- Nov 12, 2017
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The Mess Is Now Plastered!
- Thread starter ald2002
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Yes! The crew just finished the decking. Is the space between the decking and coping concerning? Maybe the concrete expands?T-minus seven days and counting!
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- Nov 12, 2017
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No concern. That is your expansion joint. They'll fill that in with a flexible caulk-like material. If like mine, they'll sprinkle sand on it and it will look like grout.
You need a gap to allow the deck to expand and contract without pushing the coping loose.
The gap should be filled with caulk.
The gap should be filled with caulk.
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- Sep 10, 2020
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
mguzzy
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- Sep 10, 2020
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YES! Thank you. I will go outside and take a few pictures and load shortly.
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Here’s some photos!
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I cannot stand on the concrete yet so got as close as I could. Once the concrete dries and my existing patio is clean it will look much better. The colors will tie together.
mguzzy
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That looks GREAT! I think you may need to re-title your thread.. I don't see ANY chicken bones anywhere!
- Sep 10, 2020
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Thank you. Lol! I didn’t have chicken bones. One of our friends did and commented on my thread. I had only drink bottles which was resolved quickly.
The expansion joint should be about 3/8" and it should completely separate the deck from the coping.
There is usually a foam that is used to create the expansion joint.
The top portion of the foam gets removed and then caulk is added on top of the remaining foam strip.
It's hard to tell for sure, but it doesn't look like there is a full expansion joint.
There is usually a foam that is used to create the expansion joint.
The top portion of the foam gets removed and then caulk is added on top of the remaining foam strip.
It's hard to tell for sure, but it doesn't look like there is a full expansion joint.
You can see the white foam in the above video.
The foam is scored about 1/2" down so that the top part can be removed and then filled with caulk.
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The best part of the video “he needs a belt” lol. Thanks for sharing. I can confirm the crew laid the foam over the coping and down the side of the coping, if that makes sense. I couldn’t watch the whole process due to meetings. They did remove the foam. I will call the PB in the morning to ask about the caulk. Is the caulk done on the same day as the decking? Super helpful - thanks so much.
- Nov 12, 2017
- 12,666
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Sep 10, 2020
- 240
- Pool Size
- 10500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Were your expansion joints filled with caulk on the same day the concrete was poured?
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- Nov 12, 2017
- 12,666
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
My pool came with my house, I wasn't there for the build. I have since replaced my expansion joint (it's a maintenance item), which is why I know a bit about it... I expect there is no hurry. They can't work on the deck for a while, so I'm sure they'll get to it at the appropriate time, ideally before it starts to rain.
- Sep 10, 2020
- 240
- Pool Size
- 10500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Sep 10, 2020
- 240
- Pool Size
- 10500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Thanks again for your help today! I got a better view to thd
