If you have an in-ground pool and you are looking to get a pool deck that will fit your budget and style as well as hold the test of time you should consider the following points to help you make the right decision.
Choose the right pool deck materials
There is a huge array of materials available for use when constructing above ground pool decks, concrete, wood, stones, composite materials, PVC and more so you should make your pool deck decisions according to your budget and the way you want your pool deck to look at the end. Many people go for wooden deck designs but there is also a huge demand for concrete and brick as well as stone decks. Composite wood and PVC decks are more often more expensive than wood and concrete but composite wood provides the look of natural wood without the maintenance required for wooden decks.
Choose the right surface for your pool deck
Exposure to the sun may be a prime factor in determining the type of deck materials chosen for the pool deck. While natural stone is a long-wearing choice, if the pool deck has full afternoon sun, the stone may become too hot to walk on. Whatever the surface, it must allow its users enough traction so that they might walk on the deck safely, either with or without shoes. For that reason, brick and most pavers aren’t good selections. Poured concrete with a surface roughened by a broom is a common choice for deck materials. Newer concrete treatments allow the owner to choose a variety of colors for his concrete pool deck. The concrete may have the aggregate used in the concrete showing, which gives the effect of smooth stones embedded in the concrete. Another cement treatment is to stamp designs into the poured concrete.
Think about maintaining your pool deck
One other aspect you should think of very carefully is the level of maintenance required for your pool deck. Owning a pool comes with maintenance responsibilities as rain, sun, footsteps and pool water chemicals wear down the surface of your pool deck. To keep your pool deck in top-notch condition, be sure you understand how to maintain it yourself and maybe hire a professional when needed. Usually, stone or concrete pool decks require less maintenance than wooden pool decks and the composite decks or PVC, including polymer resins, recycled wood and plastics, are resistant to mould and mildew, warping, insect infestations and rotting. Composite material decks do not need to be painted or resealed over years of wear.