Quick to build and cheaper than other “standard” models, above ground pools, often grouped in the broader category of “outdoor pools”, have always represented a practical solution for those looking for relief from the great summer heat.
However, not everyone is aware of the fact that these pools can become a real garden furniture if clad with materials such as natural stone.
Why Clad an Above Ground Pool
Not everyone is aware of the fact that an outdoor pool, in particular an above ground pool, can take on a different appearance from the one possessed every day. Being cheap and quick to build, common thought continues to relegate them to “temporary” objects and, consequently, aesthetically not always excellent.
However, there is nothing more false in this way of thinking about above ground pools.
These pools, in fact, really have nothing to envy to their inground counterparts. Everything is linked to their external cladding, which can be easily applied, by industry experts, allowing various benefits to be obtained.
Let’s see what the main advantages of cladding above ground pools are:
- Gets the look of an inground pool, saving the effort of excavation
- Easily installed, without needing days and days of work
- Can take various shapes, based on need
- Increases the value of your home, considerably
Not to be forgotten, finally, the fact that clad above ground pools are able to always make a great impression when organizing parties or inviting friends and relatives. They represent an excellent aesthetic element, capable of improving the appearance of any garden, from the most modest to the most dispersive.
Which Materials to Use?
There are obviously many materials used for above ground pool cladding. Among all, we cannot overlook wood or synthetic materials. Yet, if we want to talk about aesthetic factor and performance improvement, natural stone immediately becomes our first ally.
Peperino, in particular, thanks to its many characteristics, is the best natural stone that can be used as cladding for an above ground pool.
What are its peculiarities? Let’s see them together:
- It is anti-slip;
- Ensures high thermal comfort by maintaining a lower surface temperature even after direct and prolonged exposure to the sun;
- Resists atmospheric agents;
- Resists thermal shocks;
- Need for little maintenance;
- Resists abrasion and wear.
Peperino, a material that needs no introduction thanks to its increasingly large diffusion in the construction market, manages to harmonize the pool with the surrounding environment, making it unique and valuable.
Thanks to its workability, it is able to satisfy any request, allowing maximum customization for an above ground pool, perfect for any type of environment.
This exceptional stone can be used not only to cover our above ground pool, but also to give the rest of the green space unique connotations, creating paths, low walls, and other details capable of recalling the aesthetics of the pool itself.
The Perfect Relax Area Thanks to Natural Stone
Among the many merits of natural stone, there is also that related to the relaxation factor. Peperino, like other natural stones, is able to relax the human soul thanks to its naturalness.
Not only to the sight, but also to the touch, Peperino is able to give unique sensations, connecting perfectly with the surrounding nature, giving us, at the same time, a sense of unique relaxation.
Combined with water, another natural element par excellence, stone manages to recreate an exceptional habitat, perfect not only for summer, but also for mid-seasons, when the pool area can become an area dedicated to aperitifs and lunches/dinners outdoors with friends and relatives.
A Pool Completely Made of Natural Stone
Obviously, we cannot exclude the fact that many prefer to build an inground pool. Precisely for this reason, we have dedicated a specific space on our site to this eventuality and, even in this case, natural stone can become our greatest ally.
In any case, whether your pool is inground or above ground, stones like Peperino can provide unique advantages, helping you make the area safer for you and your family and friends, but also enormously increasing the aesthetic yield and value of the house itself.