Hello TFP,
We bought a new house with what we now know is a hybrid pool in the KC area. I've read through the threads on this board and they've been very helpful, the problem is I can;t find anyone to deliver what I believe needs to be done.
The pool is covered so I can't attach pics, but the issue is the concrete is pitting in some places and is making the pool to difficult to maintain. It's also clear the fiberglass is aging as the gelcoat (I assume it's a gelcoat) has a cracked finish throughout. The pool is not leaking as far as I know, but it's time to renovate it and make it whole so we can start from scratch.
It appears the preferred method to fix is to repair it as it was built. Plaster the bottom and re-finish the fiberglass. Everyone is happy to fix the concrete, but no one will touch the fiberglass and they don't know anyone who will. Some of these boards say the pools perfectly sound if repaired as is.
Plenty of people have tried to tell me to seal it with an epoxy paint (sounds like a terrible fix), whatever Mid-America is selling (glass coat), or put a liner in. It seems to me the only viable fixes are repair as is or put a liner in. Had a few small providers offer to install liners but I was afraid it would leak if it wasn't a full expert. Called the leading local provider and he said I should just fill it and enjoy my new patio! Thanks for the help. My questions are:
1. Does anyone know a reputable provider that fixes these or specifically does fiberglass renovation?
2. People on these boards say that vinyl CAN work, but the guy said they won't because these pools don't have a "bead receiver"? How are other hybrid owners doing this?
3. Any other advice to get this thing renovated?
Appreciate your insights!
Will
We bought a new house with what we now know is a hybrid pool in the KC area. I've read through the threads on this board and they've been very helpful, the problem is I can;t find anyone to deliver what I believe needs to be done.
The pool is covered so I can't attach pics, but the issue is the concrete is pitting in some places and is making the pool to difficult to maintain. It's also clear the fiberglass is aging as the gelcoat (I assume it's a gelcoat) has a cracked finish throughout. The pool is not leaking as far as I know, but it's time to renovate it and make it whole so we can start from scratch.
It appears the preferred method to fix is to repair it as it was built. Plaster the bottom and re-finish the fiberglass. Everyone is happy to fix the concrete, but no one will touch the fiberglass and they don't know anyone who will. Some of these boards say the pools perfectly sound if repaired as is.
Plenty of people have tried to tell me to seal it with an epoxy paint (sounds like a terrible fix), whatever Mid-America is selling (glass coat), or put a liner in. It seems to me the only viable fixes are repair as is or put a liner in. Had a few small providers offer to install liners but I was afraid it would leak if it wasn't a full expert. Called the leading local provider and he said I should just fill it and enjoy my new patio! Thanks for the help. My questions are:
1. Does anyone know a reputable provider that fixes these or specifically does fiberglass renovation?
2. People on these boards say that vinyl CAN work, but the guy said they won't because these pools don't have a "bead receiver"? How are other hybrid owners doing this?
3. Any other advice to get this thing renovated?
Appreciate your insights!
Will