We show you a creative solution to take advantage of the space occupied by the pool throughout the year, with the contribution of the warmth and beauty of a wooden deck. The deck floor is one of the most popular wooden finishes. Its functionality to generate, decorate, complement or enhance different types of spaces such as terraces, balconies, interior patios, gardens, solariums, and even commercial stands, added to the beauty and warmth that it brings to all those environments, have managed to transform it into an irreplaceable architectural element in recent years.

And now they have gone one step further in their evolution and have arrived to solve an uncomfortable and habitual situation, achieving better use of spaces: It is very common that in small gardens, terraces, interior patios, or limited spaces, you want to enjoy the refreshing sensation of having a swimming pool. But the decision is very difficult to make because, with the construction of a swimming pool of normal dimensions, the spaces of transit and use for other activities are reduced to unwanted levels of discomfort.

If, on the other hand, better use of these spaces is favored, the resulting sector for the pool is too small, so much so that sometimes it makes the project meaningless. And that's where sliding or sliding wooden decks provide the ideal solution.

One of its greatest virtues is that when it can be moved by sector or together and to any side of the water mirror, it adapts very easily to any need, as can be seen below: This variety of displacements allows selecting the best scheme, so that, depending on the proportions of the implantation space, better use of space is achieved. In this way, a larger pool can be built to take advantage of a larger water mirror and when it is not used, the deck is folded over the pool and used as a multipurpose terrace.

Of course, for this to happen there must be three fundamental characteristics: That the sliding structure is strong enough to support the weight of the deck and the people, waxes, objects, and furniture that are placed on it. That the wood with which the deck is built is sufficiently resistant to resist this same situation and is also adequately durable to maintain this capacity over time. That the set is of sufficient quality to be able to move from one side to the other manually, although it is also very usual to automate it.

But that is not all. Other important advantages are added to the virtues already described. On the one hand, they collaborate with the responsible use of the water environment, because by keeping the pool covered they prevent water evaporation. This means that the contribution of this essential element, to keep it within the desired levels, is reduced by up to 90%. It also prolongs the use of the "pool season", because when it is covered, its temperature remains higher. This occurs because during the night it keeps it more isolated from the lower temperatures and also avoids the phenomenon of temperature decrease produced by the natural evaporation process.

And of course, these effects are enhanced in the case of heated pools. On the other hand, the use of sliding or sliding wooden decks also collaborates with the care of the environment. This occurs because it not only prevents the evaporation of water but also that of the chemicals that are used for its proper maintenance. With the consequent additional advantage of generating money savings by reducing the consumption of these conditioners and lower consumption of electrical energy by reducing the use of filters, pumps, and funds cleaners. It is also important to consider that, at the end of the season, the fact of keeping the pool covered during the winter, helps to keep the water clean, preventing the entry of dirt, dust, insects, leaves, and debris in general.

Finally, we could cite collateral but extremely important virtue: A sliding or folding wooden deck floor provides an important safety factor. By keeping it closed, you can avoid accidents involving children, babies, people with special abilities or reduced mobility, or simply any person or pet that may carelessly move around the pool. Finally, a fundamental decision remains, which is to determine which is the ideal type of wood to build a deck floor and how to carry out its maintenance, for which we invite you to read:

Maintenance of Floors Decks and Recommended Wood.