How to repair a structural crack in a swimming pool - Ultimate Pool Guy - The Truth 6.4

In this next episode Lalo and I discuss the methods and techniques of how to appropriately address a structural leak/crack in a swimming pool structure with rebar staples.
Spanish Version
• Cómo reparar una griet...
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The Truth 6.4

[@mmartin7483]

This is exactly what I was looking for on internet. Thank you for a detailed no frills step by step pool repair.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

You're welcome!

[@dougmcdowell6411]

Love the videos. POOL NINJA cracks me up

[@grambo50]

Thanks for the videos. Lots of great tips. I'm prepping for a large project on a 30,000 gallon 40 year old gunite pool. It has a cracked bond beam all around and cracks around the skimmer. Would you recommend hydrolic cement or a gunite sprayer for the repairs?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

We generally do these repairs by hand and not with a machine Hydraulic cement Rapid set products Rebar staples and reinforcement where needed/ removal of damage areas and Rusty sections You can remove large sections of the bond beam form it up and report with sack concrete if needed There is another video on my channel doing an overview of shotcrete I think that's what you're referring to you can familiarize yourself by watching that video if you care to do so Thank you for your questions and for writing in

[@JuanBotes]

like the instructions, i am doing small scale structure crak repair of my pool. we have clay movement and my pool was terrible build, i am in south Africa and looking for the 2 part anchor epoxy. i had my stables made out of 12mm iron bit shorter - pool companies in south africa will hate you for showing this type of DIY videos LOL. Thanks !!!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

the 2 part epoxy should be available from a local home depot or building materials...the 2 part is so that it can expand and cure here is a simpson product from home depot...I did a google search for "2 part anchor epoxy" www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=TXkTXbfNDI7WtAan6rqIDA&q=2+part+concrete+anchor+epoxy&oq=2+part+anchor+ep&gs_l=psy-ab.3.0.0i22i30.3698.8500..10527...1.0..0.146.1989.0j17......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..35i39j0i131j0j0i10j33i22i29i30.7VFuENKbwLY hope this helps...please write in if more information is needed...best regards

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

quick rete product also from the home depot: www.homedepot.com/p/Quikrete-8-6-oz-High-Strength-Anchoring-Epoxy-862031/203604182

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

amazon mail order??? availability?

[@JuanBotes]

Thanks i found a two part epoxy anchor locally, the sales rep said it start to cure in 3-5 minutes.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes that sounds about right Good luck with your project let me know if you need any more help

[@desireepatenaude8237]

Very informative. Presentation is easy to follow. I worry about all the workers that don't protect their lungs. As a boss, it should be required as the dust produced will cause life long lung issues.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you for writing in and taking a look at our work

[@razorramoneljefe5956]

You never worked with raza have you ? Lol

[@scarchest5528]

That’s cool you have a version in spanish too. I dont speak spanish I just think it’s a nice thing to do. And the fuck off part was funny. I like people like you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thanks for writing in brother...we appreciate people like you checking out our work...keep it real out there!!

[@jimkline6285]

hay Mike really enjoy the in death videos, nice job, would you use this method, staples etc. on a pool that was not getting replastered,

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thanks glad you like the work...yes this type of structural repair can be used any time the pool is leaking...if there is no budget or desire to re-plaster the entire pool then yes you will a patch in the finished work

[@gloriahernandez7107]

gracias vatos...and for the hydraulic cement..can you please recommend a brand that you like?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Quickrete makes a good hydraulic cement And Rapid set products are also pretty good although they are not advertised as a hydraulic cement All of that can be found at your local Home Depot

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

🎬💥👌

[@desmo8679]

Question: It is possible to buy the #5 rebar already bent into staple form, or must I use a pipe bender to do so myself?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

you can bend your own staples on site and there is nothing wrong with that...we used a rebar bender - which is a red pipe looking tool with some teeth on one end - and an open piece of pipe to hold the other end of the steel...we also have them bent for us from a shop but we are getting them by the 100s I'm not sure where you are located but you can call around to some local building suppliers and see if they carry bent staples or if they can do that for you otherwise manufacturing your own is also doable hope that helps=)

[@shannonlynchmba83]

