Cracked Pool Deck Dilemmas

When sunny skies and warm temperatures come around, your family is eager to dive into poolside relaxation. But a cracked pool deck leads to tripping hazards and potential injury.

As fellow homeowners in the Southeast, AFS knows the stress this type of damage causes, particularly when children are trying to enjoy pool time. This guide provides insight into why pool decks crack and how our leading concrete lifting services can help you fix the problem.

What Is a Cracked Pool Deck?

Cracks or breaks in the concrete around in-ground pools define a cracked pool deck. These cracks might be surface-level or deeper, threatening the deck’s integrity.

Such impairments not only lessen the functionality of your pool zone but also present dangers like tripping. Furthermore, these cracks can direct water towards your dwelling, possibly causing foundational issues or damp basements.

These fractures might also hint at potential weaknesses in other concrete structures on your premises. Be vigilant for:

Ignoring these signs can intensify problems, necessitating extensive and costlier repairs. Whenever you notice such issues, it’s prudent to seek advice from trusted concrete repair specialists like AFS.

What Causes a Cracked Pool Deck?

Most concrete damages arise due to shifting or weakening of the surrounding soil. Various reasons can lead to pool deck fractures, including:

Ground Shifting: Uneven ground settling might twist and cause cracks in the concrete.
Soil Degradation: Chemicals from pools can wear away the supporting soil, producing cracks when underground gaps form.
Root Growth: Expanding tree roots might disrupt soil, causing concrete misalignment.
Climate Shifts: Torrential rains or flooding can soften the ground, causing the concrete to settle and break. Alternating freezing and thawing conditions might also induce cracks.
Building Mistakes: Errors while laying or setting the concrete might make it sag and eventually break.

Concrete tends to crack when exposed to these pressures due to its stiff nature. Thus, it’s beneficial to discern the reasons behind concrete wear.

Can You Fix a Cracked Pool Deck?

Yes, you can! Repairing a cracked pool deck is feasible. However, traditional methods like mudjacking or store-bought concrete fillers will not address the core problem.

Instead, a professional solution that focuses on the root issues will ensure the best lasting fix for a cracked pool deck. AFS employs a cutting-edge method called PolyRenewal™. This substance not only elevates the concrete to its desired position but also swiftly resolves foundational problems.

How to Fix a Cracked Pool Deck

AFS has a trusted process for lifting and repairing cracked concrete, ensuring lasting results for homeowners throughout the Southeast. The process looks like this:

Conducting a thorough inspection to identify the core issues and plan the best repair strategy.
Boring minimal, dime-sized holes into the affected concrete areas.
Placing our specialized injection tools into the holes.
Preparing our exclusive two-part polymer foam to create PolyRenewal™.
Injecting PolyRenewal™ underneath the compromised concrete.
The foam swiftly expands, filling voids, lifting the concrete, and solidifying within 15 minutes.
This procedure not only elevates the concrete but also fortifies the underlying soil.
Removing injection ports and sealing the holes.
Ensuring any cracks are sealed to prevent future water intrusion.
Providing periodic maintenance to ensure lasting performance.

AFS’s strategy combines alleviating symptoms with addressing fundamental issues. Our custom solutions meet your specific needs, outshining traditional methods.

Why Address Pool Deck Cracks Now

Fixing concrete not only provides an instant remedy but also long-term advantages. By repairing a cracked slab, you’ll benefit from:

Enhanced Safety: Cracked decks pose a risk, especially for kids and those with mobility challenges.
Mitigated Shifting: Concrete elevation halts problems causing shifting and cracking.
No Architectural Damage: Repairing concrete prevents damage extension to walls and foundation.
Less Water Problems: Cracks might let water seep towards your residence, causing mold in crawl spaces or basements. Concrete elevation averts this.
Upheld Aesthetics and Property Worth: Concrete mending enhances your home’s visual appeal and safeguards its market value.

For holistic pool deck solutions, trust AFS. Our specialized methods guarantee precision and endurance, outdoing standard choices.

Rely on AFS for Dependable Pool Deck Solutions

A pool day should be free from tripping hazards. Elevate your pool’s safety with AFS. Our proficiency in concrete solutions ensures any pool deck repairs are enduring.

Southeast homeowners have trusted us for years. Connect with us today for a complimentary evaluation and let us restore your property’s charm and stability.

Resources

A Homeowner’s Guide to Concrete Issues Over Time

Your concrete can suffer from increasingly challenging conditions over time. What kind of damage should you look for?

How To Lift Sinking Concrete

How to lift sinking outdoor concrete in Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi

Why Does Concrete Sink?

When the soils underneath a concrete slab are unable to support its weight, the slab will sink.

_{Disclaimer: “Concrete leveling” means the process by which cracked, uneven concrete is stabilized, and in many cases lifted, by means of PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam. AFS does not guarantee that PolyRenewal™ can make your concrete perfectly level.}