Concrete deck leveling and repair

PeteMarch

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Jun 9, 2023
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New jersey
Hello all,

Bought this house 15 year old pool. Concrete has settled around the pool and affected deck sloping. I'd also say we had a slow leak from the skimmer for a number of years that might have undermined the deck on the left side. Pavers on the left side have also settled ~6'' in that area. Many of the white PVC concrete expansion joints have either been removed or never installed, so I will have to repair some of those. Plan is to foam or mud jack the deck back to level, and re-do the pavers

1) Any experience with foam vs mud jacking the pool deck? I am considering doing a DIY foam jack.

2) How to repair / fill the concrete control joints? Mastic, poly backer rod, other?

3) Anything special I must do in the joint between the fiberglass and the concrete deck? this joint is not filled with anything?

Other tips / recommendations (Besides rip it all out and redo ;))

After all level and filled, I will investigate coating options (Epoxy or other).

Pics below->
Thanks!
-Pete


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Hello all,

Bought this house 15 year old pool. Concrete has settled around the pool and affected deck sloping. I'd also say we had a slow leak from the skimmer for a number of years that might have undermined the deck on the left side. Pavers on the left side have also settled ~6'' in that area. Many of the white PVC concrete expansion joints have either been removed or never installed, so I will have to repair some of those. Plan is to foam or mud jack the deck back to level, and re-do the pavers

1) Any experience with foam vs mud jacking the pool deck? I am considering doing a DIY foam jack.

2) How to repair / fill the concrete control joints? Mastic, poly backer rod, other?

3) Anything special I must do in the joint between the fiberglass and the concrete deck? this joint is not filled with anything?

Other tips / recommendations (Besides rip it all out and redo ;))

After all level and filled, I will investigate coating options (Epoxy or other).

Pics below->
Thanks!
-Pete


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I’ve never trusted the foam although people that do the service swear it’s fine and long lasting. We have all kinds of critters that burrow underground and eat through stuff so I trust they can’t eat through rock, but could dig out foam and make nests from it. Combine that with water intrusion around the foam makes me trust it less. Though it’s closed cell so maybe not a concern.
 
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