Composite decking verses pavers around pool?

8 years ago

Any experience with composite decking around a pool? Possibly thinking of this or a small section of decking with remaining pavers. We have a large loggia around two sides of the pool that will be pavers so I think a different material for the pool decking may be nice. Our pool builder doesn't have experience with it.

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Gravitas
8 years ago
Composite can get blister your feet hot if you are in a sunny location, and can be slippery. Two things that might not go well with pools.

Derek Hurd

Gravitas, Inc.

112 E 33rd St.

Garden City, ID 83714

208.367.1184

www.gravitaslc.com
Meg
8 years ago
We've had composite decking in the past...can get incredibly hot, slippery at times, and it was susceptible to mildew stains that were a big pain to clean. I can't imagine it around a pool. Good luck!
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Mystic Pools, LLC
8 years ago
Your wood sub-framing must be set to allow about 10" of space to allow for air exchange to prevent it's rotting. The sub-base (gravel, dirt) must pitched away to prevent standing water. Or, a drainage system must be in place to wick away water. Too much trouble.

Stick with natural stone, pavers or concrete.
dfnj
5 years ago
@Colleen Did you end up installing composite decking around your pool? We are in new pool build phase and considering composite decking as we've hit our maximum impervious coverage.