Storm: Gazebo in the Pool

[randys]

I need a few neighbors to help me. I was in the pool to assess the damage and it seems it dented the floors vermiculite in a few places, but the liner did not get ripped. Any thoughts? Should I just overlook it and be thankful? There is one section that is dented pretty good. I could push my finger down and the liner is sunk in there and soft. What should I do? If the pool doesn't leak should I just play it by ear?

 

[Texas Splash]

Sorry to see that happen. On the bright side, that is some TFP-clear water. I'd carefully remove the gazebo parts and press-on. I don't see how you can do anything else without completely draining the pool to get to the base and support materials. Hopefully the dent/void created underneath isn't something so bad that swimmers keep digging the toes into it and cause a tear.

 

[Newdude]

The only way to fix anything under the liner is to get to it after the liner comes out. Which is a considerable expense if there are no leaks. I'd personally just be thankful and enjoy having a story to tell if any friends every pointed out my dents. And id be thankful for the knowledge that i needed to secure the gazebo better or take down the cover in bad storms.

 

[ship of fools]

If it's in a shallow part of the pool I would try and train people to stay away from that area. On another note it's fairly easy to patch a hole and you might want to have a can of boxer glue and a piece of liner/patch material on hand in case you run into issues.

Another thought to consider and maybe investigate if it can be done or would make sense but if your liner is new(ish) maybe it would make sense to drain the pool, fix the issue and reinstall the liner.

 

[randys]

Couple neighbors helped remove the gazebo. There were a few dents at the bottom of the pool, we'll wait to see if there are any leaks. If there is, I imagine there is no patching without draining the pool (it's on the floor)... and if we are going to drain the pool entirely, we'll just get a new liner and patch the floor. Right now, it doesn't look like that will be needed though.

Couple other issues:

Rust:
The gazebo was made of cheap, hollow steel and it was rusting inside. All that rust got in the pool (concerns?)

Haze:
After removing the gazebo, I noticed a bit of haze in the deep-end. I suspect all the pollen, algae and rust that was in the gazebo is sort of just washed off in the pool. Before the storm FC: 8, after the storm FC: 7 but the pump wasn't running. I started up the pump this morning and brought the pool to shock level (first time I ever did this).

Hopefully the filter removes the particles and the FC protects anything else from growing. I already noticed our filter pressure increase considerably, so it's doing something.

 

[Texas Splash]

You probably added some rust particles to the pool. Sweep and keep the water movment active to encourage those particles to get picked-up by the filter while they are solid so you can remove them. That should take care of that. Any organic junk from the structure will get eliminated by the chlorine in time. Just something to watch for a couple days.

By the way, if you do suspect a tiny tear later, there are patch kits that can be applied without removing water, so a total rehab may not be required this season.

 

[zea3]

If the rust particles are sitting on the pool floor you need to vacuum them up before they leave a stain. If you do find rust stains on the liner you should be able to rub them off with a sock of crushed vitamin C tablets.

 

[DorsalSpine]

It it's not leaking I'd leave well enough alone. I just put in a new liner this year so that's an expense I'd want to avoid if I could. Every vermiculite floor has some variation. Mine looks perfectly flat until you look at it an night with the pool light on. Then you can see every mark, ripple and dip.

You have a good story to tell and you caught a break that the liner isn't damaged. Enjoy that clear water and motor on.

 

[ship of fools]

If there is, I imagine there is no patching without draining the pool (it's on the floor)...

You can absolutely patch the floor...and the sides.... and the steps!

 

[Flying Tivo]

I would suggest you fully document with pictures and a call to the Home Owners Insurance and let them know what happened. Tell them you will wait to see if any leaks appear. This way if in 6 months or so something happens then you have a valid claim.

 

[randys]

I would suggest you fully document with pictures and a call to the Home Owners Insurance and let them know what happened. Tell them you will wait to see if any leaks appear. This way if in 6 months or so something happens then you have a valid claim.

Honestly, I don't know if homeowners insurance is useful for anything. We had a washing machine malfunction on the second floor that dumped water, destroyed carpets on the second floor, leaked into first floor and did damage there as well. Home Owners insurance said they'd cover it, but when I pressed them for details on rate increases they made it clear that we'd be paying for it over the course of time anyway. I'd argue that $10k+ is a good number to consider using insurance. Anything below that might be better off bankrolled another way.

 

[DorsalSpine]

I carry a $1,000 deductible to keep my rates down. I had $8,000 in property loss due to a burglary. It didn't affect my rates at all. Maybe you need to re-evaluate your insurance company. I'd definitely take pictures and email my agent if I thought there might be a claim. Better safe than sorry.

 

[randys]

Pool already cleared up. No more haze. After work I'll put on my diving belt and do an extensive inspection of the pool floor. So far water level has remained pretty constant even with 100F temps right now