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What will happen if expansion joint is not used between gunite pool coping and cement decking?
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∙ 13y ago
If the decking shifts,rises and moves it will push on the coping of the pool. Also, this helps keep water from under the pool and if the ground has moisture until it and freezes then it cause the deck to rise.
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What type of material do you use to repair the joints between coping tile and cement decking around a pool?
W.R. Meadows Co. makes a product called Deck O Seal that will do the job of filling the gap between pool coping and cement deck.
Do you need an expansion joint for a gunite pool between the coping and patio?
Absolutely
How do you clean cement spots off pool coping?
If the coping is made out of cement as well, VERY carefully use a sanding block to remove the cement spots, repainting will probably be necessary unless you have the hands of a surgeon.
What kind of decking and coping should you use around a salt water pool?
Concrete deck and or terracotta paver's work well As well as simple harwood decking if you prefer a natural look
Is plastic coping permanently cemented into the decking on older pools?
Yes, but you can usually remove the exposed parts and replace with "Deck O Seal" or similar product
Concerned about the gap between the concrete edge or trim of pool and the rest of the concrete flooring?
I assume the "gap" you refer to is the expansion joint between the coping and the concrete deck. The expansion joint is there to prevent damage from occurring in case of movement. There should be no reason for concern, unless you are replacing the deck.
What mixture of mortar and sand do you use for brick bullnose safety grip coping and is there a tool for measuring the cuts that will need to be made?
for the coping bed -22 shovels sand -1 bag cement -1 shovel mircale lime brick joints - 5 sand - 2 cement - no lime (shovels)
Why would one side of gunite pool drop one inch below deck after a hard freeze and after rewarming pop back up also now have horizontal crack running along both ends will HO cover this?
I have a feeling that what happened to you is exactly what happened to me, but it's not the gunite that dropped. Your pool deck rose. I wondered the same thing. It's kind of an optical illusion. The ground froze under the decking and caused it to push up. Thank goodness for that expansion joint between the decking and the coping, or my coping would have all broken off into the pool. We had a few little edges crack off which will require some minor repair, but like yours, our decking did go back down after a few days of warmer weather. Scared the you-know-what out of me when I first saw it, though. My pool guy said that the gunite is so thick, it's not going anywhere. Good luck!
How do you remove aluminum inground pool coping?
Pool Copings is expected while an in-ground pool is being built. An adjusting material disengages the pool's edge or the shell wall from the incorporating surface area. Maybe of the best thing about adjusting is that it will in general be completely changed with a huge number, materials, and styles to oblige your style and monetary arrangement. Copings can be precast with straight lengths, corners, or bended segments. Most stones are made of permeable, grayish-white cement. Rather of Pool Copings stone, concrete or wood decking that loosens up to or fairly past the edge of some pool plans can be found. for more information visit on : buytilesandmore
What is the difference between direct coping and defensive coping?
Direct coping involves facing and addressing a problem or stressor directly, by taking proactive steps to resolve it. Defensive coping involves avoiding or denying the problem or stressor, by using strategies such as denial, avoidance, or blaming others. In general, direct coping is considered more adaptive and effective in managing stress and challenges.
Pool coping installation?
What about "pool coping installation" ??????
What do you use to repair cracks between the pool deck and the coping?
caulk NO...caulk shrinks and cracks. Use a self leveling polysulfide compound like Sika or Deck-O-Seal. Now I am talking about the space between the coping and the deck and not cracks in the actual deck.
