Carlsbad Pool Coping Repair And Why It’s Necessary
Pool coping is the material on the deck of the swimming pool. This is the material that meets up with the pool decks concrete, stone, or pavers. Pool coping comes in many different varieties of materials and depending on the type of material, dictates its durability. This Carlsbad pool coping is a flagstone and a version of chocolate flagstone pool coping. With pool coping, their are a variety of issues that would cause the need for pool coping repairs. Being that pool coping sits along the water’s edge allows more water and ware and tear over time.
Pool coping can have multiple reasons that incur the need for pool coping repairs. The pool coping can crack as this is common with the cantilever type pool coping. Certain natural stone is not as durable and over time encounters water damage and flaking. When that happens, it causes the stones to crack or separate form the structure of the pool or spa. Flagstones peel or chip away and due to that they also separate from the underlying pools structure they are attached to. When this happens the pool coping stones can become loose becoming a safety concern.
Pool Coping Repairs In Carlsbad And What We Found
When we came out to this home in Carlsbad, Ca, it was to perform a pool inspection for the new home buyer. During the pool inspection process we started to examine the pool coping. When testing for structural stability, we noticed the pool coping was in need of repair. This Carlsbad swimming pool had installed a version of flagstone around the entire pool and spa. With this type of pool coping it is very common to have issues and a lot of the time, ends up being replaced. As we were checking the flag stone, we noticed that a large amount of the stones were hollow. This is a sign that the pool coping has separated from the swimming pool structure.
Upon further examination, we found large gaps between the pool coping and the pool tile on the water line of the pool. Separation in that area confirms that there is a structural issue and that further examination was necessary. As we continued with the pool inspection we found that the neighbor had a large tree near the pool that had an extensive root structure. We identified that the roots from the neighbors tree had caused some issues. This is likely what caused a portion of the pool coping to need repairs.
As we kept testing the pool coping for repair issues, we also found that there were many stones that needed to be re-grouted. Re-grouting is often needed as the stone overhangs the pool. Due to the overhanging area, that grout often fails. When the grout in that area of the pool coping fails, it leaves sharp areas exposed. To prevent a safety issue, the pool copings grout needs to be repaired. This again prevents any safety concerns for people using the pool or spa.
How To Repair The Pool Coping In Carlsbad
To make these flagstone pool coping repairs, a large percentage of the stones will need to be removed. Once the stones are removed, you are able to identify the extent of damage. This exposes the underlying materials of the pool structure. If there are structural cracks in the shell of the pool, those repairs will need to be made first.
Once those structural repairs can be made, you would then reset all of the pool coping. When the pool coping is reset, you will then re-grout everything and seal if requested. With all pool coping repairs, the cost of the pool coping repairs can vary greatly. You will not know the true extent of the damage until the pool coping is removed. That allows us to then evaluate the extent of damage if any. Underlying materials that may need to be repaired are explained to the customer once they are exposed.
Process To Quote Pool Coping Repairs
With all pool coping repairs, we always come out to perform a visual inspection. From there are able to provide you with the average costs for pool coping repairs that are necessary. We also explain that once we remove the pool coping, there may be additional issues. These structural issues may have an added price to make any necessary pool coping repairs correctly.
As with flagstone, and depending on the severity of the issue, we sometimes recommend replacing the pool coping. Most often with a pool coping that is more durable. Replacing your pool coping is sometimes a much better idea as pool coping repairs can be costly. By replacing the pool coping, you may only be adding a small additional cost. This gives you a product that will look great and last for many years to come.
Pool Coping Recommendations For Swimming Pool Owners
We never recommend installing flagstone pool coping around a swimming pool or spa. Flagstone is a material that is made of compressed sand over many many years. When flagstone pool coping gets wet, it tends to start to fail. It usually starts to break down by flaking off in large sheets. We can recommend many better varieties for pool coping replacement. If you have any questions about your pool coping repairs or are looking to replace your pool coping, we can help. Feel free to give us a call or fill out our contact form and we will get in touch with you.
