If you are thinking about having a pool installed in your yard or you already have a pool and want to make some upgrades, choosing the material for your pool deck is one of the biggest decisions you will make.

If you’re thinking about having a pool in your backyard, one of the most important decisions to make next is what kind of pool deck you want to have.

When we think about the word “deck,” we tend to think of a wooden structure that is lifted up off of the ground in the backyard for people to walk on. And that is definitely one common definition. But decks aren’t just wooden. And they don’t even have to be elevated off the ground.

So let’s tackle what the term “pool deck” means first, then we’ll get into the details about concrete pool decks.