Concrete "ceiling" of Skimmer breaking down

[SEG]

Longtime lurker. Finally signed up as I need advice. My inground pool was built in 1974. Just replaced pool coping.

The concrete on top of skimmer, over the throat(?), is breaking down due to age and likely because concrete deck has shifted. Steel is exposed (see photos). Can see where Dad must have patched it years ago.
There does not appear to be leaks on interior.
The highlighted section in photo is ready to pop out.
Can I patch this? With what? Epoxy putty? 3M 5200 ? Deckoseal?
Or need to replace?

Many thanks.
Sheryl

 

[MAPR-Austin]

I think you either make small repairs or try to have the area redone completely.

Personally I would just patch as minimally as possible with some epoxy mortar, clean every bit of excess material off, and call it good - basically just filling in the cracks and voids.

That is a non-standard skimmer and it is hard to say what would be involved in repairing or replacing it.

 

[SEG]

Thank you for your reply.
Found the plans for pool and have included Skimmer Box Detail.
(Plans state that it's an "AP Precast Concrete" and is "reinforced with deformed steel grade 40" )

 

[SEG]

I think you either make small repairs or try to have the area redone completely.

Personally I would just patch as minimally as possible with some epoxy mortar, clean every bit of excess material off, and call it good - basically just filling in the cracks and voids.

That is a non-standard skimmer and it is hard to say what would be involved in repairing or replacing it.

Can you recommend a pool safe epoxy mortar?

 

[MAPR-Austin]

Can you recommend a pool safe epoxy mortar?

SikaQuick® EZ Patch

SikaQuick® EZ Patch is a cementitious, one-component, fast setting material used for concrete surface repairs .

usa.sika.com

Something like this should work well. It can be applied down to a feathered edge so you should be able to get it into all the little cracks and voids. Make sure you have a bucket of clean water and a good sponge to clean up. I would pressure wash the area prior to patching to make sure it is clean.

Good luck!

 

[SEG]

SikaQuick® EZ Patch

SikaQuick® EZ Patch is a cementitious, one-component, fast setting material used for concrete surface repairs .

usa.sika.com

Something like this should work well. It can be applied down to a feathered edge so you should be able to get it into all the little cracks and voids. Make sure you have a bucket of clean water and a good sponge to clean up. I would pressure wash the area prior to patching to make sure it is clean.

Good luck!

Thank you