Colder weather can destroy an above-ground pool if you don't prepare it properly. Freezing temperatures cause water to expand, potentially cracking pipes, damaging filters, and tearing pool liners.

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Make the most of your backyard pool by wrapping it in pool decking. Here are some of the most common pool decking options.