Question concerning pool and new roof installation

[RNDEBBIEROSE]

Has anyone had a roof torn off and replaced while pool is open? We are about to have a total tear off and new roof applied next week, and are concerned about the pool. Should we apply loop loc cover during this, or just keep open? We are concerned about old roofing materials getting into pool.

 

[Homebrewale]

I had a roof replaced with the pool open. The roofers were careful with the removal of the old shingles and installing the new ones. No shingles ended up in the pool. A few nails did get in and left some small rust stains on the bottom. If I would have done it over, I would have looked more closely. If I had installed my Loop Loc cover, I'm not sure if the roofers would have taken less care or not.

 

[Newdude]

At thisclose // away, I'd looploc it and set up a comfy chair to be the backyard police when the time comes.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Debbie,

In my location the roofers put a tarp over the section of pool that is near the roof..

I've had two roofs replaced and both roofers used tarps and nothing got in the pools.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[RNDEBBIEROSE]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with me. It’s very helpful to have this info before this roofing project gets started. Our pool is very close to the house.

 

[Saturn94]

I had a roof replaced with the pool open. The roofers were careful with the removal of the old shingles and installing the new ones. No shingles ended up in the pool. A few nails did get in and left some small rust stains on the bottom. If I would have done it over, I would have looked more closely. If I had installed my Loop Loc cover, I'm not sure if the roofers would have taken less care or not.

Our experience was very similar to yours.

 

[RNDEBBIEROSE]

Hmmm..so thus, the dilemma. Will they be more careful if left uncovered, thereby making it less likely junk will fall in (However, stuff could still make its way in now matter how careful they are, of course) and if we cover, will they possibly be less careful and stuff will be all over the cover and pool deck? I’m leaning more toward covering…