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Firstly, PSP applied to a pool by a certified applicator is around $1000-1500. The pb will make you pay for it if you want it and yes you should go through your pb. Your lifetime warranty is only for the shell to hold water. So when it cracks they will pay someone $150 to apply a seal underwater...

TSTEX, What you are seeing in the bubbling is evidence of a poorly consolidated mass of concrete which unfortunately means reduced durability. That can be attributed to many things but most likely poor workmanship on the part of the nozzleman. I have only been active on this forum for a short...

Let me clarify a few things for you based on documented guidelines: The no load zone = pool depth D + 1 Foot. In other words, the distance from the foundation of your home to the pool wall must be at least 1 foot greater than the depth of your pool otherwise you breach the no load zone. It...

I don't like what I see. This material looks like fill (See the striations at different levels at the excavated site). Here are the things I find most alarming: 1.) Excavated site has soils that are suspicious for fill. 2.) Pre-grade poorly done as there is still grass mixed in with the soil...

Stop. Let's look at this problem carefully. #1.) Establish for sure that this crack is taking dye. Any expert worth his weight in gold will show you video of the dye uptake into this crack. (Of course an expert will have scuba gear or air supply, and will clear out crack with high pressure air...

The photos of your gunite shell show marked efflorescence on the surface (increased porosity) This will inhibit a good bond to the plaster. Most plaster companies do a prep of the shell prior to plaster with a light acid solution. Make sure they neutralize the acid and rinse prior to the...

Somethings missing in these photos. Oh right, Footers. This looks like the standard non-structural 4" concrete deck that most local pool builders are installing around DFW. Footers running along the perimeter of all of this concrete deck is just good construction. The reinforcing steel in these...

Concrete is constantly curing in the presence of water (water vapor). The first 14 days of curing are the most significant (See concrete curing curves). During curing, shotcrete experiences volume changes as a result temperature (internal & external), humidity & other weathering elements. These...

Twolabs, You are very wise in giving consideration to how the soil at the pool site will impact the performance of the structure. First of all, Site specific soil testing by a licensed geotechnical engineer is recommended in conjunction with the construction of any in-ground concrete swimming...