Scottsdale Pool Remodel: 5 Deck Upgrades Worth Making This Fall

A Scottsdale pool remodel starts with the deck. Summer is winding down, and your deck just survived another season above 100°F. So now is the time to fix what bothered you all summer. Crews book up fast in the fall. Plus, a deck finished now is ready before next year’s heat arrives.

Why the Deck Matters Most in a Scottsdale Pool Remodel

Most owners focus on tile, plaster, and water features. However, the deck covers the most surface area. It also takes the most abuse. Heat, salt, and wet feet hit it every single day. As a result, a poor deck material can ruin an otherwise great remodel.

Five Deck Upgrades Worth Making

1. Switch to a stone that stays cool. Real Island Stone runs up to 35°F cooler than travertine. In fact, you can walk on it barefoot all year long.

2. Choose a saltwater-proof material. Many Scottsdale pools run salt systems. Saltwater does not damage our stone.

3. Pick permanent grip. We guarantee our stone is non-slip. The texture comes from the stone itself, so it does not wear off.

4. Match the stone to your landscape. Natural color and texture blend with desert plants and modern architecture alike.

5. Upgrade the coping too. The pool edge sees the wettest feet. Therefore, it needs the same cool, grippy surface as the deck.

The Four-Box Test

Before you choose any deck material, ask four questions. Can you walk on it barefoot all year? Does saltwater leave it alone? Is it guaranteed non-slip? Is it beautiful? Real Island Stone checks all four boxes. Most other materials miss at least one.

Start With a FREE 3D Design Session

Why guess how your remodel will look? Instead, see it first. Our free 3D design session shows your new deck before work begins. Then your cost sheet shows exactly what the project will cost. As a result, you decide with confidence.

Call (480) 322-3472 or get a quote for a FREE 3D Design session and cost sheet.

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