Leaking Pool Crack

Leaking Pool Crack

Dye Test

I tested and repaired a pool for a local pool builder today. This pool was about twelve years old and had been replastered once, kudos to the builder for honoring their warranty. The pool had a crack about six feet long that started in the tile (bond beam) and ran down the wall and through two of the three entry steps. A very visible wet area around the cool deck and patio was noticeable as soon as I walked into the backyard. As I looked the pool over for more cracks or signs of trouble I could clearly see that this pool had been leaking for sometime.

Water Damage

Beside the little bit of water I left behind on the cool deck, after completing the repair, you can see the saturated soil and water stained concrete pavers. The soil was saturated all the way to the slab of the house. I believe this water may have been causing the deck to lift and move around as this house was in a highly expansive soil area.

Tile Damage

Pool leaks, faulty irrigation and poor drainage in combination with expansive soil can cause lots of problems for the pool, decking and homes. This deck has moved so many times it has caused the tile to pop off. Now that the leaking crack has been repaired I expect the deck will settle into its normal position and the homeowner or pool builder can reset the tile with expectations of it staying put.

Here is a video of the simple dye test I did on this pool.