Swimming pool edges: which materials to choose?

Good news! You have just finished building your shell pool and you now want to arrange the surroundings of your pool to fully enjoy it as soon as the sun comes back. But faced with the multitude of coverings available on the market, you no longer know where to start? Are you still hesitating between natural stone coping stones and reconstituted stone coping stones ?

Don't panic, your Aboral swimming pool manufacturer will give you some answers on the different advantages and disadvantages of these two types of coping stones for your pool.

Pool edges, what are they for?

Before getting into the heart of the matter, it is important to understand what a pool coping is and its usefulness. Installed during the last stage of the construction of your shell pool , pool copings are materials that surround your in-ground pool. In addition to the aesthetic aspect, pool copings are also used to ensure:

• the safety of your pool . Thanks to its non-slip edge, you will be able to walk near your pool in complete safety, without fear of slipping or falling.
• the cleanliness of the pool . By being slightly raised, the pool edges facilitate the maintenance of your pool by preventing the runoff of waste water and the introduction of pollutants into your pool (leaves, pollen or even insects).

As you will have understood, in addition to beautifying the surroundings of your pool, pool coping stones will make your life easier in your favorite aquatic space. Available in several materials, the choice will depend in particular on the atmosphere you want to give to your pool and your outdoor space. Zoom in on natural stone and reconstituted stone coping stones !

Pool edges, what coating for your shell pool?

The advantages of natural stone coping stones

Considered the favorite by pool owners, natural stone is indeed the most noble, elegant and natural material. More expensive than its competitor in reconstituted stone , it also requires special attention when purchasing it. For example, you will need to ensure its quality, so that it can withstand different weather conditions (rain, frost, temperature variations, UV) for a long time.

Generally speaking, try to choose a local stone , adapted to the climatic conditions of your region. For example, if you live in the south of France, prefer a stone in a light shade; this will prevent the stone from storing heat in summer and at the same time, burning your feet.

Finally, note that regular maintenance will be necessary for the natural stone to retain its original appearance.

The advantages of reconstituted stone coping stones

More affordable, reconstituted stone coping stones are all the rage today. It must be said that this material has some serious advantages! Made from natural stone aggregates and specific binders such as lime or cement, it is renowned for its resistance to bad weather, frost and UV rays.

Less noble than natural stone, reconstituted stone coping stones nevertheless have the advantage of being able to be 100% personalized. Thanks to its unique manufacturing technique, your coping stone can in fact be personalized in many colors, shapes and finishes. Are you dreaming of granite or slate coping stones? Reconstituted stone offers it to you at a reduced price!

So, reconstituted stone or natural stone ? If you are hesitating between these two materials, do not hesitate to contact the Aboral teams directly . They will be able to advise you as best as possible according to your desires and needs!