Multiple Repair issues

[Roninwpb]

I've been Lurking on this forums and have gotten Many great tips and instruction on fixing up My "new" Pool ( To me anyway ).
I have posted pictures on my website under "Files" And "Pool Deck".
See:

DEAD PHOTO LINKS

The files show plumbing work and cleaning issues. The pool deck section shows A few issues I need help on. They are:

1: Cleaning stains off the freshly pressure washed deck.

2: Fixing what looks like possible trouble with cracks in the deck.

3: Hiding previous repair patches.

4: What looks like a floating deck issue.

I would appreciate any help from the forums at large. I have gotten so far and need some help with what the next step should be.

Thank You For Your Help!

Ron In West Palm, Fl.

[RavenNS]

I'm sorry I have no idea about the answers to your questions, but was just wondering if your concrete decking is supposed to be "pitted" like that?
( is that the style of the decking or did you have some serious damage?)

I look forward to seeing the answers as I have some cracks in my concrete decking that I'd like to just "fill-in", but am not sure if it's something I should do or not...

good luck! :-)

[Roninwpb]

Yep, That's the decking.....Pitted. I think it's in the way you finish the concrete, but... It is different. When i was researching here a while back, i remember seeing some kind of Joining system for cracks in structural concrete (if that's the right word) I will try to find it again and post.

Ron

Found the link ....http://www.torque-lock.com

[RavenNS]

Wow, that's a big ugly staple.
The cracks that i have are surface cracks on the cemete "deck" area around my pool... the cracks actually don't come near the edge of the pool.

[Roninwpb]

Well....Mine almost do. I just don't want them to go any further. These are the first ones I have researched, so they might be overkill. But then again, they might just be the ticket. I don't know, so i thought i would ask the pros on here for comments about what I jave going on now.So far I have replaced the valves and pipes at the pump. Re-bed the sand filter, (it needed it). Fixed a leak at the skimmer, where it connects to the pool. Got the water balanced and clear. After that, i need advice and help.

[duraleigh]

Hi, Ron,

It is quite difficult to repair concrete decking and get a decent aesthetic look. The old WILL NOT match the new areas, the textures will be different, etc.

Because of the multiple issues you have, I would get a price on busting it out and replacing the entire deck. If the pool is more than 5 or so years old, the dirt under the decking may be settled by now (that's the cause of the cracking) or, if you remove the existing deck it can be carefully compacted so the new will hold up.

That'll be a pricey fix but at least worth consideration. It sounds like your serious about getting a nice pool back under control so it may be worth it.