The concrete pool deck over the skimmer has cracks that are getting bigger. Has anyone else had this issue and how was it resolved. I was told b one pool company it was due to a a lack of tile placed under the cement and that the whole cement block needed replacing costing $1k plus. I have attached some pics for reference. Please let me know if this is something that needs to be fixed immediately or is this something I can do when I plan on replastering my pool in several years. Also are there any solutions I can try before having to pay the huge price. Thank you.
Crack in concrete pool deck over skimmer
- Thread starter mkp75
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 66,160
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Show us pics looking into the skimmer mouth from the pool.
You should have a stone or metal plate bridging the skimmer mouth to support the coping above it.
You should have a stone or metal plate bridging the skimmer mouth to support the coping above it.
It's not really coping, it is a cantilevered deck and you would not put anything over the span as the concrete should be solid.
It's a safety hazard as it could give way as someone stands on the section.
I’ve added some pics looking into the skimmer. Sorry they aren’t the best, but it’s what I could do without getting in the pool.
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I would redo it as soon as possible.
You will need to bridge the gap with some some sort of temporary or permanent brace when you pour the new concrete.
You will need to bridge the gap with some some sort of temporary or permanent brace when you pour the new concrete.