Wooden decks are perfect companions for
swimming pools or hot tubs. Wood dries quickly and easily, making it a safer
surface for pool sides than concrete, which becomes slippery when wet. Having a
wooden deck surrounding your pool also keeps grass, leaves, dirt and stones
from getting into the water. Cleaning a pool can be an arduous process, so
keeping it as pristine as possible makes good sense.
Building a custom wooden deck also creates an
environment to accompany the pool or hot tub. You can build a raised platform
that allows people to enter above-ground pools at surface level, increasing
safety. A deck also gives you room to set up lounge chairs or outdoor tables.
You can even install an outdoor kitchen, turning your poolside into the perfect
place for entertaining guests! Children’s birthday parties, informal barbecues
or dinner parties, or evening cocktail parties, are all more special by the
side of the pool or hot tub.
Types of wood commonly used for decks include
pressure treated pine and fir, soft woods like cedar or redwood, or hardwoods
like South American ipe, or mahogany. Talk to a custom deck designer to find
out more about the options available to you.
