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(prHWY.com) June 15, 2012 - Spring, TX -- Pool season is just around the corner and St. Croix Custom Pools, Houston swimming pool builder, is giving advice on how to design the perfect backyard pool.
Choosing a swimming pool design is only one piece of the backyard design puzzle. The perfect decking for the surface around the pool completes the look, and together they create a cohesive work of art. Whitney York, owner of St. Croix Custom Pools, says,"One of the popular choices for swimming pool decking is decorative concrete. "
According to St. Croix Custom Pools, decorative concrete adds an extra flare to swimming pool construction by adding color and texture to a backyard design. Stamped concrete is very popular and offers a design element to a regular concrete decking. It's important to deep clean the deck at least once a year for regular maintenance.
Wood decks are more regional, and not something often seen around an
inground pool, but they are still a popular choice in swimming pool design. With the variety of wood species available, these decks can have a very distinct look. Routine maintenance requires treating the wood each year and replacing the planks when necessary.
Natural stone is another popular design trend for swimming pool decking. Different types of stone -- flagstone, travertine, sandstone, bluestone -- and the type of finishing all create a different look. This type of decking depends on what you want your backyard design to look like. Whitney York of St. Croix Custom Pools advises that placement and setting plays a huge role in how long the stone deck will last.
No matter what you decide, the most important feature you can find is that the deck is slip resistant. Nobody wants an unsafe walking environment, especially areas around water and where children are present.
Contact St. Croix Custom Pools for a free consultation to select your new pool deck finish. For more pool design tips from The Woodlands pool builder, check out their blog posts or find them on Facebook.
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