Expansion gap or a problem?

[poolinseattle]

Hi, I’m a new pool owner (bought an house with a pool) and wondering if the approximately finger width gap between the pool tile and the pool decking is a problem?

It looks like it runs all around the pool with varying widths. If this is a problem, I’m not sure if I need to call a pool decking company to help fix or if this is something I can fix myself with some caulking???

The pool was built in the late 70s and is about 20k gallons.

I’ve attached some pics of the issue.

Any help appreciated! Thank you.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Water is not to get between the Bond Beam and the coping. This will cause problems with exspansive soil if water is introduced.

 

[Bperry]

Hi, I’m a new pool owner (bought an house with a pool) and wondering if the approximately finger width gap between the pool tile and the pool decking is a problem?

It looks like it runs all around the pool with varying widths. If this is a problem, I’m not sure if I need to call a pool decking company to help fix or if this is something I can fix myself with some caulking???

The pool was built in the late 70s and is about 20k gallons.

I’ve attached some pics of the issue. View attachment 572988

Any help appreciated! Thank you.

Its likely that the opposite side of the decking has sunk a bit which opens up a gap there. You can get a slab-jacking to raise it back up or lift it with a jack and backfill it. But like said, dont let much water get in the joint.

 

[poolinseattle]

thanks! It does look like the slab sunk and opened up that gap. I’ll take a look at slab jacking to correct that.

Is it worth trying to DIY and fill in with some closed foam then caulk the gap or is this more of a professionals only project?

We are also looking into new decking, but hoping to wait 1-2 years for that project. So hoping to find an inexpensive fix that can last that long.