- Aug 20, 2020
- 6,061
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
My pool is 20 years old, and I’m assuming has been replastered at least once as I discovered the removable return nozzles were embedded in plaster and couldn’t be removed. I’ve got a sinking deck as shown here at the far end of the picture.
And opposite the deck near the steps I have two cracks going up the wall that are filled with white epoxy, but look like may be growing.
And now I’m noticing a crack in the floor since the water is so clear (thanks TFP!) which looks like it’s heading to the wall crack. It’s a bit hard to see but it’s close to the bottom center of the photo. The sinking deck is to the left in this photo.
It appears at very least the plaster needs to be replaced. But the sinking deck has me concerned that more than just plaster age is my problem. The sinking portion of the deck is built on what I’d guess is backfill since my yard slopes down pretty fast behind there. Are cracks like these normal for old plaster and is leaking water a likely culprit for my deck sinking, or could it be the other way around?(sinking deck is putting pressure on the shell and causing a crack? I want to make sure whoever I hire will be experienced enough to tell me if I just need a plaster job or if there’s something else going on.
And opposite the deck near the steps I have two cracks going up the wall that are filled with white epoxy, but look like may be growing.
And now I’m noticing a crack in the floor since the water is so clear (thanks TFP!) which looks like it’s heading to the wall crack. It’s a bit hard to see but it’s close to the bottom center of the photo. The sinking deck is to the left in this photo.
It appears at very least the plaster needs to be replaced. But the sinking deck has me concerned that more than just plaster age is my problem. The sinking portion of the deck is built on what I’d guess is backfill since my yard slopes down pretty fast behind there. Are cracks like these normal for old plaster and is leaking water a likely culprit for my deck sinking, or could it be the other way around?(sinking deck is putting pressure on the shell and causing a crack? I want to make sure whoever I hire will be experienced enough to tell me if I just need a plaster job or if there’s something else going on.