Deck Options - pictures and discussion

[SeanB.]

One of the guys I work with is just beginning to consider getting a pool and was picking my brain about deck options. I thought it would be cool if there was a thread dedicated to this topic where people could look at various deck examples and get the pros and cons of each.

So, if you could, just post a close up picture and any pros and cons you can think of.

I'll start:

Sundeck
Pros:
It is easy on your feet/slip resistant, comes in various colors, and is fairly durable - can be gently pressure washed and doesn't stain too easily. Also, it can be applied to new or existing concrete.

**Grain of salt - this is based on my own research, not experience. We have only had our deck for a couple of weeks so time will tell if these claims hold to be true.


Cons:
Somewhat expensive. In south Houston, cost was $9 per sq ft. Can be damaged if pressure washed under high pressure. Costly to add to existing deck at a later date.


Overall look:


Close-up:


Here is a link for more info:
http://www.sundek.com/