Posted: 2/12/2011 12:32:04 PM EDT
I noticed this rust looking spot on the side of our pool. It feels like a small chip in the plaster where the rust starts. Is the rust coming from rebar under the plaster? The pool isn't leaking, I'm wondering how bad this is.
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| Looks like rebar rust to me based on my experience. I believe it can be professionally fixed, but it won't be cheap date. Had the same thing in a couple of places but not as bad. Had the pool replastered because the plaster was generally pretty crappy after eight years, and the rust spots disappeared. Good luck. |
| The plaster is what makes a pool water tight. Looks like you have a crack or chip or worn plaster in that spot. Depending on the age of the plaster job, It may be a sign that the plaster is worn, or you may just need some repair work done. This is a guess based on what I know about pool construction and watching while my pool was being resurfaced. The one thing I've learned about pool ownership is that there is never a moment when you pool doesn't need some sort of attention. |
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The plaster is what makes a pool water tight. Looks like you have a crack or chip or worn plaster in that spot. Depending on the age of the plaster job, It may be a sign that the plaster is worn, or you may just need some repair work done. This is a guess based on what I know about pool construction and watching while my pool was being resurfaced. The one thing I've learned about pool ownership is that there is never a moment when you pool doesn't need some sort of attention. Any idea what it would cost to repair it in that spot? |
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Could be some type of algae. What do you treat your pool with? Its not algae. The pool is 16 x 32 5 ft deep at the deepest point, it was built in 2002. If it had to be replastered, could that wait another year or two? Anybody have an idea what a replaster costs? |
| I'm sure it could be repaired. I'd call a repair guy to come look at it. I'm sure they would give you a quote for free. I will say that I haven't had much luck with the local pool guys. They seem like a flaky bunch of people. I hired one guy to come out to replace tile. He sent out his worker. He finished about half the job, but never botherd to come back the next day. When I got the bill, I sent the owner a nice little letter letting him know what i think about his company. |
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I'm sure it could be repaired. I'd call a repair guy to come look at it. I'm sure they would give you a quote for free. I will say that I haven't had much luck with the local pool guys. They seem like a flaky bunch of people. I hired one guy to come out to replace tile. He sent out his worker. He finished about half the job, but never botherd to come back the next day. When I got the bill, I sent the owner a nice little letter letting him know what i think about his company. You think that one little chip could be fixed without replastering the whole pool? I agree 100% on the flakiness of pool guys. |
| I'd you know who built your pool, call them––if they're still in business. If not, call a large pool company in your area––they have the most to lose if they do a crappy job. I paid $4000 for a premium replaster job six years ago. At nine years old, you could be close to the edge of needing a replaster job––at least around here (Phoenix). Don't know whether they could do a local area like that. They might have to drain the pool to get at it. Only a pool pro is gonna know whether it's worth a try. |
The rust is probably from the mesh , or lath if you want the correct term (might not be correct spelling tho  ). You may be able to clean it up woth a wire brush and put a coat of some good paint on it. You have to understand that this would only be a temporary fix though. The rust will probably reappear in a short time. The plaster or gunite or whatever they used has been compromised, letting water get to the mesh.
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