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Love the pool deck. What is the material?

Jill Ratner
10 years ago
Swimming Pools Chicago: Platinum Pools · More Info
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  • PRO
    Platinum Poolcare
    10 years ago
    Hello, and thank you for your inquiry. The deck material is full-range Bluestone.

    Comments (10)

    • Jill Ratner
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Is that different from Pennsylvania Bluestone? I live in Atlanta, GA and I've been told that Bluestone can get very hot.
    • PRO
      Platinum Poolcare
      10 years ago
      The Bluestone that comes from Pennsylvania and that from New York can vary slightly, as they do come from different quarries and strata. This stone is generally referred to as "Flagstone" when you are in the Northeast U.S. However, the stone does tend to absorb heat quite readily and does become hot to the touch. This could be overcome by installing a perimeter misting system to keep the surface cool; or manual frequent watering can accomplish the same effect.
      Jill Ratner thanked Platinum Poolcare
    • Jill Ratner
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Thanks for your help! Can you recommend another decking material that has the look of bluestone but isn't as hot? What about stamped concrete? My patios and covered porch will have bluestone and I'm looking for something for my pool deck that will go with the bluestone. The patios and covered porch will flow into the pool deck. They will be separated by 3 steps.
    • PRO
      Platinum Poolcare
      10 years ago
      Yes, stamped concrete is one option. There are also concrete coatings that are specifically made to be about 15 degrees cooler than natural stone while mimicking the look of stone. I would talk to a local concrete contractor that has been properly vetted, and ask about these concrete coating products. Some trade names about which I am familiar are "Cool Deck" and "Sundek". There are also manufactured paver systems that purport to stay cooler than natural materials. One company that manufactures this system is Artistic Pavers: http://www.artisticpavers.com/. Good Luck!
    • PRO
      Austin Creations
      10 years ago
      Quest has a product in many colors.. it is similar to what Platinum Poolcare was referring to. A stamped rubberized concrete with a 5 to 10 year warranty. Hydro-stop is what my company uses. Great stuff, for almost any project. best of luck with your project
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    • Julie Hieronymus Hayden
      9 years ago
      So this picture flooring is flagstone and not paver stones made of cement?
    • PRO
      Platinum Poolcare
      9 years ago
      Yes, this is New York Bluestone decking.
    • cleigh2012
      8 years ago

      What is the interior finish of the pool (mfg and color)? Thank you.

    • PRO
      Platinum Poolcare
      8 years ago

      Hello, and thank you for your inquiry. The pool interior is a custom blend of locally-blended exposed aggregate, in a mix of Cobalt and Obsidian colors.

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