Awesome videos! What does one do if there’s old repaired cracks in plaster with concrete but no leaks. If i used a hi build epoxy paint from ramuc could I get around crack repairs. I’m in BC Canada and am trying to save some bucks but still feel like I’m spending a fortune here. Thanks in advance for your help!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

you say there are existing repairs to the structure...with no current leaking?...then we have to assume that the repairs are holding and were hopefully done correctly you could always re-open things and re-work the area if you aren't comfortable or have reason to believe there is further damage also for what reasons are you applying the hi build?...to stop a crack? or stop a crack from leaking...that likely wont work I believe those products are marketed for surface improvement etc... type applications a true structural failure will surly have enough force to tear through an epoxy application although temporary relief may be achieved hope this helps lmk if you need more

[@shannonlynchmba83]

Thank you very much for your help I sincerely appreciate it!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@shannonlynchmba83 no problem best of luck with your project

[@tammysmith9079]

I have a ss pool w concrete floor that has been previously plastered and has long cracks on the floor of the pool it is in a 2 season room so the question is : would it b cheaper to fix the problems or have someone redo the floor of the pool and costs involved

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello I am not very familiar with what a 2 season room is...however if you have a structure that has issues my approach or methodology would be to address both: repair that damaged structure and if possible address the root cause...not sure if that answered your question you can email pictures here [e-mail]

[@lynnleviton7842]

Loved your information! We have a gunite pool that we believe has structural leaks. Trying (!!!!!) to get our pool people to get it fixed. There are vertical cracks in the sides, corners, at the skimmers, stairs, and on the bottom of the pool. The pool is also out of level. In reading, I believe it is because of a soil issue here in MS. Any other information you can give me I can have to help with this project. Thank you.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

yes I forget the technical term but it sounds like you are not on packed soil...you have (loomy?) sandy conditions and the structure is moving or has been moving over time... not all pool cracks leak water...normal plaster wear and shrinkage can both generate surface type spider cracking that don't leak advice...you have what you have...tear it out if you really don't like it or cant have it fixed...but we have never seen anything that we haven't been able to make repair attempts with...we have done many jobs on pools with multiple cracks in multiple locations...I remember a few jobs we did where we had upwards of 35+ staples in a single pool...located everywhere walls, steps, corners & flats your pool contractor should already be familiar with the structural repairs discussed in my video...I can suggest gathering several estimates and talking to several different contractors about your job...after that you will probably have a more comfortable understanding of which individual has a good handle on this type of work and who is lost after your repairs are made always maintain a full bowl of water...the outward pressure of the water will help keep your structure sturdy...an empty pool is weak and hollow you can email estimates and whatever for review here: [e-mail] if you want me to look at you paperwork for opinions hope all this helps & good luck with your project lmk know if you need more

[@ces2101]

I have the same issue. A vertical crack at my deep skimmer and it is out of level. I think it was because of my hot tub pipes leaking around that area

[@penkola]

what to do after three repairs like this and after two years new crack appeared 6" next to the last one?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

a more complete repair is needed feel free to email us here [e-mail]

[@stormfactory9805]

Yo! Thanks for the informative video. What would something like this crack fix service cost? I have a fix and flip property in Woodland Hills I'm looking to buy that has a crack in the gunite from a tree a few feet away from the pool. Is that in your service area? One suggestion for you: add your web site link to this video's description. You have almost 17,000 views and I'm pretty sure some people would click your link.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello thank you for writing in crack repairs vary usually between 1250 - 2250...price depends on length, size, depth and complexity of the repair...also not all cracks in pools leak water but this sounds like a leaking crack...I am happy to work with you on your project...we are based out of Sherman oaks...you can email privately here: [e-mail] re: the web site link...thanks for the recommendation right now my YT presence is the best way to reach us thank you

[@jacksparrow5547]

Great guys to work with👍

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@ospuddy]

What kind of anti-rust paint are you using 9:17? Does the overspray of the paint onto the concrete cause bonding issues with the new cement?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

The over spray isn't enough to be an issue Its rust o leum matte black

[@danielvillegas5604]

Great video. My pool is being re-plastered with pebble Tec. and they believed that there is a minor crack below the planter bed. What the average cost roughly. I had read approx $75 A linear foot

