This goes back over a year ago, so here's a condensed story. Pool was remodeled from plaster to pebble about 11 years ago. Steps, raised bench areas and spa were added at that time.
Noticed a crack near spa area bench that slowly got worse. We also began to think we had a leak in the pool, but after dropping water level beneath returns, the pool level stopped dropping as the same rate. Water level was still above cracked areas, so I think that may be an issue in the pipes. Different topic for now.
The crack(see photos). We eventually drained the pool because we left town for a prolonged period and didn't want a green mess when we returned. Crack expanded a bit more and I noticed some additional spider cracks on outer curves in other locations. Tapping on them sounded hollow, and I eventually hit an area hard enough it crumbled. You can see some of that in the photos.
So I decided to pick at the scab. There is a separation in the concrete bench. I can move the entire cracked slab slightly, so I know it's basically just resting where it's at. I guess my question is this...what are the solutions.
I could have someone rebuild concrete area. Or, perhaps saw out the section and create a mini step in that area. I'm curious if anyone has dealt with this and what they did. I'm also curious if anyone can cite a $. I intend to call a few remodelers for quotes, but wouldn't mind some input from this forum. Or, I may rent a larger masonry saw and just cut out the section to my liking. Don't know yet. I'm kind of a crazy diy'er at times.
Any input appreciated. Thank You.
Noticed a crack near spa area bench that slowly got worse. We also began to think we had a leak in the pool, but after dropping water level beneath returns, the pool level stopped dropping as the same rate. Water level was still above cracked areas, so I think that may be an issue in the pipes. Different topic for now.
The crack(see photos). We eventually drained the pool because we left town for a prolonged period and didn't want a green mess when we returned. Crack expanded a bit more and I noticed some additional spider cracks on outer curves in other locations. Tapping on them sounded hollow, and I eventually hit an area hard enough it crumbled. You can see some of that in the photos.
So I decided to pick at the scab. There is a separation in the concrete bench. I can move the entire cracked slab slightly, so I know it's basically just resting where it's at. I guess my question is this...what are the solutions.
I could have someone rebuild concrete area. Or, perhaps saw out the section and create a mini step in that area. I'm curious if anyone has dealt with this and what they did. I'm also curious if anyone can cite a $. I intend to call a few remodelers for quotes, but wouldn't mind some input from this forum. Or, I may rent a larger masonry saw and just cut out the section to my liking. Don't know yet. I'm kind of a crazy diy'er at times.
Any input appreciated. Thank You.
