Deck and patio design.
Deck over pool coping.
If you don t want to add separate coping to your pool one alternative is expanding your decking.
Extending your pool deck in case you don t want separate coping.
Made from stone or concrete the pool coping is normally about 12 inches wide.
At latham pool products we have over 60 years of experience installing custom inground pool coping and decking options making us trusted experts in the art and the science of residential pool deck.
Your swimming pool deck can be the perfect place for family fun.
Pool decking and pool coping are two different things.
Pool decking vs pool coping.
Some people expand decks over or even into the pool itself supported by either concrete pillars or flotation devices.
In most cases having the joint between a pool s coping and concrete deck sealed with a flexible not rigid material will allow for expansion contraction and movement without damage.
In fact the huge range of options and considerations can be a bit overwhelming so let s break it down step by step.
Settlement slope creep and expansive soils can cause a concrete deck to shift or move and exert tremendous pressure on a pool s body or coping.
Pool coping is a cap around the edge of the pool.
We have an 18 33 feet above ground salt water pool.
Here s everything you need to know about pool decking.
Companies that make decks and patios for pools will also offer options for pool coping.
Versatile tasteful and easy to customize inground pool decking and coping are solid investments that bring out the best in your pool.