When Orange County temps heat up into the upper 80’s nothing feels better than a dip in the pool. And nothing feels worse than the feel of hot concrete on the bare feet jumping into the pool. Cool decking options from Crank Waterproofing keep your Orange County pool deck looking good and feeling good underfoot.
This is literally one cool deck
Color Matters
Believe it or not, the color of your decking affects the temperature.
Unpainted or untreated concrete is hotter than painted concrete.
The lighter the paint, the cooler the surface.
Opt for off-white, tan, taupe, or even shades of light gray to keep toes from being toasty. If you’re having the pool deck resurfaced, incorporate a design that utilizes light colors for the coolest deck in the neighborhood. Literally.
Texture Matters
a little texture makes a big difference
Would you believe a textured surface is cooler than a smooth surface? It is!
Depending on the amount of texture, less than one-half of your foot may actually be touching a textured surface at any time. That’s because the texture elevates your foot, keeping it off the hot concrete. Now the amount of elevation may be small, but the comfort it provides is huge.
Texture also help provide resistance. That keeps the surface from becoming slippery when wet.
Other Ways to Keep Decks Cool
Aside from your choice in deck treatments, there are other ways to keep your deck cool.
Sails, umbrellas, and awnings are all ways to provide shade to the pool area. Sails are popular because they act architectural interest and also allow you to selectively shade areas while leaving other areas unshaded.
Place umbrellas over tables for shaded seating when you need a break from the heat.
Set pedestal misting fans around the patio, install misting fans in ceilings, or forgo fans and install misting lines. Our hot,dry Southern California climate makes misting systems highly effective for cool decking and cool pool areas.
Call the Cool Guys Who Know Cool Decking
When it’s time to beat the heat, get cool decking from the coolest dudes in Orange County. Get cool decking from Crank Waterproofing.
For over 75 years, Crank Waterproofing has created cool spaces for the coolest Orange County families. Call (949) 646-9356 or Contact Us online for a free estimate.