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hello My staple crack repairs usually start off around $1850 Its labor intensive and there is liability involved Hope this helps

[@djryder2002]

AHAHHAA great video man, Great work. Hey I have a Bond beam crack, can I use ANY hydraulic cement to fill it in?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thanks for writing in brother...I like quickrete water stop...also rapid set products are also good to work with, even though they are not specified as a hydraulic I have used them before in similar applications...depending on the severity of the crack you will want to tie in some re-bar strength hope this helps good luck with your project

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

bond beams usually have a lot of rebar in them

[@Jay-bi8kn]

Quick question. What are the specific brand/product names you use to create white standard pool plaster? Something I can get locally?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

White sand and white cement with calcium prills for accelerator

[@Jay-bi8kn]

@@UltimatePoolGuy could you recommend me a white cement i can pick out from big box stores? I'm having trouble finding some. Thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Try local building supply Central valley builders supply Arroyo in sylmar Are 2 that you might try Also local full line up pool stores have small buckets of white pre mix patch compound

[@duanepools2096]

Google "Universal White Cement" they ship! I recommend their "Finest Finish" white! That is a premixed plaster that is strong and will hold up. The key word is PREMIXED! If you don't know how to mix the white concrete and white marble sand properly, your efforts will fail! Sure wish I made a video on this type of repair!

[@billsmith987]

Was there not a rebar cage tied during construction? Not clear on: Where the failure was. Was it 12 on 12? Surcharge in the deep end? shotcrete, gunite, hand pack? How was the crack discovered? The point is: if there is a structural failure and there is 12 on 12 with or without surcharge, then there's a bigger problem that staples won't fix.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

sounds good brother, thank you for writing in

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

What happens if you have a hairline crack in the concrete floor of the pool and ground water keeps coming out? I have used that product water cement stop and it just keeps getting watered down and runs away from the crack because the crack is on a slope. Gravity isn't helping. Any recommendations? Great video !!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

This is tricky You possibly need a hydrostatic valve You can also drill relief holes while a repair is made

[@breakingballswithtony6897]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Thank you for the quick response. Awesome guy!! Thanks

[@scorpiuswireless1]

Good luck with the quick fix

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@orlandosparks831]

can I ask what it usually cost to re-plaster a pool as I have a pool that is 50 years old that still holds water but would like to redo.. Maybe an average per sq ft as my pool is kidney shaped.. and I like to use the glass and darker blue color

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Atypical replaster job we'll run between $5,500 and $7,500 depending on the linear footage and if you want the tile replaced or not the scope of work really depends on the cost of the job and how detailed you would like to make the work

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hope this helps brother reach out if you have any more further questions🍔🍟🐒

[@tonyp6554]

What cement do I use to repair cracks and holes around skimmer area?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

We like rapid set products // any And quickrete water stop and hydraulic cement

[@tonyp6554]

@@UltimatePoolGuy thank you so much and fast reply!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

No problem

[@mightycleanhousewash2833]

You guys rock and this was a solid class with very useful information. I know you mentioned you are in California but do you have any contacts of people that do these type of repairs on the east coast? Im in Pennsylvania

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hello yes we are Los Angeles based I don't have any East Coast contacts I can recommend trying to find a local swimming pool contractor perhaps reviewing the information in the video with them and making sure that they're doing the repairs in accordance with the practices shown in the video Also The repairs you see in this video are for a concrete structure pool so also make sure you're dealing with that sometimes East Coast pools are vinyl liner or fiberglass Hope this helps and good luck 🔥

[@mightycleanhousewash2833]

@@UltimatePoolGuy thank you for your detailed reply. I’ll do that and have a great rest of you 2023

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@jaysaiedbuhyra9530]

Great video great job arrogant introduction

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@Jeus-h3o]

This method is done in concrete, but with clean rebar without rust, properly painted with paint that will protect metal rebar and protect from concrete acids to prevent spalls in the near future...

