Concrete Pool Decking Ideas

I am looking at re doing my backyard. Looking 4 ideas instead of just wood or concrete.?

My lot is a corner so I have a 25 x 65 area. There will be a pool, I am looking for ideas for decking. I have looked at stamped concrete 12/ft in my area. And trex at 6/ft installed. Just looking for ideas that you smart people have seen and I have not. Also looking at Gazebos if anyone has any information on a good east coast brand. It would be great to get drunk in there and hide on the family. Thanks again for your help.

Cut pattern flagstone is beautiful. I grew up with it and still love it, opposed to the irregular flag with big gobs of mortar in between that falls out and looks tacky.

Pavers are another good suggestion.

Also deck coats, a pour surface that can be colored and have anti-slip particles embedded.

Concrete colored and textured is beautiful, can be made to look like marble.

Gazebos can get expensive depending on size, material and design. http://www.gazebos.com/ This is just one source. We built ours at half or less what the kits would cost and aside from not as much phoo-phoo decorative parts, looks terrific. They do need to be set with posts in concrete and very well built since they must withstand weather and in our case a stray wild animal or two.

If you plan correctly, you can hang a hammock out there, or just plop a chaise. If you live in a hot climate and are not normally outside, your gazebo may not get much use. They are not as cool as you think since the hot air can get trapped under the roof. Install electricity for a fan to stir the air. You can enclose them for bug control (and to help hide) . Don’t make them too far from the bathroom…….or build a screen for discrete peeing.

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