Winter can be the perfect time to start planning a pool deck makeover or plan out an entirely new pool area. The pool deck can make or break your enjoyment of your pool, so if you’re wondering which patio pavers are suited to poolside applications in Rochester Hills, MI, here’s what you need to know.
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Pool Deck Options
Concrete pavers are popular surface options for pool decks. Natural stone is another beautiful choice, but does come with several important shortcomings that may make it less than the perfect one for your poolside.
The Benefits of Concrete Pavers
Safety: Safety is a top priority poolside. Concrete pavers, even those with smooth finishes, are safe for use on pool decks because of their subtle yet effective non-slip textures that make the pool deck safe whether the pavers are wet or dry. Concrete pavers also won’t snag delicate swimsuit fabrics. Natural stone doesn’t offer non-slip textures, and it has a tendency to become quite slippery when wet.
Versatility: Concrete pavers offer an astonishing array of design options. This material gives you so many choices in colors, shapes, sizes, finishes, textures, and custom options to create an outdoor living space that is uniquely your. This is true whether you love a modern minimalist look of large-format pavers or the casual vibe of textured sandstone-look pavers.
Ease of installation: Concrete pavers are engineered to fit together quickly and easily with a minimum of onsite cutting, unlike natural stone. While concrete pavers are competitively priced with natural stone, you may see time or cost savings on installation and on routine maintenance and repairs.
Easy maintenance: The whole point of a pool deck is to have fun, so you don’t want any surface material that is difficult to clean. Many concrete pavers are available with a stain-resistant finish that simplifies cleanup of spilled food and beverages. Sealed concrete pavers are resistant to the effects of chlorine and other pool chemicals, including salt from salt-water pools. They are also resistant to mildew growth.
Durability: Concrete pavers stand up to Michigan winters. They feature low water absorption, which makes the pavers themselves more resistant to the freeze-thaw cycle, and they do not spall (flake) like natural stone that has absorbed water. Concrete pavers also feature impact- and scratch-resistant finishes, which is perfect for the poolside where lounge chairs and patio umbrellas get dragged around on a daily basis. Natural stone can also meet these requirements, as long as it is sealed regularly.
Longevity: Concrete pavers have a long lifespan. In the unlikely event a paver should become damaged, it can be replaced individually. Natural stone can be replaced individually as well, but unless you purchase extras ahead of time, you may have difficulty color-matching a new batch, due to natural stone’s unique characteristics.
Good Looks and Value
Since the Michigan pool season is relatively short, you want a pool deck that is beautiful all year. If you add a gas-fueled fire pit to your pool deck, you will enjoy the space in all seasons!
For inspiration or to get started on a new pool deck, give the pros at Decra-Scape a call today.
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