Inground Pool, need a Rebuild, Concrete Bottom, Steel Sides = Big Issues
asking for a friend, and they are open to work with Qualified Vendors and Contractors : preferably Local - near Chicago area
The "Ancient" steel sided walls, always Rust out and show after Reasealing, priming and painting, even with the Good stuff ( like Olympic ).
Note: this is for a Chicago Large Inground Pool, that has not been easy to maintain. Asking for a friend.
The solid steel sided walls, always Rust out and show after Reasealing, priming and painting, even with the Good stuff ( like Olympic ).
They Rust heavily at the seams and in a few spots, making it look pretty bad.
Steel Sides seems strong, very strong, and holds water quite well.
(Besides Resealing / Repainting) What are other good options ?
*** where ever this leads: to rebuilding, resurfacing, or some other creative solution ***
Gunite or new Compounds
If links are allowed, to the Photos, I am posting 2 links here, with a small gallery, so can show the issues.
I've heard that this type of side / edging that makes it difficult to do a Liner,
and it would be their dream come true to be able to rebuild this pool, so that it's "Almost" maintenance free.
Other Considerations ::
Pool maintenance has also been tough because of nearby trees, and a heavy fall of leaves throughout the fall/winter on an annual basis.
This could almost be rectified with a leafnet, or something creative, and there's been some trimming done.
Someone previously made a bad choice, and took out the main drain in the Deep end, and re-poured concrete over it; the owner extensively used the Dolphin vacuums.
The Inground Pool is Good Sized: being 17" x 42" -- holds roughly 35,000 gallons of water - and recommended to have it 1/2 full over a winter, to prevent ground shifting,
They are preparing for a cover soon, winter weather and a long-term solution as well.
Whad Up Blue Pool
Pool with Issues 2509
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