If you have sufficient space in your garden, you could even have a timber deck around your pool so that you can enjoy your swim over a cup of coffee or tea. Timber decking is a great way to make your external area stylish. It not only improves your external area landscaping, it is also a cost-effective solution for pool located on sloping sites. Wood is also a great material to use around pools as it naturally absorbs water quickly and minimises slipperiness when wet.