Is this pool deck large enough?
5 years ago
Wondering if the deck area is large enough for a few loungers and table for 6? should i bump it out a bit? can you have too much deck area?
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Thank you again!!! yes that is s tanning ledge i had him bump it out on the drawing i decided to just do 10 feet based on your comments!
love that your kids make use of the space by building forts, lol!
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This post is very old but I’m trying to decide between Davis colors pewter, light grey or silversmoke. @pooltime your pool deck looks great! Does it look brown at all in person? I’m trying to find a light to medium grey that isn’t too bright that will go with my bluestone coping. Picture shows old concrete that is being replaced. I’m going with 4” squares with a smooth slate texture. Any advice is appreciated!
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