Pool question.

Around the pool - Concrete vs Eko decking  ? 

Have had a concrete Plungie Max pool plonked in the ground , approx sitting 300mm above ground level and am torn between concreting around it or Eko decking .  

anyone able to share their experiences with either? Obviously concrete is concrete , not too much to report their I'm guessing . Still would be good to hear any concrete cons people can share . 

You need to be a member of 1Eyed Eel to add comments!

Join 1Eyed Eel

Votes: 0
Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • There should be an ad about pools on the page somewhere amongst the 100 ads wiz, just follow the links 

    • 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • I don't know much about that wiz.  Anyway,  maybe you or someone may know about driveway resurfacing,  not sure whether to just put a coloured sealer or get someone to do a spray on concrete topping

  • This reply was deleted.
    • Follow your instincts Wiz, is it for practical or ascetic reasons, will people be running up to it or pulling themselves out and lying on the deck.....just be careful how you get ripped off, if its a pool specialist you will pay over the top. If you tile it make sure you have a grout colour that does not show up all the dirt that will become ingrained. If you have timber decking, making sure you have drainage and be prepared to paint or oil it every season......get quotes and ideas, then get someone to do it that DOES NOT specialise in pools...... ordinary tilers will do just as good a job and be subbied by the pool specialists anyway. Finally if you are going to put a spa type heating process in, may sure you lay 15amp cabling and have that same capacity out of your meter box. People get Spa's put in and then find it costs a fortune for electric cabling, Lay that cabling in a conduit pipe before you complete the decking.

      How do I know these things.....simple "old age".

      • Tiles can be slippery when wet, sealing concrete is a problem if you ever want to tile it at some stage.You have to take all the sealer off which is a bugger of a job. Lots of work around maintaining timber surfaces. I am not sure if artificial grass is an option?

    • I was thinking concrete and then tile over the top , certainly on the radar . I know the Eko heats up , but it looks good .  But yeah the hart thing what was really turning me off it .  I was steering away from natural Timbers as I really don't wanna touch the cunt ever again .  Well not for a long time anyway . Fuck staining and oiling it every year like my other decking .  I think concrete will be the winner here . 

  • Wiz. My nephew is a pool builder and my son is a builder. If yiou need some advice PM me and I will get them to give you a call. 

  • Whichever you go for here am idea.  I used know bloke who put drink holders along edge of his pool which was good for keeping beers out of the sun.  Had little boxes with opening 1 side to keep them in the shade.

This reply was deleted.

Latest comments

Seraph replied to Die hard eels Supporter's discussion Just heard on triple M whisper that Eels and Dragons are monitoring the Luke Metcalf situation at the warriors
"Read this morning that Josh Schuster is eyeing a train and trial deal between two unnamed Sydney based clubs. Could the Eels be a landing spot?"
37 seconds ago
parra supporter replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"I don't mind him as a 1.5 year signing for hooker back up next year. In the current game, it's difficult for hookers to play a full 80 and a versatile backup like him would be well suited."
2 minutes ago
Jack replied to Die hard eels Supporter's discussion Just heard on triple M whisper that Eels and Dragons are monitoring the Luke Metcalf situation at the warriors
"Spend the money elsewhere. We have an elite half coming through. Throw the book at Herbie "
8 minutes ago
Die hard eels Supporter replied to Die hard eels Supporter's discussion Just heard on triple M whisper that Eels and Dragons are monitoring the Luke Metcalf situation at the warriors
"I don't think the Eels know who they want for the 6 jersey, they went after Galvin and missed, then wanted Joash to play 6, then went after Pezet and missed and took him for a 1 year deal to develop our own, now it looks like they are going back on…"
13 minutes ago
Coryn Hughes replied to Die hard eels Supporter's discussion Just heard on triple M whisper that Eels and Dragons are monitoring the Luke Metcalf situation at the warriors
"I don't see what the point is here if we are looking at the mentioned is Talataina not who we think he is as CHT makes more sense if you want a half to play next to Moses.Metcalfe is a 7 not a 6 and he's defense is questionable.He makes more sense…"
17 minutes ago
LB replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"Eels95, even though he's not a great Hooker he can play it somewhat if desperate. Would rather that than someone like Hudson or Coinakis when nowhere near ready. Edwards at Hooker if needed is ok as he can defend ok as well and has 57 NRL games."
26 minutes ago
Bubba j replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"I hope he goes well for us and we need players but I hope this is just the start and some big names are coming we desperately need at least 2 elite signings for next year "
27 minutes ago
Baracuda replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"I agree mate, he will do a role and fill a void. hes mobile, conditioned to playing NRL (not throwing a junior into the cauldon before they are ready) and reasonable good defender.
Across his NRL career, his tackle efficiency sits around 92.4% with…"
29 minutes ago
Jack replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"Iv heard we will be throwing shuster a life line next year "
32 minutes ago
LB replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"Spencer can get this year but Martin no.
This is break glass for this year. Those panicking bring up names that realistically we won't get this year need to relax. Edwards is not signed to start full-time.
Saying mucking around with rejects when he…"
33 minutes ago
LB replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"Fair call. We have not many spots open for 2027. If we already have given him 2027 then not great. But hopefully it's a case of this year then if he does well give him 27' as well."
35 minutes ago
LB replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"No EA, Hock deal is done, that will win us the comp. Just needs to wait for his bail to be set."
36 minutes ago
Tin Tim replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"Spencer & Liam Martin at all cost. You want to be competitive, these two will take you a long way. Let's stop mucking around with rejects. "
41 minutes ago
Eels95 replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"We need to chill just a bit. These kinds of signings don't affect your ability to sign big name players. That's the issue. We don't have a lot of top end talent in the roster. But that's a separate problem to this. Our middles have been destroyed…"
57 minutes ago
Hell On Eels replied to Parra fan on The Hill's discussion Eels Back Office- Limitless incompetence
"So you want POs back Chief?
The ones that Dylan had, but worse, year by year ones.
Make a decision. You can't have your cake and eat it too."
1 hour ago
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓 replied to Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin🐐 - Mark O'neill's 🪓's discussion Parramatta sign Harrison Edwards immediately
"👍"
1 hour ago
More…

Keaon done deal

As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs.  Soon to be announced.

Read more…
14 Replies · Reply by Poppa Jan 9
Views: 2399

 

<script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<!-- Sidebar -->
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<script>// <![CDATA[
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
// ]]></script>