Recent content by SilverSpringpool

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    Coping Stones and Caulk recommendations

    I have several spots where the grout between the coping stones is either accompanied by small (hairline) cracks or broken, missing or clearly in need of repair. My questions about the grout are 1- do I worry about the cracks or ignore them, 2 if I should fill them, what is the best material and...
  2. Hairline crack caulk.JPG

    Hairline crack caulk.JPG

  3. Grout crack.JPG

    Grout crack.JPG

  4. Grout 1.JPG

    Grout 1.JPG

  5. Cracked grout.JPG

    Cracked grout.JPG

  6. Crack grout & caulk.JPG

    Crack grout & caulk.JPG

  7. Caulk gap.JPG

    Caulk gap.JPG

  8. Caulk gap 2.JPG

    Caulk gap 2.JPG

  9. Caulk 1.JPG

    Caulk 1.JPG

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    Intro - Hello

    Some details; we bought the house 7 years ago. The pool hadn't been opened for at least 5 years prior. We were prepared to spend a budget to get it going, or fill it in. It's ~ 29,000 gallons irregular kidney in-ground with a diving board (!). Main drain on bottom, three wall returns. The home...
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    Intro - Hello

    Hi. I found the site while researching how to get or pool back in shape. The pool servicer wanted to replace our sand filter with a filter for $2,450 (next day since we were trying to have the pool ready for a party). Anyway, we didn't; we replaced the multi-port valve, standpipe, laterals and...