Getting Your Pool Deck Ready For Summer

Summer is rapidly approaching. That means pools are once again making a splash as the season starts to change and the weather heats up. As homeowners focus their attention back to their backyards, they might find their pools look a little different from the end of pool season last year and it could be because their pool deck is no longer level.  

Your pool deck may have foundational issues. Perhaps there are cracks in and around the pool leading to potential leaks. Or maybe you’re just looking to give your backyard a refresh with new paint or pool tiles. Whatever your reason it’s essential to make time for pool deck repairs so you can get back to swimming, all season long.

Level Up Your Pool Deck

Does your pool deck need a facelift? While the aesthetics of your pool are always important, leveling out your pool deck goes far beyond an initial glance. Sinking concrete can create a dangerous tripping hazard if left unrepaired and can even affect your home’s insurance. Uneven concrete is likely due to the soil under your deck settling and compressing over time. This can be fixed by lifting and leveling your concrete with a minimally invasive foam. When it comes to fixing your pool deck foundation, leaving it to the professionals is always the route to go. Within a day, your pool can be leveled and functional again.

Redirect Runoff Water

As the weather starts to heat up, the rain starts to fall harder in some areas of the country. That’s why as seasons begin to change it’s important to address water drainage in your backyard. Redirecting water from your roof can help keep your pool functional and safe from erosion. This will help keep your pool deck level and keep your pools safe from potential contaminants. In areas with heavy rain, we recommend sitting on your porch during a rainstorm and watching the flow of runoff from the roof to find a solution that will make a difference for you pool and yard.

Control Your Landscape

Keeping your landscaping intact not only makes your backyard look nice, but also keeps your pool deck in line. Overgrown vegetation and impeding landscaping can cause plants to grow over your pool deck causing your concrete to deteriorate prematurely. Consistent cleaning and landscaping updates can allow you to stay ahead of these problems before the solution is ripping up your entire deck for repairs, leaving your pool out of commission.

Fixing Cracks in Your Pool Deck’s Foundation

Cracks in and around your pool not only affect your water bill, but also the foundation of your pool deck. Water levels can take soil out from under your pool causing earlier erosion than you might anticipate. If you’re starting to see sand underneath the water, it’s time to call out the professionals. As a pool’s foundation starts to settle, you could find coping problems that include cracks or loose tiles or bricks along the edge of the pool. Not only are the cracks very sharp causing potential abrasions or cuts, but this can also pull the coping away causing the liner of your pool to start to sag, erode the soil, and cause moisture within the liner of your pool. That’s why it’s important to get ahead of cracks you see on your pool deck before damage is generated that causes a larger bill to fix.

Choose a Permanent Pool Deck Repair

When it comes to keeping your pool deck up to par, call in professionals that can offer a permanent solution rather than a DIY band-aid fix. An expert can offer solutions to all of the issues you might see this season with your pool deck’s foundation. Many foundational pool deck issues can be addressed on average within a half to full day’s work, saving you time, money, and the headache of repairs.

Getting your pool ready for the summer doesn’t have to be a hassle. While there are jobs you can do yourself like redirecting water through your lawn from runoff or keeping your landscaping in control, it’s essential to call in professionals for bigger fixes, especially to your pool deck and foundations.

Contributed by Brent Pearson – Alpha Foundations