Author: Content Dev BSU

Although concrete is durable and will be able to withstand many problems that may come in the way, there will be times where your pool will need to be repaired.

There are many ways your pool will need repairs over the years as it grows older and as your family uses it. Make sure you prepare for the ways your pool will need to be updated and repaired over the years.

Cracks in the pool

Over the years, the concrete and the plaster in your pool will begin to crack. Most concrete pools will crack at some point, but some will crack more than others and may even split in half. 

Specialists will widen the crack before fixing it. Then they will clean it out and use pool plaster to fill it in. Once it is fixed, your pool is ready to be filled and return to normal.

Replastering can also fix cracks in the surface of the pool. It will put a new layer of plaster on the walls and the bottom of your pool, making it waterproof. 

Acid washing

Acid washing can fix a rough pool surface by removing dirt or calcium deposits found at the bottom. 

In this method, a thin part of the pool’s surface will be removed to effectively clean all the first and calcium from it.

Retiling

Most concrete pools have tiles to keep the plaster in the pool from staining. However, as your pool grows older, it will need to be retiled to ensure the tile is doing its job and still looking new.

Your pool will need to be drained completely and then the old tiles will be removed. After that, the old adhesive will be removed from the surface and the walls of the pool will be scrubbed to make it cleaner and ready for the new tiles.

Once done, the new tiles will be set up and put onto the walls of the pool with a new adhesive. It will take a couple of days for the adhesive to fully dry and be ready for the pool to be filled again.

If you think your pool may need repaired before the summer begins, consider looking deeper into any of these processes.

Having a pool can improve you and your family’s well-being in many ways. Swimming is an excellent, easy exercise to do and spas and pools can put your mind at ease and take away stress. Not to mention, having a pool or spa can make your yard look more visually appealing, giving you a sense of pride in your property and where you live.

What are the benefits of having a concrete pool or spa and why should you choose one of those?

Easy to customize

One of the best benefits of having a concrete pool is how simple they are to customize. With a concrete pool, you can pick the shape, size and any other features.

With an above-ground pool, you will not have this freedom and this ability to give your input on the process. The shape, size and features of the pool are already picked out and you pick what you like best. 

This may seem like an easier process, but it is less personal and takes you and your family out of the process. A concrete pool allows you to pick what works best for you and gives you a voice in the design process. A concrete pool is more special and personal.

Durability

Concrete is tough — tough enough that very little can break through it. Sharp objects, such as nails from dogs if they swim in the pool, are unable to break through concrete like they can break through vinyl liners.

Life can get messy and things can get difficult, so you shouldn’t have to worry about replacing parts of your pool as well. That can be expensive and time-consuming, bringing more stress into your family’s lives. 

With the durability of concrete, you won’t have to worry about replacing the lining of your pool any time life gets in the way. 

Appealing

Having a concrete, in-ground pool or spa is much more visually appealing than an above-ground one. 

A concrete pool or spa looks more classic and clean, and will make your yard look better than any other type of pool will. It’s easy to decorate the area around your pool and shape it in a way that makes you and your family most happy.

Having a concrete pool or spa provides more benefits for your family than any other types would. When all of these combine, you and your family will be happier and pleased with the look of your new outdoor space.

If you want to improve the look of your yard, instill more pride in your property and have a voice in the process, make sure you consider installing a concrete pool at your house this summer.