[@bluesmanal]

I have dirt showing from broken away gunite and rusted rebar underneath the skimmer about 2 feet wide down to a V shape about 3 feet will this procedure work to repair my pool?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

if i understand the question correctly ... if you are opening up your skimmer and have busted it out to the bottom and are now seeing rusted re-bar and dirt ?? this sounds normal for the bottom of a skimmer the skimmer is a separate structure that is attached to the pool structure with rebar and concrete generally this block of concrete is about 2ftx2ftx3ft and encased in concrete and the skimmer is locked in this way if your skimmer has failed and has leaked over the years then the gunite here will be more like sand and your re-bar will be shit here is where we can start with installing the new skimmer and rebuilding the re-bar cage there is another video on the channel that discusses the installation of a new concrete skimmer hope this helps

[@bluesmanal]

Sorry I need to explain better, we had our pool demoed for glass pebble reglazing and we found that the gunite and rebar were eaten away and showing dirt from inside the pool wall underneath the skimmer

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@bluesmanal whatever it is these areas can be built back up failed rebar needs to be replaced with good rebar tied in structurally sound and these areas rebuilt back to specifications thats it what ever looks to be poor identify these areas and rebuild them so that when the pool is finished these are no longer areas of compromise

[@bluesmanal]

Can you take on a job like this right now?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes

[@theo7494]

How long on the average will a crack repair done as you have shown be likely to last.? Thanks in advance for your consideration.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hello thank you for writing in this is considered a structural repair and take into account we are professionals that do this all the time but i have never been called back to one of mine that started leaking again the idea of the staple is to offer both the repair and some prevention moving forward as the structure now has to work against those forces also it should also be stated that we do not offer any warranties on crack repairs due to the infinite number of variables involved

[@MSLFLXR]

@@UltimatePoolGuy My above reference pool had a crack repaired with torque lock staples in 2007 and is now leaking at that seam again. Is that unusual? Will it require additional staples to repair the recurrent crack and leak or just clean out, hydraulic cement and resurface? What is the best approach in your opinion? Thanks in advance for your consideration.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

I'm not familiar with the tork lock product Similarly I personally have never been called back on any staple repair work that we have done however having a crack reopen or become an intermittent problem is not all that unusual Although I can certainly understand you would like to avoid having to open that back up again the correct and most proficient way to address your issue again is to open it up and rework it Sort of like when the engine goes on a car we don't just change the piston that went bad it's time to rebuild the entire engine It should also be said that there are a number of variables at play here such as geological shifting which is completely unpredictable and can bring tremendous forces with it For these reasons it's common to offer no warranty when performing crack repairs out in the field

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

So I have a question. I have multiple cracks in the bottom of my pool and the leak has been continuously getting worse over the years and it’s time to fix it. Is every pool thick enough to do this type of repair. I guess I’m worried about chipping too much out. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

If you are dealing with a concrete structure pool you should have no problems conducting these types of repairs use plenty of two-part epoxy to anchor your rebars and plenty of hydraulic cement and rapid set cement in your repair work I don't think this type of repair would work well for a vinyl liner pool or a fiberglass shell pool This job as well as our business is located in Los Angeles California for reference

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

@@UltimatePoolGuy ya it’s a concrete pool. Do you Bend the rebar yourself or do you order them from somewhere? Thanks for the quick reply. I was looking at torque lock staples. They are pricey but I feel like because they compress Inwards on the crack it’s a more reliable fix. Have you used this product?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

These days we get our Staples prefabricated and prevent and they come with some sort of anti-corrosion coating on them already Back in the day we would cut and bend Staples either the day before the job or on the job itself The other products you're referring to I don't have any knowledge of or experience working with

[@robconnect2]

Great Video, by the way what kind of paint do you use?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Regular rustoleum matte black or something similar for some rust protection

[@robconnect2]

Okay, I went ahead and bought green rebar epoxy paint. I imagine that will work too. Thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

this is for rust and corrosion protection sounds like you are fine

[@johnlockie]

You're in Southern California? How to get in touch? I have a pool with similar issues and am looking for a pro.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

ultimatepoolguy@gmail

[@Steveleanr]

Having my pool remodeled and they found 3 cracks, what is the expected costs to fix this?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

It really depends on the size and severity of the cracks however a price between $1,250 on the low end and let's say $2,850 on the high-end should be able to take care of a lot of that work 4 deep or very severe cracks it could be higher than this estimated range

[@Steveleanr]

i@@UltimatePoolGuy per crack or total? They don't look all that deep, only one is about 5 ft long..

