Designing Your Dream Pool
Pool Side Patio
Choosing the materials with which you surround your pool will have a major impact on its look & feel. By using concrete, stone or pavers you can achieve a very individual pool. Like a picture frame, the rim around the pool controls the way in which the surface of the water is perceived. Edges whether angled, curved or straight offer the opportunity to break down or build up barriers between land and water in creative ways. Crossing the threshold to the water may be as gradual as wading into the ocean or as abrupt as diving into a deep lake.
The ledge of the pool is formed from a concrete bond beam capped by an element called the coping. As the finished edge to the pool, the coping directs water to the drains or channels and prevents it from seeping behind the pool shell and damaging the structure. The coping can be virtually any size to form a surface on which to walk around the pool, as well as an area from which to dive or jump into the water.
The coping's effect on the design of the pool, however, extends far beyond its functional role. As a transitional element between water and land, it defines the shape of the basin and helps to establish the relationship between the pool and its surroundings.
Why We Ofter Recommend Pavers
While concrete remains a common decking choice, we are increasingly installing paver decking on many of our higher-end projects—and for good reason.
Pavers offer a combination of durability, flexibility, and design refinement that traditional poured concrete simply can’t match.
Key advantages of pavers include:
- Long-term durability – Individual units resist cracking better than large concrete slabs.
- Easy repairability – If settling or damage occurs, individual pavers can be replaced without tearing out large sections.
- Improved drainage – Properly installed pavers allow for better water management and reduced surface pooling.
- Elevated aesthetic – Cleaner lines, varied textures, and a more finished architectural look.
- Heat performance – Many paver materials remain cooler underfoot compared to standard concrete.
For clients investing in a custom pool environment, pavers often provide a more refined and longer-lasting solution that complements the level of detail going into the rest of the project.
We’re happy to discuss both options, but when durability, flexibility, and long-term appearance are priorities, pavers are frequently the stronger choice.
Spray Deck
As well as utilizing other materials there is another option - 'Spray Deck'- a beautiful alternative to the problem of deteriorating concrete surfaces. We are specialists in this form of decking.
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