It’s rare that Canadian garden pools don’t survive the years without significant damage. Indeed, between temperature variations and periods of frost, nature is not kind to outdoor installations… Even the strength of a material like concrete can’t help it!
If your pool is one of the many victims, don’t panic: in this article, we explain the different steps to follow in order to repair your cracked pool. This way, you will cut short water leaks and be ready for nice and long swims!
Estimating the damage to the cracked pool
If there is a worrying loss of water or if there is any doubt about an irregularity in your pond, it is necessary to take a closer look at it.
Some small cracks will require very little time and equipment to repair, while others will require the use of large resources. Cracks no larger than 2mm can only be repaired with a roller and polyurethane paint. If the crack exceeds 2mm, then you will need more time and material to properly repair your cracked pool.
If the amount of cracks is high, it may be necessary to consider a total renovation of your pond, in order to minimize future risks to it. It is therefore necessary to call on experts who provide concrete crack repair services in order to carry out the right diagnosis and the appropriate work.
Determining the Causes of Cracks in Your Concrete Pool
Before embarking on the work phase, it is important to determine the origin of your problem. Indeed, there is no point in undertaking repairs if you do not eradicate the cause of the cracks, and they reappear immediately!
You may not be the person who had the pond built. In this case, it is important to check the general quality of the materials used for the construction, in case of cracks. Like the concrete used for the foundations of houses, the concrete used for ponds must be properly waterproofed to prevent leaks.
Also, make sure that your ground is stable, suitable, and not prone to regular movement. Otherwise, it will be impossible for you to completely secure your pool, and you will be obliged to rehabilitate your cracked pool with each new movement of the ground. In this case, it is therefore advisable to completely overhaul your system.
Ensuring the proper rehabilitation of a cracked pool with professionals
In order to guarantee the good quality of the repair carried out, we advise you to call on an expert in sealing water infiltration.
The latter will first clean the crack by removing the peeling paint, as well as potential mold. The injection is then carried out, based on polyurethane or epoxy. The cracks are then covered with putty and then repainted in the same colour as the entire concrete basin. The drying period is from 10 to 20 hours. Don’t forget to clean up paint and concrete residues before filling your pond.
You are now in possession of all the necessary information to properly rehabilitate your cracked pool for the summer! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: we will be happy to answer your questions as soon as possible!
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