Concrete Decking Repair Input

[captainplanet64]

Hi TFP Community. Looking for some input based on other’s experiences.

I have a newly poured salt finish concrete deck with 1% thyme coloring.


The face of the cantilever section connected to the spa tile has a horizontal crack. The contractor patched. The patch is now cracking similar to the original crack.


Pictures included. First two pictures show pre-patch; last two show post-patch, which is how it currently looks. Probably should have never patch, but here I am.

Contractor gave three options:

1. Leave as is;
2. Re-patch; or
3. Tear out and re-pour, with color match being a concern.

What is best option for aesthetics and longevity? Thanks!

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Longevity concerns can only be accomplished by first identifying the reason for the separation of the coping directly above the bond beam.

Any re-patch or replacement will most likely not solve the underlying issue (possibility from movement).

If left as is, the situation may progress in size.

 

[captainplanet64]

Longevity concerns can only be accomplished by first identifying the reason for the separation of the coping directly above the bond beam.

Any re-patch or replacement will most likely not solve the underlying issue (possibility from movement).

If left as is, the situation may progress in size.

Thank you for the input. Sounds like there really isn’t an ideal scenario, which seems maybe waiting to see how it progresses may be best.

 

[Bperry]

Thank you for the input. Sounds like there really isn’t an ideal scenario, which seems maybe waiting to see how it progresses may be best.

You need an expansion joint between the deck and the pool tile/spa tile. That’s likely why it cracked.