Understanding Decking Heat and Solar Exposure in Houston August in the Greater Houston Area brings peak solar heat and humidity. Direct sunlight bakes unshaded patio surfaces throughout the day, causing concrete, brick, and flagstone to store high thermal levels. Unprotected decking can reach high temperatures, making barefoot walking around the pool uncomfortable for children and adults alike. Selecting the right …
Keep Your Pool Deck Cooler During the Summer Heat
Are you tired of enduring the sweltering heat on your pool deck, especially for your little ones’ delicate feet, due to direct sun exposure all day? Well, you’re not alone. Pool designers always look for materials to keep the surface temperature cooler and combat heat. A pool deck is important in any swimming pool area, serving as functional and aesthetically …
Our Featured Project – November 2021
The Montemayor’s Oasis – Friendswood, Texas $100,000 – $125,000 The Montemayor Project is the winner of the 2021 PHTA International Silver Award in the geometric category. With outdoor living in mind, the Montemayor’s truly enjoy the outdoors with a modern designed pool, with pebble tec inlay and mosaic tile waterline. They selected pencil jets and scuppers for water features …
Pool of the Month – September 2021
We are proud of is this gorgeous outdoor living area in this month’s pool of the month. The swimming pool has a spa and a raised wall containing gushers, scuppers, and fire bowls. The terrace is an example of outdoor living, including an LED TV, outdoor furniture, and kitchen. The rain descent adds an exciting look to the backyard. The …
Ideal Pool Decks For Your Bare Feet
There is nothing more satisfying than having a swimming pool in a backyard. The water is refreshing, but the pool decks determines how fitting it is into the landscape and how safe it is for swimmers. A pool deck must secure an area to walk between pool ladders, slides, and diving boards. It should also provide a place for outdoor …
Pool Deck: Why is it Beneficial to Have One?
Not so long ago, a client told us a story of how his in-laws didn’t bother to add a pool deck to their swimming pool. It seemed that they spent more time to cleaning it rather than enjoying it. When you invest in a swimming pool, you’ll want to bring your vision to life. You want to make sure your …
Porcelain Pavers – An Alternative for Your Pool Decking
Porcelain Pavers have come a long way. What used to be exclusive for interior tiling for floors and walls, they are now excellent for outdoor areas. Homeowners want durability, stain resistance, and beauty. Now, creativity comes to play when designing an indoor-outdoor flow and other ways to use porcelain paving. Porcelain Paver Besides porcelain pavers’ technical and aesthetic properties, they …
Paver Decking Style & Pattern Options
Is your backyard getting a makeover? Remember that there are many options to consider, and you cannot forget the pool deck. There are many materials available, and one of them is Paver Decking. The advantage of getting a paver deck is the variety of patterns available, from modular paver patterns to more traditional laying patterns. Pavers also give you many …
How to Maintain Swimming Pool Decking
If you think that skimming out debris and balancing the chemical levels in your pool’s water is enough, then you are forgetting a very integral part of maintaining your backyard oasis. Pool Decking is as important as the pool itself. It gives beauty and character to your oasis. And, like any other part of your home, it also needs maintenance. …
Different Types of Pool Decking
The swimming pool is not just a hole in the ground filled with water; it’s so much more. A swimming pool has lights, waterfalls, grottos, tanning shelves, etc. When the time comes to build an oasis, it’s the decking that will make your pool stand out. We could say that pool decking is the add-on fashionista of the backyard; the decking will …
Add-Ons to Customize Your Swimming Pool
Purchasing an in-ground swimming pool is a major decision. There are many shapes and sizes to choose from but choosing the best shape and size is dependent on the available space in your backyard. Another thing you need to consider when having your pool designed is making sure that the pool design will match with your home and the surrounding …
5 Basic Pool Decking Options
Your pool defines your own personal style. A beautifully designed swimming pool can add a unique flare to your backyard. The first thing you need to do before choosing the perfect pool, is to choose the right decking. There are endless ways to design and style your pool to make it look more attractive. One of the ways is, to …