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Again it really depends on the size severity and location of these cracks however I would think $1,000 per crack should be able to handle something moderately severe also it depends on your location and what Market you're in however I think these are pretty fair estimates

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sorry I'm driving and just read the rest of your last message yes it sounds like for minor cracking or intermediate level cracking it's fair to assume that it would fall within the price range of specified please do make sure structural repair gets performed and not something like epoxy injection

[@Steveleanr]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Yes, 2500 for staples and membrane... I appreciate your help!

[@MrBmxbrawler]

Yo Brother , are these ultimate pool guy shirts available? Thanks

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Yes I can send you something Feel free to email me here [e-mail]

[@gregoriosalas656]

Whare can I buy the cement you used for this video, thanks in advance

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Home depot or your local building supply yard

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Rapid set products

[@gesquadent.1428]

What’s the brand of the epoxy ?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Simpson makes a 2 part epoxy that can you usually be found at the big name hardware stores like home Depot and so forth it's a two-part anchor epoxy same as house foundations and so forth

[@gloriahernandez7107]

can someone share the exactly name of the epoxy please? thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Simpson anchor epoxy It is a general two-part anchor epoxy commonly used in construction and bolting house foundations it has a high bond strength and expands a little bit upon curing

[@gloriahernandez7107]

Thank you sooooo much

[@MrMusic55123]

isn't the plaster protecting the pool? is it necessary to fix a crack before plastering?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

If the pool has visible cracking those repairs should be made prior to a replaster job If you are not considering a replaster job then generally we wait until the pool is losing water and actively leaking prior to draining the pool and conducting repairs

[@kailuafrog]

Good procedure but I have my reservation about the "rust proofing" of the rebar. That little spray is not going to do anything at all. I'll use POR15 for that

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds good brother thanks for sharing

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

💥💥👍👍

[@duanepools2096]

I powder coat my staples!

[@MrMusic55123]

I heard that crack repair is 10$ per square foot, making the repair expensive ~500$. Would you recommend someone doing it themselves or stick with a contractor?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

I can't tell you what to do here in Los Angeles we change 1650-1850 for a single repair and more for multiple repairs

[@johnnierice6817]

Just out of curiosity, have you ever used a CrackLock? I think that you would find it much stronger and without the extra added step of having to treat the rebar against rust and damage from corrosion, as the carbon is never going to do either.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

No sir I have not We have been doing it the way you see in the video for years

[@johnnierice6817]

@@UltimatePoolGuy Would you like to try some out? I'd bet that you'd like the speed and ease of the installation, as well as the fact that the CrackLock is stronger and never going to corrode. You can contact me at [e-mail]

[@duanepools2096]

This is not true! Torque Locks are not as reliable as the same thing that the pool structure was built upon! However depending on where you are in the country anything metal needs to be bonded! Also I didn't see an acid wash of the substrate before the new cement went on. New concrete will not bond to old concrete properly unless it is acid washed first. Full 31% proof muriatic acid is a must before any new finish or repair goes in!

[@johnnierice6817]

Torque Locks are not what I was talking about. I don't like the application of the Torque Locks for a number of reasons that I can go over in another forum. However, what I was talking about is an epoxy based bond to the concrete and then an installation of the Concrete CrackLock from Rhino Carbon Fiber. As for acid washing the concrete prior to bonding new concrete, that is not advisable in any repair format I've ever dealt with. The acid, when sprayed onto the repair area it can accidentally hit and start corrosion of the rebar used in the structural elements of the pool. Even if you are lucky enough to be able to neutralize the acids after you have cleaned, and that's incredibly unlikely, any steel/iron/metal will be compromised. In addition, if the pool was built using epoxy coated rebar, which was very possible depending on it's age, you will have introduced a potential "slip" issue by introducing acids against/thru/into the epoxy coating on the rebar. That "slip" will potentially destabilize the rebar throughout the entire pool. The acid will run between the rebar metal and the epoxy coating. When that happens it will allow the rebar to move within the epoxy coating and create regions of instability. I'm currently a sitting member on the ACI committee that talks about different types of adhesives and coatings on concrete, and we have specific protocols against this.@@duanepools2096

[@davidserrano9140]

The Wiht man always said , we did 😂😂 bud he only Watch the Real Man work !

