My spa heater is being installed tomorrow, however my 40 yr old 1" thick concrete pad has disintegrated where it should go. What are the best alternatives to pouring a slab?
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40 yr old pad disintegrating
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They make precast concrete pads for about $100. They are usually foam core and break down in the elements eventually but will buy you the next 5+ years not thinking about it.
They also make plastic pads which will likely break down in a similar timeframe in the DFW sun.
They also make plastic pads which will likely break down in a similar timeframe in the DFW sun.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- 35000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I would take another few hours and pour a real concrete pad rather then set a time bomb for more work 5 years from now.
Do it right and do it once.
Do it right and do it once.
This cannot be overstated. My builder used the 'lightweight' concrete pads the first time and they were breaking down in only a few years. I was about to replace it with a permanent pad when we decided to move.
For the 2nd pool I was better prepared. In the end the poured pad that was over 6 inches thick cost less than the pre-made ones. And I won't have to replumb the whole thing down the road when the heights don't line up after replacement.
I agree. If I had prepared better and had more time, a slab would have been the way to go, and I'll probably have to fix what I did. At that time, I'll fix it all.
I couldn't find anyone who sold pre-made anywhere. So I just did 3" gravel, tamped down below 3" 16x16 pavers. My back hurts.
I'm excited about my Jandy JXI400 propane heater though!
I couldn't find anyone who sold pre-made anywhere. So I just did 3" gravel, tamped down below 3" 16x16 pavers. My back hurts.
I'm excited about my Jandy JXI400 propane heater though!
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Quick update.. 4" pad on 3" gravel.
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