Pool decking · Specialty woods
A natural frame
for the water.
Thoughtfully detailed pool decking, with specialty woods selected around your design, exposure, and approach to care.
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Pool Decking · SRL Pools
Warmth underfoot.
Precision at the edge.
A pool deck is a place to pause, gather, and move between the house and the water. The wood, board direction, edge details, structure, and access panels all influence how the space looks and lives. We plan decking as part of the pool landscape, not as a final layer added afterward.
Ipe decking
Explore Ipe for a rich hardwood expression. Review grade, sourcing, finish samples, fastening, ventilation, and the maintenance needed for the appearance you prefer.
Mahogany decking
Mahogany can offer a warm, refined palette. The name covers different commercial species, so the exact species, grade, supplier, and suitability for the application should be confirmed.
Larch decking
Consider larch for a characterful wood surface. Species, grade, treatment if applicable, detailing, and exposure all matter. Review samples and a realistic care plan before choosing.
A tailored material choice
Color when new is only the beginning. Discuss weathering, finishing, wet-use texture, sunlight, comfort, sourcing, and upkeep together before settling on a decking specification.
Craftsmanship & coordination
The craftsmanship
is in the transitions.
Clean board lines, balanced widths, resolved corners, and neat transitions into stone create a calm visual rhythm. Behind the finish, framing, ventilation, drainage, fasteners, and service access need equal care. Cover housings, pool equipment, and lighting should remain accessible where the design requires it.
From the first conversation to the final detail
Plan it together.
Build it with care.
Share your property, priorities, and the experience you want to create. We coordinate the visible finishes with the systems and site work behind them.
01 · Design the layout
Coordinate deck levels, board direction, pool edges, stonework, drainage, and the space needed for furniture and circulation.
02 · Specify the wood & structure
Confirm species, grade, sourcing, finish, framing, fastening, ventilation, and suitability for the intended conditions.
03 · Detail & maintain
Resolve edges, service panels, lighting, and handover guidance for cleaning, inspection, and finishing as appropriate.
Pool Decking · Questions & planning
Details worth discussing.
Do you offer Ipe, mahogany, and larch?
These specialty woods can be considered during project planning. Availability, exact species, grade, and suitability are confirmed before the material is specified.
Will the wood keep its original color?
Wood appearance changes with exposure and care. Discuss the difference between a maintained finish and natural weathering, along with the manufacturer or supplier’s care requirements.
Is wood decking maintenance-free?
No. Plan for cleaning, inspection, and any finishing required by the selected material and desired appearance.
Can decking work with an automatic pool cover?
Yes, with early coordination. The cover mechanism, lid, tracks, drainage, and service access influence the deck details.
Where do you provide this service?
SRL Pools is based in Stone Ridge and serves Ulster, Dutchess, and Orange counties in New York’s Hudson Valley. Share your project address so we can discuss the property, scope, and next steps.
Your Hudson Valley outdoor space
Let's bring the details together.
Tell us about your location, your ideas, and what you want the space to become.
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