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds wrong

[@a10pilotg74]

How much does a job like this cost and what do I need to look out for ? Please advise

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

A pool with severe leaking will let you know that you may have a problem with the structure Adding water more than 2x's a week Usually around 1850 for a single crack

[@crypticbehavior9091]

Where can one buy the epoxy

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Simpson strong tie 2 part anchor epoxy Can be found at your local building supply home Depot or Lowe's

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

www.google.com/search?q=simpson+strong+tie+anchor+epoxy&oq=simpson+strong+tie+anchor+epoxy&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l4.8076j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[@dizzyrooster]

So the crack was just stapled but not injected? I would of filled that crack up with epoxy to completely seal it and prevent any water intrusion that will cause possibly future damage again. Cracks not really fixed unless it is completely filled with resin. The staples are a must .

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

There is no epoxy product that exists on the market anywhere That can stop the forces of a swimming pool structure to stop cracking or moving Its a futile effort This is what the staples are for 🤜🤛

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

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[@peggycollinslloyd8357]

Great job guys! I wish you were located in Florida. I've had problems with my pool for years and haven't been able to find anyone to properly repair it. Very frustrating. Can you give an approximate cost for this type repair?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hello, sorry to hear that...structural cracks vary greatly in size and severity...the cost for repair usually depends on these factors...most repairs typically fall between $1250 on the low and around 3k for more serious situations... you should be able to find a qualified contractor for this work by doing general searches on google, yelp etc...if you have had ongoing problems I would suggest talking to 3 or more contractors to make sure that everybody is on the same page and that your issues are being properly diagnosed and treated lastly do make sure that if you have cracks or structural issues that you make sure that the repairs go down similar to what you saw in our video and to refrain from things like epoxy injections or other repairs that will only lead to more issues in the future feel free to reach out with any further questions and thank you for taking the time to check out our video best regards

[@peggycollinslloyd8357]

Thank you for your advise. I'll keep you informed.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Cool sounds good Thanks Best of luck

[@mronyourmindagain5016]

Might want to make sure you Primo wears a dust mask for the silica dust or you might be doing the labor soon. Concrete lung is no joke.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thank you sir I will pass that information along...thank you

[@sirred3052]

@ 1:52 OMFG had to stop the vid and rop the like instantly.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thanks for that brother!...and thanks for checking out our work

[@bluesmanal]

I need help fast! Thank you

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

copy that !!

[@bluesmanal]

How do I contact you?

[@eduardopreciado3987]

@@bluesmanal call the maestro

[@garybacon7342]

can you remove the coping and then raise my pool up about 18'' above grade then refinish the entire pool

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

yes

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

[e-mail]

[@jejoko]

If those are the known weakest point, why not reinforce them when building a pool. Of course not, where is the fun in that? Thank you for the great video!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

its impossible to predict or forecast the stressors on any structure freeway overpass building or swimming pool but we understand where they commonly fail

[@LIBERTY0RDEATH]

Have you seen a pool prior to being sprayed? There is tons of rebar.

[@paulgray6100]

This is a riot

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

👉👌

[@abz2000123]

Quite a good and instructive presentation, i never thought of making staples with rebar, though i did notice that the rebar can still bend and stretch slightly due to the shape, one way of fixing that would be to have a couple of 2-3 inch diagonal pieces welded onto the ends so as to make them rigid (such as the triangular shape we use to reinforce heavy shelves and cantilevers). --- btw, were you swearing to impress the woman filming? Dunno y i found it funny and felt obliged to like and comment, quality of work is good though.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hey brother thanks for the great comment!...glad to hear that the video connected with you and had something to offer... and yes everything I do is to impress woman ;)… the rebar staples are anchored with epoxy and are also reinforced by the cementitious mixture put on top of it...they both strengthen each other best regards!

