Once your swimming pool has been installed, you’ll need to come up with a plan on how the surrounding surface wll be covered. And while there are several excellent materials to consider, one great option to consider is travertine.
What is Travertine?
Travertine is a type of limestone. It’s becoming an increasingly popular material for pool hardscaping thanks to its lightweight yet durable properties. Plus, it’s relatively easy to install and features good insulating elements.
Why Install Travertine Around Your Austin Pool?
Here are a few reasons why travertine should be on your shortlist of materials to use for your pool decking.
Durable
Travertine is known to be super strong. In fact, it can last a lifetime if cared for properly. Travertine pavers can withstand harsh weather conditions and can tolerate the heaviest weights hen it comes to patio furniture.
That means once you lay the travertine material, you’ll probably never have to deal with it again, unless you inevitbaly have a change of heart at some point and want to overal your backyard.
Non-Slip Surface
The last thing you want is to have a somewhat slippery surface surrounding your pool, especially when wet. For safety purpose, you’d be well-advised to choose a material that is non-slip, and travertine fits the bill. That’s because travertine is porous, so it absorbs water into the tile instead of sitting on the surface.
No matter if you’ve just had a major rainfall or a lot of water has been splashed outside of the pool, the water won’t puddle on the surafce, leaving a safe, non-slip surface.
Versatile
Travertine pavers come in all sorts of textures, colors, and shapes to help you fully customize your swimming pool.
Heat Resistant
Thanks to travertine’s porosity, it can serve as an air conduit, which directs the underlying cool temperatures and reflects the sun’s rays. The cool air moving around redirects the heat away from the surface and keeps it cool, which makes it much more comfortable for bare feet to walk on.
No matter what material you choose for your pool decking, be sure to enlist the sevrices of your local Austin pool builders to create the perfect backyard.
