How Do You Repair A Concrete Swimming Pool?
If you live in an area with freezing and thawing during the winter or an area with shifting ground, your in-ground concrete swimming pool may develop cracks over time. While small, hairline cracks occur in almost all types of concrete regardless of your location, larger cracks may indicate a structural problem that requires professional help. If you just have small cracks, perform the repair as a do-it-yourself project. Drain your swimming pool so the water line is below where you need to repair. If the swimming pool repair is near the top of the pool rim or on the swimming pool coping, you may not need to drain it. If you don’t drain the pool, keep concrete debris out of the water and the pool’s drainage system. Remove the concrete on either side of the crack, using a grinder or saw with a diamond blade. Create a cleared area at least ½ inch wider than the crack and 1 inch longer with straight edges for best results. If you are repairing concrete swimming pool coping, you may be able
