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Hi everyone,
I’m hoping to get some advice on the best way to fix my pool.
We moved into our home about 20 years ago, and I was told the pool is made of Besser blocks with concrete and some fiberglass patches, which were then painted over.
Unfortunately, it hasn’t been repainted in a long time, and when I recently drained it to prep for either - repainting, adding a vinyl liner, or tiling, I discovered a large crack at the bottom.
I plan to do a lot of the prep work myself—sandblasting the sides, grinding if needed, and making sure everything is smooth and ready.
As a single mum on a mortgage with a limited budget, I’d love to hear your recommendations on the best, most cost-effective way to repair the pool,
so, it looks good and stays functional. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Hello @Avsvs
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about your swimming pool.
It's good to hear that you are ready to tackle all the prep-work that's required to get your pool functional again. If there is one part where I suggest spending money on, it is on the repair of the crack in the pool. I recommend engaging the services of a professional pool restoration specialist, they should be able to determine if the foundation of the pool has been compromised or if the crack at the bottom can simply be sealed. Spending your budget on the best possible seal you can find means that you' won't have to worry about water draining out for years.
I also recommend having the pool pump checked out while you are having your pool damage analysed. I suspect that a new pool filter will at least be in the list of things that need to be changed, and I just want you to be prepared for certain parts of the pump system to be replaced, especially if it has been left outside for quite a while.
Once the main issues have been addressed, the last thing you want to make sure is that your pool fence is complaint. Is the magnetic lock still working, is the height of the fence still passing regulation are any of the posts rusting and needing replacement? I also recommend checking the rules and regulations of your local council in regards to pool fencing and accessibility.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
