Causes of Pool Coping Damage

 Regardless of the type of material used to construct your pool deck, the coping that surrounds the entire pool is one of the most important aspects of your pool's construction. The pool coping serves as a top cap where the edge of the pool meets the edge of the deck. This coping serves a number of different purposes, but it is primarily designed to protect the edge of the pool from water leakage and deck damage. Unfortunately, due to its exposure to pool water, high foot traffic and the outdoor elements, pool coping can become damaged after a while, and will require repairs before the damaged coping leads to more serious issues with the pool or deck structure.

There are some common causes of pool coping damage that pool owners should be aware of. The cause of the coping damage may determine the extent of the repairs, or whether or not the coping needs to be replaced entirely. An experienced professional like the ones at Pool Problems? can provide you with a solution for coping repairs or new pool and spa coping bead seal installation. It all really depends on what caused the damage and how extensive it happens to be. Some of the major causes for pool coping damage have to do with improper drainage, natural expansion and contraction of the pool deck over hot and cold seasons, shifting soil beneath the pool or deck, and even settling soil underneath a newly installed pool deck.

Pool & Spa Coping Bead Seal Installation

In cases where the issue has to do with inadequate drainage, pool owners are usually better off having new coping installed and resealed. This is especially true in newer pools where certain soils may expand and shrink causing the ground to shift and put extra pressure on the coping bead seal. In order to prevent this from leading to more expensive damage with other pool plumbing and pool drainage equipment, it is important to have the coping bead properly sealed with flexible sealant material. New coping bead seal installation will help keep the coping dry and intact while allowing for minor expansion of the concrete pool deck. To learn more about top quality pool and spa coping bead seal installation services from Pool Problems? be sure to contact Doug today for a free estimate. 

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