A pool deck has demands that most other outdoor surfaces do not. It needs to stay reasonably cool underfoot in the direct Wellington sun. It needs to drain water efficiently away from the pool edge without channeling runoff back toward the home, which matters all the more through the June-to-October rainy season on the flatter inland ground west of the coast. And it needs to hold up against pool chemicals, UV exposure, and the expansion and contraction cycles that come with Florida's heat.
Poured concrete pool decks were the standard for decades, and many Wellington homes still have them — cracked, stained, and uncomfortable underfoot. Pavers address all of those shortcomings. Individual units allow for minor ground movement without large surface cracks, which is valuable on the soft, moisture-holding soil common across the area. Natural stone options like travertine stay significantly cooler underfoot than concrete in direct sun. And the joint structure of a paver deck handles drainage better than a monolithic slab.
The deck also defines the visual frame around the pool. On the generous backyards found throughout Wellington, the material, color, and layout of a large pool deck determines how the water looks, how the space photographs, and how inviting the whole backyard feels from inside the home. Patios Pools Driveways Inc. builds decks that meet the functional demands and the design expectations of the Wellington homes they surround.