Is it ok to use a sawn in control joint between cantilever concrete coping and the rest of the pool deck instead of an expansion joint?
Thanks! Tim
Thanks! Tim
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Generally a poured cantilever deck is poured over the bond beam in such a manner that it moves freely. That way it does not need an expansion joint. around the pool. One would cause more problems than it would solve. Have you talked to a structural engineer or a concrete pool deck guy about this or are you doing this yourself?
Generally you want the soil and rock under the deck next to the pool to be well compacted to the same level as the bond beam so the deck structure will slide over the bond beam.
Read this article:
Problems Due to Concrete Decks
Thanks, Guys! How far apart should the control joints be cut? Do you have recomendations on the thickness and strength of the concrete? Rebar or mesh?/\/\/\ What Brian said