I know you’re already sick to death of ‘summer is around the corner’ stories, but let’s take a moment to talk about pools.

Sure, those of us who live along the coast are blessed with the option of nipping off to the beach, but you try and get parking anywhere near Clifton or Camps Bay during the busier months that doesn’t cost, um, R1,25 million.

You’re in the market for a wooden pool deck, and you want the finest materials available without the guilt of feeling like you’ve harmed the environment.

That picture above is from Singita Pamushana Lodge in Zimbabwe, and as you can see, the wooden deck is quite a vibe.

If lookouts aren’t your thing, there’s also this beauty from the same lodge:

Not at all shabby.

For an eco-friendly and sustainable option, that is also water-resistant and low on maintenance, you should be going with Rhino Wood.

Both those pools are rocking their elegant and durable wood, which is the textbook timber for classy looking pool decks, that also ticks the required ‘fit for purpose’ boxes.

Its natural modification process includes pressure impregnation of the timber with a natural wax blend, which ensures that Rhino Wood’s not shy when it comes to water.

Look at this – it’s even good enough for the fine folk of Llandudno:

In fact, you can use Rhino Wood anywhere else where there could be damp conditions, because it’s the one modified timber where moisture absorption, expansion, and contraction are reduced while stability and durability are increased.

For those worried about what happens when the temperature soars, Rhino Wood keeps its cool by maintaining a more even and comfortable surface temperature, remaining resistant to splintering, cracking, and warping, and there’s a non-slip option for an even more secure tread surface.

No cracking and no slipping – preferable, thanks.

In short, if you’re thinking about your pool deck, start by thinking about chemical-free, durable, long-lasting and low maintenance timber.

Modified Rhino Wood is specifically created for exterior use, and the raw material for its production comes from local pine, which is renewable and sustainably grown.

You’re one step closer to having an awesome pool deck, and you’re doing so in an environmentally conscious and sustainable manner.

Or, you know, good luck finding parking close to the beach.