Neil Anderson

Learning from our mistakes.? Sometimes the best way to know how to do something is knowing how not to do it.? This lecture presents case histories of damaged rigid pool shells and how they were repaired.? It addresses issues such as:?

1. Loose fill settlement and cracked pools
2. Expansive soil damage
3. Buoyant or "popped" pool shells from high ground water
4. Desiccating clays damage
5. Frost heave and damage
6. Poor workmanship

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Learning Objectives:

• What ground conditions can present a potential problem
• What material issues can present a problem
• When to call in an expert
• Methods to repair damaged pool shells

Target Audience: Architect/Designer, Builder/Installer, Contractor/Subcontractor