The crack is on the top step and is about 4 inches long. I weigh less than 200 lbs, but they shouldn't be cracking to begin with. The pool is over 20 years old. I just changed the liner over the summer. What would be the best option to repair them?
Pool Stairs Cracked Whenever I Stood on Them
- Thread starter Jdevi123
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,890
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Once the water level is lowered to a safe position, ideally backfilling those stairs to ensure they have the proper support/backfill underneath, otherwise they will continue to crack. If getting under the stairs from around the pool to add backfill isn't a good option, you might call a foam installation service. We had foam pushed under our concrete decking when it started to sag. With a few small 1/4 holes, they can push an expandable foam that will fill any voids.
Once that part is done, the crack (and holes) will need to be patched, I suspect with a fiberglass patch kit. Epoxy might work, but may not have the look you want.
Once that part is done, the crack (and holes) will need to be patched, I suspect with a fiberglass patch kit. Epoxy might work, but may not have the look you want.
Ahh that sounds like a PITA. I was looking for a good inexpensive fix. I was thinking about the backfilling option.
Also, foam seems like a weak support material.
Also, foam seems like a weak support material.
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,890
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Not your typical Walmart foam in a can. This stuff is made to lift a driveway, sidewalks, etc. Hence, our decking work. But go with what works for you.
UPDATE: I followed some of this guy's advice. I drilled a hole out in the middle of the crack and then shoved sand as far as I could. The area took about 5 lbs roughly. I put the piece I cut out back in the hole and then covered it with a marine tex. I had the wrong color so then I covered that with a gel coat to make it white. Seems to be holding up so far.