Decking Advice Needed

[imfignewton]

All these products are very good products. One of the most important factors when it comes to any surface wether it is concrete, stamped concrete, concrete pavers, Kooldeck (or Kooldeck like) or stone is the company installing the product. Sundeck is a good product but there are other thin coatings just as good. Do not know much about stamped concrete but I know they can put grit in the clear coat finish. I would think that the stamped concrete would be hotter than Kooldeck (or Kooldeck like) or concrete pavers. Hope this helps.

www.sundek.com
www.peacockpavers.com
www.gothicstone.com
www.artcrete.com
www.multicoat.com

[dep78737]

Other reasonably priced alternatives would be exposed aggregate or tinted/stained concrete with a rock salt finish. Or you can go big and get flaystone. All have their pros/cons and the PB should be able to discuss them with you. Ask your PB to let you visit some real pools with different decking and take your shoes off to check the temp.

[jrouse1]

We have Sundeck on ours and it really does stay very cool, even in the heat of the day.

[Bearbacker]

Thanks for all the responses so far.

jrouse, is the Sundek slippery at all? What kind of maintenance does it require?

[mhnewcomb]

My boss has Sundek, and it is fantastic. Not at all slippery, VERY classy looking, and very cool to the touch. We are beginning the construction of our new home this week, and we have hands-down decided to go with the Sundek.

[jrouse1]

Thanks for all the responses so far.

jrouse, is the Sundek slippery at all? What kind of maintenance does it require?

No, it's not slippery at all. It's very easy on your feet, too. This is our third summer in this house with the pool, and we just had the decking put in a few months ago. For the first time since we moved in, I don't wear flip flops or anything by the pool.

Maintenance is a piece of cake. Basically all you need is a broom and a hose.

[Bearbacker]

Thanks! Sounds like Sundek may be exactly what I'm looking for.