Travertine and auto-pool cover tracks

[BMoreE]

I've not seen a definitive answer to this one in my searches, I hope an auto-cover expert can weigh in!

We are doing a refurb: coping, tile, plaster. We have an underguide-track autocover.

I have competing bids from two PBs, and the one we really like wants to use a Travertine coping. However, PB2 says Travertine is not good for the tracks, as the material is too soft to hold the bolts reliably. I consulted with an auto-cover installer associated with PB2 who agrees. PB1 insists they have installed plenty of Travertine w/auto-covers and have no issues. (Mind you: neither PB does the autocover itself - I must contract with the cover installer separately.)

(Converting to the encapsulation-install method is not an option due to deck height; we have to hang the track.)

Anyone heard of this as a concern? Which "expert" do we believe as both have something to sell?

Eric

 

[ajw22]

I would listen to the cover installer. He has hands on experience dealing with the customer and problems.

When PBs say they have no issues it does not mean there are no issues. Customers can be dealing with the issues without calling the PB. After all he will just say to talk to the cover installer.