hazard if installed improperly.

When using stone, brick, or pavers, pay close attention that the installers are creating a level surface. This will help keep you, your family, and your friends safe when walking around a wet pool deck.

There are other things to consider, such as ease of maintenance, design, and budget.

If your pool deck has seen better days. We can help you regain enthusiasm for your backyard retreat.

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