How many in ground pool owners know the importance of their swimming pool coping? A pools coping is nothing more edging for your pool however it serves a greater purpose than being a decoration. Swimming pools coping helps prevent the water from seeping out on to the deck as well as hiding the rough edges around the pool. These rough edges if not covered by pool coping would cause many cuts and bruises. There are a variety of coping materials to choose from when it comes to coping for your pool. Depending on your budget you can find a variety of quality coping materials for your pool.
One option in coping for your in ground swimming pool is poured concrete. Known for its durability, long life span and affordability concrete is a popular option in pool coping and can be dyed to a variety of colors to match your pool area. With pool coping the concrete must be poured in. This helps to limit stress on the pools edge and keep the surface even and uniform in strength. Regular maintenance and repairs on your pools coping will prevent cracks from expanding with the temperature changes.
Another option in pool coping that is not as popular as poured concrete is brick. Using brick in pool coping adds a unique look to the pools edging. The biggest disadvantage when it comes to brick is the rough surface as well as the fact that it tends to retain heat.
Stone is another charming alternative to swimming pool coping. It is a material sought out for pools coping as it is tough, attractive and stays cool even in the hottest of temperatures. The main disadvantage with natural stone pool coping is the cost associated with purchasing and installing it.
When it comes to commercial pool coping, safety grip is a popular option. Safety grip coping is created using a concrete base that minimizes slipping with increased grip. Many public swimming areas will use safety grip coping to help create a slip resistant surface for their swimmers.
Pool coping materials should be chosen based up your climate, the pools use as well as maintenance time and costs. The style of the coping is something that needs to be considered as well. There are four main types of coping styles including bull-nose, cantilevered, rolled edge and rough cut. Bull-nose coping offers a flat surface with a rolled edge, cantilevered coping offers a straight angle drop to the water, rolled edge offers an upward curve, and rough cut which is often flat.
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