[@razorramoneljefe5956]

Telling you man I tell ppl this is the way to do it but they look at me like I'm crazy probably cuz it's expensive and ppl are tight wads but want a pool

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Feel free to share this video wherever brother

[@razorramoneljefe5956]

@@UltimatePoolGuy sharing it with my mom she bought a house with a pool that's leaking without even telling me and they filled it now she's on my case that I have to get it fix ....where you guys located ???? Do y'all do free estimates ? Thanks

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@razorramoneljefe5956 Los Angeles , yes feel free to email here [e-mail]

[@libbycampbell2557]

We are having our pool/spa resurfaced right now. We had a crack in our dam wall between the pool and spa. They demolished the old wall and rebuilt a new wall.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

That's one way to do it 👍

[@markbirmes2225]

Here in Texas gunite companies are pressing builders to restructure their contracts & eliminate the lifetime structural warranty in exchange for a 3-5 year warranty. The gunite guys end up paying for T&C , and complete re-plasters. Your work once again illustrates exactly what Ive heard about how to repair a structural crack. Fn staples. Great stuff.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hey brother Thanks for writing in I sent you an email regarding your listing service and you may have something there to open up to the entire industry Nationwide type of thing ...some sort of listing address service for swimming pool technicians and service companies You might be on to something there sort of like filter cleaning services that work for other pool technicians cleaning their filters you could offer a service specifically for the pool industry in that way 🤜🤛

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hey brother I sent you an email regarding your listing service for properties with pools and addresses this may be something you might want to open up to the entire pool industry as a nationwide service Similar to filter cleaning companies that work for other pool technicians you could offer a service that works for other pool companies looking for addresses lists with properties and swimming pools 🤜🤛

[@markbirmes2225]

@@UltimatePoolGuy i got it and was happy to hear your reply. Im in the works of making good on my commitment for a huge sample for you. Merry Christmas. I look forward to blowing things up in 2022.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds good 👍

[@davidtodd9708]

This method really won't work for long because the remaining gunite they are drilling into in dilapidated and weak. The weight of the pool she'll will easily overcome three or four staples. To fix it correctly it would have to be regunited with a bigger area removed. Another helpful tip if anyone is gonna try something like this. Plaster the pool with large pebble.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

sounds good brother thank you for writing in you forgot to mention that shooting gunite in any size area in a swimming pool will cost much more than the repair that is shown in this video in most cases tearing out sections of a pool to reshoot it is not a reasonable scope of work and financially unattainable for most customers stay real out there

[@whitewrapper2666]

Had to leave a comment...I didnt wanna fuck off..Haha keep the good work up bro, hey if you ever wanna get good car wraps and are in az tucson HOLLAAA

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Ok sounds good brother 👌 thanks for letting me know

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Stay real out there 💯

[@8523pugh]

What state are you in?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Los Angeles California however we travel to surrounding areas for work such as Hollywood Santa Barbara Etc

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Did you need some help with a project

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

or did you mean like a mental state? =)

[@8523pugh]

State..lol..ok I'm in Az.. Foundation crack in pool..needed help..maybe you know someone out here that can help

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

what city / area ill check for you

[@dougmcdowell6411]

I use a 306 stainless steel. TIG welded posts must more effective. rebar is WEAK

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds good brother Thanks for writing in ✅

[@steve16171617]

Thumbs up! Had me at "fuck off"! Subbed!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

right on thanks brother that means a lot to us...really glad to hear the video connected with you!

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

we also do pool side fashion videos that you might like...this is a link to a recent upload kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGjQm6GKqKaSh9E

[@richardjimenez7394]

Cool 😎

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

🤜🤛

[@d.b.6240]

why not use stainless steel rebar?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

I'm not sure The methods shown in the video is how we have been doing it for years

[@d.b.6240]

@@UltimatePoolGuy i just feel a non-rusting close to surface stainless steel re-bar may be helpful, however the stainless steel rebar is harder to bend and more expensive. It would be interesting to consider, as the paint introduces a failure point/layer and extra step. Stainless in theory you would not have to paint. But your successful with your existing practice, so I guess why change it.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

@@d.b.6240 perhaps it has to do with tensile strength

[@d.b.6240]

@@UltimatePoolGuy perhpas as Stainless is much stronger and probably hard to bend into a stable.

