Fake rock - jump rock. Recommendations?

[fun4stuff]

We are looking for a fake rock to be used as a jump rock. 1-2’ high and heavy enough that it will stay in place- but not so heavy that it can’t be moved or need to have concrete deck reenforced.

I’ve heard of Rico rock, but they don’t seem to list prices or allow you to buy online. Anyone know their price or or how to purchase?

Any other options?

 

[kimkats]

Check with your insurance company to make sure they will still cover you with one. Some see it the same as a diving board. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Bperry]

We are looking for a fake rock to be used as a jump rock. 1-2’ high and heavy enough that it will stay in place- but not so heavy that it can’t be moved or need to have concrete deck reenforced.

I’ve heard of Rico rock, but they don’t seem to list prices or allow you to buy online. Anyone know their price or or how to purchase?

Any other options?

I looked it up a while ago but don’t remember exact cost but it was quite expensive. Like used car expensive…

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Most jumping rocks are described as “landscape” rocks on pool plans, for the same reason kimkats explained.

 

[fun4stuff]

Most jumping rocks are described as “landscape” rocks on pool plans, for the same reason kimkats explained.

Definitely going to say it’s just another landscape rock. The issue is that real boulders are heavy and a pain to move. I was hoping i could get a realistic fake rock that would be a bit lighter and easier to place.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Yes, real rocks are harder to maneuver and get in place, the trade off is worth it in the end .
Customers don’t realize the maintenance of man made rocks and the frequency of that maintenance.

 

[fun4stuff]

What kind of maintenance is needed?

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

The man made rocks I see in swimming pool applications are formed from Shotcrete/Gunite and need to have the colors reapplied every few years to keep them looking as they did when first built.

 

[Dirk]

What kind of maintenance is needed?

I'm sorry, previous owner of my house installed my rock. It looks so real it was a few years before I found out it wasn't. Still looks perfect. Even has moss. No maintenance whatsoever. Has a natural-looking platform for jumping and a natural-looking step about halfway up. If I wrap on it, it sounds hollow-ish. I'm not sure if it is concrete or fiberglass. Again, sorry, not any help, but just letting you know that they're out there somewhere, look great, and don't need maintenance.



It was embedded into the concrete deck, so it doesn't budge. And the kids LOVE it.

 

[fun4stuff]

I'm sorry, previous owner of my house installed my rock. It looks so real it was a few years before I found out it wasn't. Still looks perfect. Even has moss. No maintenance whatsoever. Has a natural-looking platform for jumping and a natural-looking step about halfway up. If I wrap on it, it sounds hollow-ish. I'm not sure if it is concrete or fiberglass. Again, sorry, not any help, but just letting you know that they're out there somewhere, look great, and don't need maintenance.

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It was embedded into the concrete deck, so it doesn't budge. And the kids LOVE it.

Yeah that looks awesome!