OUTDOOR HARDSCAPE GUIDE 2026 Paver Durability, Travertine Heat Ratings & Turnkey Cost Breakdowns

Pool Deck Ideas: Materials, Layouts and Real Costs

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Pool Deck Sq Ft & Materials

Compute exact paver counts, coping linear feet, travertine sets, and poured concrete volume in 30 seconds.

$14-$28 Avg Paver Cost/Sq Ft
<114°F Travertine Summer SRI
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SURFACE FINISHES & MATERIALS

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ARCHITECTURAL MATERIAL SPECS

Compare Poolside Hardscape Materials by Heat & Slip Rating

Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) measures heat retention under direct summer sun. DCOF measures wet slip resistance (ANSI A326.3 standard: min 0.55 for poolside wet areas).

SRI 78-82 • Coolest DCOF 0.58 Wet

French Pattern Travertine

Natural sedimentary limestone with natural capillary pores that remain cool even in 100°F heat. Salt-friendly.

$14–$22 / sq ft installed 30+ yrs durability
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SRI 60-70 • High DCOF 0.62+ R11

20mm Outdoor Porcelain Pavers

Ultra-dense vitrified ceramic with <0.5% water absorption. Zero sealing needed, completely stain proof against pool chemicals.

$18–$28 / sq ft installed Lifetime stain proof
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SRI 45-55 • Moderate DCOF 0.65 Textured

Concrete Interlocking Pavers

8000 PSI high-compressive pavers. Flexible sand joints prevent cracking from ground movement. Requires periodic sealer.

$10–$16 / sq ft installed Flexible sand-set
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Calculate Deck Sq Ft & Turnkey Costs

Enter pool dimensions, border coping linear feet, and desired deck perimeter to calculate total tonnage, sand base, and budget.

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDES

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