We have a pool deck of concrete that continues to crack and break away.
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Cheryl
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There are no apparent leaks around the pool or in the piping below the concrete. Any suggestions on what to do next?
7 answers
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Have you tried two part epoxy to coat the cracking area? This will seal the concrete from future shalling.
Sean W
on Feb 02, 2011
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All pools move a bit due to the recent rains and we have been dry for some many years. It may be settlement from this. I would use a poly caulk to joint them. Do you have a photo?
Hudson Designs
on Feb 02, 2011
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We would love to take a look at your deck to see what the problem may be and any possible ways to remediate it. Please give us a call at 678-899-0890
Q-Crete, LLC
on Feb 02, 2011
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Cheryl, we have seen this many times. This is a decking around the pool, correct? It would not impact the pool itself. We have seen cheaply installed decks which were less than 3 inches thick , had no reinforcements in the concrete such as wire, rebar or even fiberglass, were not on a properly compacted base and without any gravel as a base to the concrete. Nothing will stop the continued breaking away. Without seeing in, I;d say it needs to be removed, soil properly compacted followed by a proper installation of new concrete decking. Once installed, wait 30 days and seal the concrete. Good luck.
Amazing Improvements and Garages
on May 28, 2011
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A 'bond beam' is normally part of pool construction & not many know this. It may be that area is supposed to be a moving 'joint' & NOT patched w/concrete OR epoxy. Material selection is probably the most important part of this repair. Knowledge of how pools are built & its surrounding deck is also prime. No knowledgeable specifier would ever ask for mesh/steel/rebar in conc that's less than 4" thick due to the likelihood it wouldn't be placed in the right position. Steel only adds flexural strength to concrete when its cured but never adds compressive strength - in other words, just because there's steel doesn't necessarily make it stronger OR more flexible. While the conc is curing, it helps the plastic (green) conc resist the random cracking tension. Yours may be easily repairable however its important to identify the problem 1st - that's tough to do on a forum post particularly if its used as a new age marketing tool. Best of luck !
Itsreally C
on May 29, 2011
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Please watch our clip and contact us if you need more information. We'll be glad to help! The clip shows the pros and cons of different deck materials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASaagDEXIuU
Artistic Paver Mfg.
on Feb 16, 2012
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why not ? ignoring a problem is often the best way to temporarily escape the issue,,, however, it will return.
Its Really Concrete, Inc.
on Feb 23, 2012
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