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Decorative pool decks are currently a very popular item. A lot can be done with a pool deck! Originally designed to help keep pools clean and avoid slips, there is now much more that it can be used for. It can be made into a very large area around the pool, or even connecting it to the house.
There can be space for tables and chairs, sunbathing, barbecuing, etc.
Start out by choosing the materials you will use to build your deck; they should match the structure of your house, especially if they will be visible from the street. You should also take into account weather conditions and the effects they will have on the deck.
One very popular material in deck building is concrete, particularly because pricing is very attractive.
A lot can be done with concrete, paving stones and rocks can be added – and various designs can be achieved.
Pool decks can also be made of brick; this will look particularly good if built for a brick house.
Ceramic tiles can also be used to make a pool deck, they can be of different sizes or even mosaics can be used, different floor patterns can be designed using ceramic tiles.
There are also the classical wooden decks, although they tend to require a lot in terms of maintenance and repairs.
Another option to choose when building a pool deck depends on what kind of pool you have or plan to install. There are on ground decks, which are built on the surface of the ground and the pool edge is slightly above ground level.
Above ground decks are often built on stilts and are usually wooden. In ground decks generally provide the most versatility, much more can usually be done with an in ground deck, they also tend to be the largest and would be the best option if there is lots of space available and you want a large deck. |
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| The Complete Pool Manual |
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| American Swimming Pool |
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