Pool Decking Materials for Louisiana Heat and Humidity

Written by Big Easy Pool Designs

Key Takeaways

Surface temperature matters most here. A deck that is too hot to cross barefoot in July is a deck nobody uses.
Slip resistance when wet is the safety item, and shaded damp areas grow algae that make smooth surfaces treacherous.
Lighter colors run cooler. It is the cheapest heat control available and it costs nothing to specify.
On delta soil, a segmental surface like pavers tolerates settlement better than a rigid slab, because units can be lifted and reset.
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Three Things That Actually Decide This

Quick Answer: Pool deck material gets chosen on looks in most markets. Around New Orleans and across the Northshore, the three criteria that decide whether you like the deck in five years are how hot it gets in direct sun, how slippery it is when wet, and how it ha