special care needed for flagstone coping ?

[INLANDSMOG]

Is there any special care needed for flagstone coping ?
My builder went bk 3 mos. after completing the pool. As far as I know, nothing has been done to the stone (sealer etc.).
Thanks,
Craig

[INLANDSMOG]

I guess not ?

[billhev]

Craig,
I can't tell you for sure as I'm a new pool owner myself (pool was finished in April). I can tell you that we have flagstone coping and like it a lot. The pool company is very reputable and we were pleased with their work. They did not seal the coping or mention anything about sealing it.
Bill

[CallMeIshmael]

Is there any special care needed for flagstone coping ?
My builder went bk 3 mos. after completing the pool. As far as I know, nothing has been done to the stone (sealer etc.).
Thanks,
Craig

Welcome Island,

There are many different varieties of flagstone, with different porosity/ maintenance needs. Do you know what kind of flagstone was installed on your pool? That would help folks here answer your question accurately.
PS- Sorry to hear about the PB; a great reminder to others to ask any lingering questions on completion!

[INLANDSMOG]

Thanks for the replys,

The receipt from Thompson Building Materials says "KUL CAMERON 2" REGULAR"
535
HTH

[iwannapool]

Craig,
I can't tell you for sure as I'm a new pool owner myself (pool was finished in April). I can tell you that we have flagstone coping and like it a lot. The pool company is very reputable and we were pleased with their work. They did not seal the coping or mention anything about sealing it.
Bill

I too, live in central Maryland. May I ask who did your pool?

[wbrady]

I also live in Maryland and am getting flagstone coping. We were told it needed no special care. Backyard Creations, Frederick, MD is our PB.

[Jinx32]

We have the same coping and our builder said it didnt need to be coated;)

[INLANDSMOG]

Thanks for the info. I feel a little better now.