Base depth
Compacted aggregate to the right depth is the whole game. Thin base is why so many decks heave by year three.
Pool Decks and Coping Built to Last
What makes a pool deck last
Drainage away from water
Every surface is pitched to move rain and splash-out away from the pool and the house foundation.
Coping that sheds
Coping is set to throw water outward and give you a comfortable edge to sit on and push off from.
Cool, grippy surfaces
We steer toward materials that stay walkable barefoot in July and do not turn slick when wet.
Real expansion joints
Joints are placed where movement wants to happen, so the deck cracks on your terms or not at all.
Repairable by design
Pavers lift and reset. A single failure does not mean tearing out the whole surface.
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Included in deck and coping work
- Demolition and haul-off of failed surfaces
- Excavation to proper base depth
- Compacted aggregate and bedding
- Drainage, area drains and pitch
- Coping set, mortared or adhered as required
- Paver, stone or concrete surface
- Polymeric joint sand and edge restraint
- Sealing guidance and follow-up
Pool deck material choices
Pavers
The most forgiving option in a freeze-thaw climate, and the easiest to repair or extend later. Our most common recommendation.
Natural stone
Bluestone and granite give the most refined look and stay cooler underfoot. Costs more and demands a careful setting bed.
Concrete
Broom, stamped or exposed aggregate is the value option. It works when the base is right and the joints are honest.
Our Omaha metro service area
Building anywhere in the metro. Tell us where your yard is.
Deck and coping questions
Ask us a deck and coping question
Why did my concrete deck crack?
Almost always inadequate base, missing joints or water getting underneath. Resurfacing over that just hides it for a season.
Can you re-deck without touching the pool?
Often yes, though coping and the liner track are frequently worth replacing while the edge is open.
What stays coolest in the sun?
Lighter natural stone and light-colored pavers. Dark surfaces of any material will get hot in July.
Do pavers shift over time?
Properly restrained and compacted, they stay put. When one does settle, it lifts and resets in an afternoon.
Should I seal it?
Sealing deepens color and helps with stains. It is optional on pavers and worth it on most natural stone.
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