“Coping” isn’t a word you hear every day — unless you’re a pool fanatic like us! The Berks County pool renovation team at Coronado’s Pool Plaster is a big fan of coping. What is it, though? Coping is the material installed to finish the top edge of the pool — the barrier between the pool and the deck. Why do we need it for our swimming pools? The benefits may surprise you. Coping promotes safety, style, cost savings, and protection for your pool. Let’s expand on these advantages and learn more!
- Safety. Coping protects swimmers as they get in and out of the pool. The smooth, rounded edges of coping protect you from cutting your hands and feet, and provide an edge to hold on to when you need to take a rest from swimming. The non-slippery surface also prevents falls and other accidents.
- Cost savings. Since pool coping prevents water from splashing over the deck, it will keep your pool in the best of shape, and with regular maintenance, your pool is less likely to face serious damage. This means there will be less expensive repairs needed in the future.
- Style. Coping has many practical uses, but it isn’t just a necessary element in the structure of your pool. It also serves as a decorative piece, and it’s a great way to add texture to your pool design. Without coping, you would have continuous decking material up to the edge of the pool, but why not tie in other materials to add some flair? Coping offers a stylish, textured edge to your pool, and can make it a unique work of art. Brick, slate, travertine, limestone, and flagstones are all possible materials for coping.
- Pool protection. Coping is essential to your pool’s structural design safety — it’s a protective force around your pool. Expertly installed coping helps a swimming pool or spa keep its shape, keep the walls of the pool straight and rigid, and protect the pool formation from water damage.
What kind of look are you going for? Modern, traditional, organic? As your preferred Berks County pool renovation company, you can trust that we have the tools, materials, and skill sets necessary to install your coping with efficiency and ease. If your pool’s coping needs to be replaced or repaired, you should get it inspected as soon as possible to prevent further damage and safety hazards. To learn more about our coping options and our Berks County pool renovation services, call (215) 723-5885, or fill out our contact form. Thanks for reading!
