Pool build - is this normal? (Rebar)

[Mattgintx]

We have had all kinds of issues with out pool build that’s now about 9 months deep. The company hasn’t communicated with us for a solid month but is still doing occasional work…

Anyways since they don’t respond to text/phone/email anyone have an idea if things are looking correct?

I don’t know much about building a pool but don’t think I’ve ever seen rebar sticking up like this. Is the rebar later bent and used to attach into the decking? Anything else that doesn’t look right or odd?

thanks!

 

[PoolGate]

Yeah seems unusual. Maybe the rebar guy's cutter was broken. It'll be removed before they shoot the shell.

They won't tie it into the decking as that needs to be separated from the shell.

 

[zea3]

Let me ask a couple of experts for their opinion. @JamesW @jimmythegreek

 

[BigPapaSmurf]

Currently, that is a safety issue. It should have either a cap on it or the end bent over so no one impales themself on it, accidentally.

 

[JamesW]

Looks odd. Not exactly sure why it was left like that.

All rebar needs to be capped for safety.

 

[BigPapaSmurf]

Something like this;
Before Gunite:

After Gunite:

 

[JamesW]

 

[SecoSteve]

Second thread that I'm seeing drywall used for the form. I know the lumber industry is outrageous, but it seems like drywall outside and with wet cement is not a good idea. Especially if the gunite shoot is delayed.

One positive I see is they taped the plumbing/skimmers to keep clean/dry.

Matt, might want to think about those trees so close to the pool. I'm sure you're looking for shade in Tx, but those leaves will probably be ending up in the pool.

 

[ajw22]

It looks like the rebar guys quit working in the middle of the install.

Let me expand on the severity of the safety issue with all that rebar sticking up.

NO ONE SHOULD BE WALKING ANYWHERE AROUND THAT REBAR AS IT IS! That includes people or pets. If someone trips the rebar can impale them and go right through their body. I hope that site is fenced off.

This would be viewed as a major OSHA violation on a construction site. Even the rebar crew should be putting the orange caps on the ends of exposed rebar as they install it for their own safety.

Impalement Hazards - Fiore & Sons, Inc.

Common Hazards on Construction Sites Exposed rebar ends & nails are a common hazard on construction sites. They can stick …

www.fioreandsons.com

Rebar / Impalement Protection | OSHA Safety Manuals

Steel reinforcing bars, or rebar, are a common hazard on construction sites. The thin steel bars can stick out from construction projects and pose a hazard...

www.safetymanualosha.com

 

[JamesW]

9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Metal Rebar Impales Her Brain as She Falls Out of Tree

“The piece of metal ran through the whole left side of Shaylyn’s brain," her mom said.

www.insideedition.com

10-year-old girl impaled during sledding accident

A 10-year old girl was impaled in a sledding accident in Jarrettsville during Monday morning’s snowfall. The child was impaled by a piece of rebar while sledding in the 3600 block of Anderson…

www.baltimoresun.com

 

[Mattgintx]

9-Year-Old Girl Dies After Metal Rebar Impales Her Brain as She Falls Out of Tree

“The piece of metal ran through the whole left side of Shaylyn’s brain," her mom said.

www.insideedition.com

10-year-old girl impaled during sledding accident

A 10-year old girl was impaled in a sledding accident in Jarrettsville during Monday morning’s snowfall. The child was impaled by a piece of rebar while sledding in the 3600 block of Anderson…

www.baltimoresun.com

Thanks for all the feedback

Unfortunately they will not respond to anything even when we have brought up the safety concerns.

It is not separately fenced and we have told our kids to stay out of the area. My entire pool Build has been unacceptable in a variety of ways and we are stuck between a rock and a hard spot.

 

[JamesW]

Buy the caps on your own and put them on the rebar.

Deduct the cost from your bill.

 

[zea3]

Document everything in case you need it later. Keep photos and copies and dates of all calls and attempted calls, emails, texts, ect...

 

[Mattgintx]

We have been sending weekly emails and calling 2-3 times a week. All is documented. We have never dealt with anything like this before with the lack of communication. We are going to start sending certified letters. Not sure if it will make a difference

 

[JamesW]

Go to their location and have a discussion with the owner.

Schedule an appointment.

If you can't schedule an appointment, just show up.

 

[Mattgintx]

After multiple phone calls that were ignored/emails/texts etc he finally called me back and sent someone out this morning to bend the rebar into the pool. At least the chances of being impaled now are lower…

While the guy was out I asked him what the rebar sticking up was for and he said it ties into the concrete decking.


Is there a specific reason they shouldn’t do this?

thanks

 

[ajw22]

Ask your PB what type of decking he is building and where your expansion joint will be...

Expansion Joints and Coping - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[sktn77a]

While the guy was out I asked him what the rebar sticking up was for and he said it ties into the concrete decking.

NO! The decking should be separate from the shell!