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If you recently moved into a home with a swimming pool, the backyard has likely become your new oasis. If you’re a first-time pool owner, you’ll need to routinely maintain it to avoid issues, like cracks in the concrete structure. Here’s more information about how fissures develop so you can better understand how to prevent and fix them.

3 Reasons Swimming Pool Concrete Cracks

1. Wear & Tear

Although the swimming pool may feel new to you, it probably has a few years on it. After aging and repeated use by the former residents, there may be cracks in the basin. On average, pools last about 10 to 15 years. If you think yours falls within this range, call a concrete contractor to have it resurfaced.

2. Improper Construction

swimming poolSince you weren’t there for its installation, you won’t know how the pool was crafted. If the pool builder added too much water to the concrete mix or didn’t secure the rebar, small, hard-to-see cracks may have developed shortly after installation. If you notice fissures on the entry steps, along the tiles, or at the bottom of the basin, hire a contractor to tie down the rebar and fill them.

3. Soil

Get the soil tested in your new backyard, especially the material near the pool. Cracks may develop if the soil has a high clay content, as this material puts excessive pressure on the pool’s concrete shell. Additionally, loose soil may erode and the dirt on a slope may fall away—these occurrences may have exposed part of the pool’s shell over time.

 

Now that you have a swimming pool, do your part in taking care of it. If you notice any cracks in the surface, contact the team at Central Pacific Specialty Contractors in Aiea, HI. These professionals specialize in concrete repairs, and they’ll quickly remedy any structural issue your pool may have. View their full list of services online, or call (808) 262-2527 to request a free estimate.

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