• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Strategicia

Initiate. Inspire. Innovate.

  • Home
  • Topics
    • Family
    • Health & Fitness
    • Education
    • Furniture
    • Technology
    • Business
    • Financial
    • Marketing
    • Transportation
    • Construction
  • Ask a Question
  • Contact Us

Outdoor Additions: Planning Your Pool Deck, Part 2

Last updated on August 6, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Next to your swimming pool itself, your choice of decking in the area surrounding your pool might be the most significant aspect of your outdoor living space. Not only will it help create the aesthetic that you’re after, but it will also provide a framework, quite literally, for many other aspects of your little hint of paradise! In Part 1, we looked at the first 2 steps: looking at legalities and then limiting your options. Once you’ve taken those initial steps, you’ll be ready to continue on with the process and consider the pros and cons related to various popular decking choices. We’ll work through these options, one by one, in no particular order below.

backyard inground pool with hedges for walls

Consider Your Decking Options: Wood

You can’t get a more natural decking product than wood. Organic, welcoming, and inexpensive compared to most other decking options, natural wood pool decking is comparatively inexpensive and comes with plenty of possibilities, from species of wood to plank length and width to design and even stain color. Even if you do want to DIY your wood decking, it’s best to leave the support systems to professionals before you add to the build. On the down side, wood decking can be expensive to remove and will quickly require replacement if it isn’t properly maintained. Even highly durable, low-maintenance options such as premium Ipe decking will still require some regular maintenance, such as staining, refinishing, and sealing. And even with regular maintenance, premium decking will show some age over time.

three girl friends rest at pool side drinking

Consider Your Decking Options: Composite Wood

Composite Wood can be an alternative to natural wood; it will be more pricey at the outset and will require professional installation, but it will help you retain visual consistency without the need for regular maintenance. Of course, you’ll have your choice of color as well as a slip-resistant surface. On the downside, composite decking is not biodegradable. It can also get hot to the touch, and if it does become compromised in some way, it can be almost impossible to match.

backyard inground pool with chairs for seating

Consider Your Decking Options: Concrete

Today’s concrete isn’t as boring as what you might be envisioning — which is one of the many reasons it’s so popular. So get that sidewalk look out of your head and envision just about any shape, color, and texture you desire. From stamped designs and brush-finishing, you can select from many options to create your own uniquely shaped, durable, affordable, slip-resistant concrete swimming pool deck. You will, of course, need to hire a professional for this one. And if you live in a colder climate, the freezing-and-thawing pattern can cause damage over time.

Continue reading with Part 3.

Read More about Pools

  • Indoor Pools: The Answer to How to Swim in a Snowstorm
  • Recipes for the Best July 4th Party Ever!

Lyon Financial: America’s Leading Pool Lender

Since 1979 Lyon Financial has made the backyard resort dream come true for over 400,000 families across the U.S. Through our solid relationships with more than 3,000 pool contractors and our continued commitment to putting our clients first, we have built a reputation as the first choice in providing pool financing solutions. For more information, visit lyonfinancial.net or call (877) 754-5966 today.

Filed Under: Construction, Swimming Pools

Additional Articles

luxury home with backyard pool
Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 4
architectural plans for backyard swimming pool
Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 3
contemporary house with clear walls pool beside
Outdoor Additions: Planning Your Pool Deck, Part 3
living area opening out into pool area
Outdoor Additions: Planning Your Pool Deck, Part 1
three kids enjoying time in pool water
Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 2
three kids having fun in pool water
Outdoor Additions: Planning for Your New Swimming Pool, Part 1

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

thirteen − 9 =



Primary Sidebar

Lyon Financial

Featured Articles

  • Swimming Pool Additions: All About Climbing Walls
  • What You Need To Know Before Buying a Pool Waterslide
  • What You Need To Know About Solar Pool Heating Systems
  • Pool Recreation: Family-Friendly Games To Play
  • Pool Recreation: Hunting and Gathering Games
  • Top 3 Pool Maintenance Tasks – and Suggestions on How To Do Them
  • 4 Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
  • 4 More Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
  • 4 Final Reasons a Pool Might Not Be a Good Fit for You
Lyon Financial

Popular Articles

  • Effects of Television on Teenagers
  • Genuine Mahogany vs. African Mahogany: What's the Difference?
  • What Is So Great about Teak Wood?
  • Modern Perforating Techniques Used by Metal Manufacturers & Fabricators
  • Is Your Teen Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder?
  • Ipe Decking: Should you use Face Screwed or Hidden Fasteners?
  • The Gymnast’s Diet: Why You Should Avoid Nitrates & Nitrites
  • The Gymnast’s Diet: Why You Should Avoid Refined Flours and Sugars
Lyon Financial

Reader Feedback

  • Mitch Shearer on How the All-New X10 HUB Builds on Already-Amazing Technology
  • Alec Burns on Health Benefits of Having Your Own Backyard Swimming Pool
  • Welded Mesh on Modern Perforating Techniques Used by Metal Manufacturers & Fabricators
  • Tyler Johnson on Top 3 Pool Maintenance Tasks – and Suggestions on How To Do Them
  • Kate Hansen on Health Benefits of Having Your Own Backyard Swimming Pool
Lyon Financial

Copyright © 2023 Sozo Firm Inc · Privacy Policy · Disclaimer · Sitemap