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, yourpool manufacturer Aboralprovides you with some answers regarding the different advantages and disadvantages of these two types of coping stones for your pool.

Pool edges, what are they for?

Before getting to the heart of the matter, it is important to fully understand what apool copingis and its purpose. Installed during the final stage ofyour shell pool construction, pool copings are materials that surround your in-ground pool. In addition to the aesthetic aspect,pool copingsare also used to ensure:

• thesafety of your pool. Thanks to its non-slip edge, you will be able to walk near your pool safely, without fear of slipping or falling.
• the cleanliness of the pool. By being slightly raised, thepool copingsfacilitatethe maintenance of your poolby preventing the runoff of wastewater and the introduction of polluting elements into your pool (leaves, pollen, or insects).

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

Pool edges, what coating for your shell pool?

The advantages of natural stone coping stones

Considered the favorite by pool owners,natural stoneis indeed the noblest, most elegant, and most natural material. More expensive than its competitor,reconstituted stone,it also requires particular attention when purchasing. For example, you will need to ensure its quality so that it can durably withstand various weather conditions (rain, frost, temperature variations, UV).

In general, try to choose alocal stone, adapted to the climatic conditions of your region. For example, if you live in the south of France, opt for a light-colored stone; this will prevent the stone from storing heat in the summer and, at the same time, from burning your feet.

Finally, note that regular maintenance will be necessary for thenatural stoneto retain its original appearance.

The advantages of reconstituted stone coping stones

More affordable,reconstituted stone coping stonesare very popular today. It must be said that this material has some serious advantages! Made from aggregates ofnatural stones andspecific binders such as lime or cement, it is renowned for its unfailing 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, rather Reconstituted stone or natural stone? If you hesitate between these two materials, do not hesitate to contact the Aboral teamsThey will be able to advise you best according to your desires and your needs!