[@philliphobson8959]

No need for that attitude comment!

[@3rdshiftpaulf178]

I've identified my crack.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

right on brother!...was it in the pookie where you left it?! =)

[@3rdshiftpaulf178]

@@UltimatePoolGuy lol ! Great videos, man.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

awesome!...thanks for writing in and the great comment

[@stoneartscape]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you brother 🎯

[@betherealdeal]

Careful when you open that crack up Might find nuggets

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

hahaha thanks for checking out one of our vids yo!

[@timothydbaker9950]

I like grouting over it and applying a concrete crack block in material like dap seems to work well until clients start asking about warranties

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

generally speaking we do not offer a warranty on crack repairs either although we have never had one open back up, there are too many external and environmental factors to take into consideration thank you for writing in

[@carlosespinoza4375]

If you’re gonna chip concrete use a respirator or at least a dust mask that silica is no good to breath in

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

thanks for the comment brother...cant argue with that

[@kgatelyjr]

The gringo does not give a shit about the Mexican't worker

[@scarchest5528]

Our pool just got resurfaced and holy crap when they were grinding down our pool deck concrete there was a huge dust cloudbthe whole time. Im like no way can that be good to be breathing in. Some guys had masks while others didnt and just occasionally used their shirt to cover their face. I was like fuck that they all need masks for real!!!

[@arieb1533]

@@kgatelyjr personal responsibility. I know it sucks as adult to have it.

[@corieraypyburn2083]

Looking for Michael Martin from 1/7 weapons this is Pyburn

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Hey Corey It's great to hear from you I miss and think about you guys all the time!! 🔥🔥 How's the swimming pool? Needs repair this year You can message me here and it goes to my phone just like text message or you can send me emails here [e-mail] Hope you are well 🙏🙏🙏 🤜🤛

[@pedroruiz5688]

I think you should painted the rebar first

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

orle

[@mmartin7483]

I disagree.. heres why; hammering the rebar stapler would chip the paint. Best to paint after all hammering is complete.

[@MrRockrobstr]

I don’t see why you couldn’t have just spent a million dollars on titanium staples😎

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

ok sure or just spent the million on bs and left the pool broken =)

[@jouseviva6516]

Where is his mouth cover? ..cement very poisonous for lungs..no bueno..for lalouuu .. should tell him..👍🏻

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Thank you brother We Usually keep the mouth covers inside the truck in the wrapper where it's safe 💪

[@jouseviva6516]

@@UltimatePoolGuy 😂😂😂😂😂

[@peterkelly2465]

Why you wearing a woman's head scarf. ????

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

haha!...nice one brother! I'm a machine gun veteran of the USMC...shot the 240 golf for 4 years...and it is considered business like to cover your head when on duty...this is something that has stuck with me...so when I am out in the field grinding I try to cover the top of my head to remind myself of that thanks for the great comment and I hope that our videos are helpful! Stay Real

[@luiscon510]

IS a good video but Poor guy Lalo whit out PPE ALL SILIKA GOIN TO HIS LONGS please when make this Cain a videos is important Tech us safety first Póngase trucha Lalo me imagino que tiene familia que mantener cuídese y use protección para su salud .

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sounds good!💚

[@JulianUSA]

How about you take care of your employees and require them to use a mask?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

sounds good brother thanks for writing in

[@777cygnus]

Liilo & Stitch. On. Crax. HA. F.OOF. 👍💀

[@mikem1014]

wow thats is scary the guy banging is going to make more cracks in side walls.. he should have made hole bigger then needed an used more epoxy .....

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

Sorry brother this is the way the job gets done!!

[@kailuafrog]

Agree with that comment. The few hits missing the rebar and landing on the cracked concrete made me cringe...

[@SuperNinjaTurtle7272]

No mask?

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

not on this one brother, you should have one on during concrete demo, thank you for writing in =)

[@livefreeordie9931]

Painting rebar is a joke 😅. What company that builds a pool do you know that paints all the rebar on a pool before they shock Crete it. Rookies.

[@UltimatePoolGuy]

It's a widely used method Thanks for writing in brother

[@sergiobonilla8850]

Get outta here lol