The Adobe Advantage (Why Kilnfired Adobe is the Perfect Surface) COOL Because it is reflective, slightly convex, and holds moisture. CAREFREE It doesn't show stains or dirt. Only minimal hosing off is needed for maintenance. DURABLE Looks great after years of weathering. TEXTURE Fired, non-skid surface prevents slips and slides. BEAUTY Natural material with soft, pastel earth-tone patina created during kiln-firing picks up all the colors of the landscape. AFFORDABLE Comparable or less than most custom decks, plus there's no upkeep cost. SLOPE Doesn't require steep sloping to drain, so patios and pool decks join naturally at grade. VERSATILE Adobe patio decks flow to pool areas without the usual expansion joints. Headers, walkways and walls, all of adobe brick, merge elegantly. COMPATIBLE Adobe decks don't require frequent hosing. They absorb a lot of pool splash. Thus adjacent plants don't get over-watered. HARMONY Adobe brick has a down-home, southwestern feeling. The same kilns fire pinto adobe roof tiles of the same materials. Decking with adobe brick creates a fine architectural continuity and landscape ambiance. EXPERIENCE Thirty years after the first adobe pool deck installations, the owners of Kilnfired Adobe, Inc. still get referrals from their initial customers. With over a half million of feet laid, we continue to enjoy the product and its placement.