1. Avoid your child’s splinter induced tears this summer by investing in Borealis
Kids are known for playing and touching everything and anything under the sun, and of course that isn’t always optimal. A lot of wood decks made with treated lumber can cause a lot of unwanted splinters, and no one likes removing those from their children’s feet and fingers. Additionally, the pressure treated wood, used for wood decks, picnic tables and play sets contain arsenic, which poses a lot of health risks for you and your children, according to the EPA. Stay clear of all these wood-caused hassles and install the Borealis concrete slab for your decks and patios. They give the allure of real wood without all the maintenance, sealing and splinters. It’s a win-win situation for you and your kids with the Borealis slab.
2. Is your child taking their first steps? Use products that’ll be easier on their little feet
Industria and Blu 80mm & Blu 60 mm, in Smooth texture, offer a flat and tranquil surface for a toddler’s foot. Borealis, Linea and Travertina are also very creamy and gentle-surfaced textures. Additional tip: Ask your contractor to opt for smooth aggregate filling between your pavers and slabs to avoid rocky textures beneath your kids’ feet.
3. Steer clear of panic-ridden situations and install elevated fire pits
Bonfires can be quite dangerous and not very child-friendly. With the installation of a fire pit, your fires remain very controlled and away from your child’s reach. Fill the summer air with the smell of burnt wood and roasted marshmallows; however, do so with a stylish and safe twist with either the Valencia, the Brandon, The Prescott or the Raffinato firepits. Below, a firepit was installed with a glass paneled encasing around the top of it, perfect to avoid potential scares of a child’s curious fingers.
4. Summer by the pool? Invest in a pool coping that’s smooth around the edges
Instead of the traditional, rectangular and rugged texture pool copings; opt for rounded edges and smooth textures for when the children come up from under water and latch onto the edge of the pool. Choose the Bullnose Grande or the Bali Travertina pool copings for comfortable and easy lounging for you as well as your kids.
5. Install a fence around your pool that’ll divert hazardous situations
Avoid constantly panicking about your children’s whereabouts and install a lockable fence around your pool. This will not only sidetrack your kids from wandering into unsafe areas but the same applies for your pets or other wandering animals. A fence doesn’t always have to be unappealing to the eye; make it a classical wrought-iron fence or a glass paneled one to not obstruct the design.
6. Install pavers that are reasonably slip resistant and provide traction under the foot
Mista, Aberdeen, Industria Granitex Galaxy, and Inflo have all undergone slip resistant tests, administered by Techo-Bloc, that have proven to show high levels of traction due to their texture and profiles. Perfect for wet, summer days, these slabs and pavers are secure for a toddler taking their first steps.
7. Install lighter toned pavers that will absorb less of the sun’s heat
Patios or decks made out of almost any material will naturally heat up under the sun – however, darker surfaces tend to get hotter than lighter ones when exposed to the sun’s rays. Keep comfortable and stick with light beiges and whites – it’ll be easier on the kids’ feet.
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