We just had our pool shot yesterday and I noticed today that there are a few unintentional holes (2 inches or so) in the bottom. I can actually put my finger in the hole and feel the dirt below. To me the shell is very thin in these areas and will eventually fail. Any suggestions?
New Pool - Gunite - Holes in bottom of the shell
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The shell is only 2" thick? You have a very big issue if that's the case.
Because you have a very high water table, those weep holes are there to relieve any hydrostatic pressure from the ground water so the shell does not lift out of the ground.
Can you post a picture?
The shell is only 2" thick? You have a very big issue if that's the case.
Because you have a very high water table, those weep holes are there to relieve any hydrostatic pressure from the ground water so the shell does not lift out of the ground.
Can you post a picture?
Yup, weep holes are needed anywhere the water level is higher than the bottom of the pool. Having said that, the shell should be ~4 times as thick as the 2" measurement you mentioned. Are you sure that's the thickness of the shell and maybe it's not just that dirt has built up in the weep hole? Maybe try digging some of the dirt out and confirm how far down the backside of the shell is before jumping to conclusions over the strength of the build.
I met with the pool Builder and he said it was common. He called them "Weepers". He said their going to drill holes, determine the size of the pocket, cut out the bad areas, and place hydraulic concrete in the holes; around the rebar. I will post photos.
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