Crack in pool wall

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Hill side homes have more cut and fill problems than those build on all cut or all fill. If there is a retaining wall near a pool and it appears that the wall has shifted or is leaning, then it may be an indication that the soil in the area is moving.

One of the reason that a retaining wall leans is because of slope creep, which is basically the top layer of a hill moving downward. Many older residential areas have pools built on soils that never had a soil test before the pool was constructed. Parts of the country, especially older cities have many pools that were built without permits; so no inspections took place.

In newer areas, there may have been soil test conducted where the house slab or foundation was built, but none on the area where the pool was built. The problem with this is that the pool contractor may have used the soil test results from the house pad area, rather than pay for a soil test where the pools is going to be built. Qualified pool contractors and pool inspectors are a good source of information and they may recommend further investigation beyond their inspection if they feel that there is a need for pool structural engineer, a civil engineer or a geotechnical engineer.

Overall in-ground concrete gunite and shotcrete pools hold up well for many years. The majority of cracks that homeowners and buyers see are in the plaster and do not penetrate through the entire pool shell or body. These types of cracks are generally considered a maintenance issues but should not be ignored.

Cracks in concrete pool decks are common, however they may be a warning sign of deck problems or leaks. Greenish water, dirty water and chemically imbalanced water should be cleaned-up so the pools looks sharp and are healthy to be in. If you can not see clearly through the water for ten feet, then maintenance is needed. What will a pool and spa inspectors checklist include? Pool body, deck, equipment, drains, skimmers, etc. High water bills, soggy yard, cracked concrete pool deck or having to always add water to your pool are warning signs of a leak.

Additional Resources. It's estimated that 1 in 20 pools or spas leak. Check your's with a quick DIY leak and dye test. Cracks in a gunite or concrete pool can conjure up all sorts of fears of much worse things.

In most cases, pool cracks do not continue to crack, and can be permanently repaired. Allow me to make a distinction between surface crazing, or check-cracks in the plaster — and cracks that run through the pool shell. Cracks that run deeper can be seen in the corners, or where a spa wall joins the pool wall, or may develop behind the tile line, in the bond beam of the pool. The level of difficulty for pool crack repair also tends to match the level of permanence.

The more work you put into repairing a pool crack tends to correspond to the longevity and permanence of the repair. For small cracks, the easiest repair you can do is to jump in the pool with a mask and a flathead screwdriver. Scrape the screwdriver down the crack to remove any loose material, and widen the crack a little bit. Use a stiff brush to remove any dirt, oils or algae on the bonding surfaces. Push the putty into the crack and smooth it out with your hand. For a moderately difficult crack repair, but one with more permanence and more likely to match the plaster color better, start by draining the pool.

In pools that are located in a topographical depression, or with a high water table, hydrostatic pressure could possibly pop the pool out of the ground. Once the pool is drained, find your hydrostatic relief plugs plastered into the floor.

Chip away the plaster inside of the plug, so you can grab it with straight pliers and unthread the hydrostat plug. These are the smallest cracks found in pools and are typically superficial and caused by cement shrinkage or flexing of the supporting structure. It is most common to see this type of crack form if pool construction was completed on a hot, dry or windy day. Check cracks are not usually cause for concern and do not typically cause any leaks.

They are usually reserved to the shell of the pool. If you notice larger cracks in the surface of your pool floor, or if you are noticing a loss of water, it is likely the result of major or structural cracks. Soil movement is a common contributor.

Structural cracks occur in the shell of the pool and are often found in several different areas. Cracks may appear vertically or horizontally, as well as on the sides or bottom of the pool. Most structural cracks run through the concrete and will be apparent in the plaster coating as well as the tile area over the bond beam.