Benefits of In-Ground Pool Deck Drains

Pool deck drains can be a key feature when it comes to maintaining the integrity and cleanliness of an in-ground pool. When a pool deck drain is properly installed, pool owners benefit in a number of different ways. A pool deck drain is primarily designed to keep pool water from spilling out of the pool onto the deck itself where it can cause a number of different problems. To give you a general understanding of the benefits a pool deck drain system can bring to a new or existing in-ground pool, take a look at the brief descriptions written below.

Deck Stain Prevention
One of the major benefits that pool owners get when they have a new pool deck drain installed is stain prevention. While pool water is extremely clean, it does contain a number of chemicals that make it so clean. Beyond chlorine, metallic deposits can be dissolved in pool water as well such as copper, iron and even manganese. These metals can cause noticeable stains on a pool deck if the water that is splashed out of the pool is allowed to sit on the pool deck. Chlorine can also leave a white stain on your pool deck as pool water evaporates leaving a chlorine deposit behind. These stains are mostly unavoidable without a pool deck drain that can divert the water away from the pool deck.

Deck Integrity
Over time, no matter how well built your pool deck happens to be, water will find a way to deteriorate the integrity of the deck. Chemicals in pool water can cause deterioration over a number of years. In addition pool water that spills onto the deck can seep into cracks and crevices between patio stones and bricks or the concrete itself. As temperatures change this water can cause gradual damage to the deck itself, leading to costly repairs and patches down the road. A pool deck drain that diverts the water off the deck and away from the pool can be a major help when it comes to the preservation of your deck's overall integrity.


Whether you need a few spot drains installed throughout your pool deck, or a strip drain along the edge of your in-ground pool, the experts at Pool Problems? can help. To find out more, or to get a free estimate for our pool deck drain installation, be sure to contact Doug at Pool Problems? today!

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