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Sandstone Pool Coping For Swimming Pools
Pool Coping, Pool Paving & Tiles For Sydney, Melbourne And Brisbane Sandstone Projects
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Using Australian Sandstone as your choice of a natural stone material for the pool surrounds of in-ground swimming pools is a fantastic way to execute unique architectural landscaping designs and to take advantage of, and highlight, the unique sandstone colour ranges and incorporate warmth and texture into any pool-scape.
What Is Sandstone Pool Coping?
A private pool is one of life’s true luxuries – especially if you’re living in Australia, a land blessed with more sunshine days than most places. Once you’ve decided to invest in a pool or renovate an existing one, there are many choices that need to be made before you can enjoy it. Size, depth, pavers, saltwater or chlorine, in-ground or freestanding – there are many ways you can customise a pool. Gosford Quarries is here to make your choices a little bit easier by telling you why sandstone is the best material for your pool.
Sandstone Pool Coping, also referred to as “Pool Capping” or “Pool Edging”, is another version and function of Sandstone Capping; in this instance it caps the edge of paving up to pool edges (the pool rim) and joins the edges of the pool decking, paving or patio.
Because pools come in all shapes and sizes, so too does sandstone Pool coping. Even the most complicated and curved pool designs can be custom-fit with sandstone pool coping. Gosford quarries specialise in cutting and curving pool coping to template. Sandstone products can be shaped easily and can offer features such as a drop-faced edge that is functional as well as aesthetic.
The most common pool coping tiles are bullnose, pencil rounded and drop face sandstone pool coping. Sandstone Finishes give pools the completed look and can be customised in width, length, thickness, colour and edge detail.
The Advantages Of Choosing Sandstone For Swimming Pool Coping
Sandstone pool coping is a functional, decorative border that also protects the pool wall, preventing seepage into its recesses and sandstone pool pavers (pool tiles) meeting the pool edge from water exposure, particularly relevant with chlorinated and salt water pools.
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The other function of pool coping is to protect the pavers at the outskirts of the pool as a protective barrier, reducing the splashing and spilling of water when children and adults swim or play about. It is also a barrier for reducing the normal debris that can be dragged or wind swept across pool decks such as leaves and bits of grass, etc.
Aesthetically Pleasing Sandstone Pool Coping As An Architectural Hero Feature For Swimming Pools
Sandstone is a stunning natural material, where each block has its own unique colouring and pattern. No wonder it’s been such a popular material when it comes to constructing iconic buildings such as estates, churches, and governmental buildings in Australia and worldwide. So why not add some timeless sophistication to your own backyard by using quality Australian Sandstone?
Sandstone comes naturally in brown, pink, and white Sandstone Colour Ranges as well as un-banded and neutral tones, so that you can find a shade and finish that perfectly suits your home’s overall aesthetic.
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Sandstone Is Durable
There’s another reason why sandstone is an age-old construction favourite beyond its beauty. Sandstone lasts a lifetime, wears slowly, and ages beautifully.
For this reason, you can rest assured that when you invest in sandstone for your pool area, you’ll have a long-lasting result.
Sandstone Is Naturally Slip-Resistant
If only pool water stayed in the pool. From splashes from kids playing, to people stepping out of the pool soaking wet, there’s no getting around that the immediate pool area often gets drenched when people swim in it.
What’s worse than having to include unsightly anti-slip features in a stunning pool design?
Well, you’ll be happy to know that due to its porous structure, sandstone naturally allows for the percolation of water. That means it’s a naturally slip-resistant surface, so it won’t turn slippery when wet, but rather absorbs the moisture.
Safety is essential around pools and securing a slip-resistant surface can help avoid accidents and falls.
The Thermal Advantages of Sandstone In Pool Coping
Australian sandstone is a popular choice of landscaping material because of its incredible thermal resistance. Australian Sandstone is made for the Australian climate and can withstand incredible amounts of heat, remaining cool to touch.
Sandstone Pool Coping is amazingly stable and entirely suited to our hot summer Australian days.
In terms of heat, the thermal stability of Australian Sandstone means that as a natural stone material it is less likely to expand, contract or warp as it is suited to our weather conditions.
The Safety Features Of Using Pool Coping
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There is a safety feature of pool coping that goes hand in glove with sandstone finishes such as the bullnose, rounded edge sandstone finish to reduce sharp edges. More rounded edges mean less exposure to cuts and injuries and generally make pool edges less slippery as they can be grabbed on it for stabilisation, etc.In fact, sandstone itself is a slip resistant natural stone material.
Bullnose Finishes On Pool Coping
A bullnose sandstone finish on pool coping is one of the most traditional and requested styles of coping. The rounded edge of the bullnose finish looks elegant and visually pleasing to the eye and it is also a practical choice for pool coping as it prevents scratching and abrasions entering and exiting the pool.
