Pool Copings

What is Pool Coping?

This is the edging around a swimming pool shell wall or top rim. They protect the swimming pool’s structure while separating the shell from the surrounding areas. 

Importance      

Properly installed pool copings prevent water from slipping in behind the swimming pool shell. They safeguard proper drainage of any water spillage. They also ensure:

• Any debris such as grass, leaves, and dirt do not find their way into the swimming pool.
• The provision of a visually appealing outlook to automatic pool covers and their mechanical components. 
• Safety of swimmers as they enter and exit from the poolside.
• The elimination of risks such as slipping and sliding. 

Types of Pool Coping Material

Natural Stones

Natural stones are a durable option that enhances a pool’s beauty. Pool coping stones are a more expensive option to acquire when compared to other materials. In the long run, they take little in terms of maintenance costs. Natural stone can be used to produce pool coping tiles. These pool coping tiles offer more in terms of design and outlook. Pool coping stones are becoming increasingly popular due to their durability and anti-slip property. They are also ideal for a rustic swimming pool outlook. Some of these stones require sealing. Bluestone, travertine, limestone, sandstone, slate, and granite are examples of pool coping stones. 

Bricks

Bricks are a pocket-friendly coping option that can blend well with pre-existing themes. They are easy to match with an outdoor area colour, fence, or home theme. They come in various colours and sizes from which a theme-related choice can be made. This versatility makes bricks a relatively popular option among homeowners. When coupled with their ability to withstand chlorinated water, bricks prove quite a formidable choice. Maintenance is also affordable as damaged bricks are easily replaced. Caulk and seal do the repair magic. 

Concrete Pavers

Concrete pool pavers come in different shapes, sizes and colours. They offer value for money as a swimming pool paving option. Pool pavers have uniformity in terms of thickness, shape, and size. This makes them easy to lay evenly. It also makes them easy to replace, and gradually, at that. Pool pavers, as a swimming pool paving option, are quite sturdy. This makes for low maintenance even though they don’t look very appealing. Their water-resistance makes them ideal even for salt-water swimming pools. Their cost is on the higher end of the budget comparable to that of natural stone.

Composite Materials

Composite materials are an affordable option. They are available in all sorts of shapes since they are easy to cut. Curved sections, corners, and straight lengths can easily be made. The ability of each piece to be mortared and sealed provides a cohesive look. When a great sealant is used during installation, durability is increased tenfold. Not to mention the fact that composite materials are salt and water-resistant.    

Style of Pool Coping

Square Edge

The clean look of this pool coping style is due to its square edge. It is a popular option if a contemporary look is desired. It usually has matching external corner pieces. This reduces the need for grout at the corners and makes for a smarter look. The look stays simple yet elegant enough to catch the eye of everyone. A common variation of the square edge pool coping is the rebated square edge.  

Rebated Square Edge

The rebated square edge or drop-down face coping is perfect for an artistic look. Its seamlessness is visually rich as the water appears flush from a hidden rim. This feature is a result of the tile lip fitting over the rim. The drop-down face is a set of clean straight lines that bring the contemporary look to life. Adhesive lines stay hidden, eliminating untidiness and ensuring the minimalist look is complete.  

Bullnose Paving

Bullnose pavers are smooth with rounded edges that make for a softer finish. Bullnose paving is ideal for a traditional heritage finish. Its variations leave many choices on the table. This means the look is not monotonous across swimming pools. Advantage can be taken from the half bullnose, the sloping bullnose, or the rebated bullnose coping.  

Maintenance of Pool Copings

Pool coping repairs are necessary from time to time when issues arise. Poor installation of the coping around a pool means water will get in behind the tiles. It will also run underneath the coping. There is also a likelihood of a cracked pool edge during concrete pouring. All these, when coupled with rupturing expansion joints call for repairs. The rupturing expansion joints are due to expansion and contraction with temperature changes. A qualified professional can run tests to identify the cause of problems. Timely checks need to be taken to counter increasing repair costs that come with every delay.

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