When Resurfacing Your Pool Deck Makes Good Financial Sense

Those of us who own a pool know that it is a wonderful place to gather family and friends and enjoy the warm summer weather. Even when the warmth of summer has faded, many pool owners continue to use the pool area to relax and entertain friends and family. The pool area is also the very first thing that people notice when they look at your backyard! For these reasons and many more, it is so important to have a well maintained and beautiful pool deck surrounding the pool. The best time to consult with a concrete contractor is well before pool season begins so that it will be cured and ready for use once that hot summer weather arrives. Even the best of concrete materials will need to be resurfaced at some point in order to extend the life of the concrete. Common signs that a pool deck needs to be resurfaced is discoloration, chipping and cracking. The good news is that maintaining your concrete pool deck doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive! 
For homeowners who have never had their pool deck resurfaced the process may sound a bit involved and pricey. So what exactly is concrete resurfacing? The resurfacing process involves repairing cracks in the concrete and then applying a new layer of concrete over the old concrete. The best news of all is that the design options are virtually endless so you can create a whole new look for your pool deck during the resurfacing process for a fraction of the time and cost associated with installing brand new pool decks. A professional concrete contractor experienced in resurfacing pool decks will be able to help you design the exact look and feel you are envisioning for your pool deck. 
Benefits of a resurfaced pool deck:

1. One of the main safety concerns of pool owners is slipping and falling on a wet pool deck. We tell the kids “no running” constantly but that only goes so far! Adding a slip-resistant material during the resurfacing process is a great way to create more traction on the pool deck, even when it is wet because let’s face it, the pool deck stays wet most of the time during pool season! 
2. Concrete resurfacing is often very budget-friendly for home owners because installation (and thus labor) time is shorter than a new installation because there is no need to remove all of the old concrete. Instead, contractors and repair cracks and only replace small portions of concrete when necessary. Resurfacing your concrete pool deck has both short-term and long-term benefits. Short-term benefits include a fresh new look to your pool area and increased safety with slip-resistant materials added to the concrete. Long-term benefits include cost savings over time since the health and durability of the concrete increase over time. 
3. Another added safety feature that you can ask your concrete contractor to add during the resurfacing process is heat resistant materials. These concrete additives can lower the amount of heat that is absorbed from the sun thus making your concrete pool deck much safer for bare feet during the hot summer months. 

If your pool deck is starting to show age signs or you would just like to change the aesthetics of your pool area, concrete resurfacing is an affordable option for many homeowners. In addition to making your pool deck area look fantastic the resurfacing process can also add years of life to your pool deck as well as increase the safety of the area with concrete add-ins like slip resistant and heat resistant additives.