Repairing and Protecting a Pool Deck with PolyRenewal in Lake Mary, FL

Swimming pools are excellent places to find relief from the heat, kick back and unwind, get some exercise, and enjoy time with family and friends. Not only is water safety important, it also is crucial to have a safe area surrounding the pool.

Homeowners in Lake Mary, FL, recently noticed issues with a sinking pool deck. Several areas of concrete surrounding the pool were settling and out of level, creating unsightly tripping hazards.

It is not uncommon for concrete pool decks to settle over time. This can happen during the pool construction process when the backfilled soil added around the pool excavation is not as dense as stable, virgin soil farther away from the pool. Then when concrete is poured around the pool, unstable soil often compresses under the slab’s weight, leading to sinking or settling of the concrete.

Having a safe outdoor environment for entertainment is very important to the homeowners, and they wanted to address these issues before they worsened. They contacted Florida Foundation Authority after learning more about our company and our concrete leveling services online. One of our inspectors then completed a thorough evaluation of the problematic pool deck, and he presented the homeowners with the perfect solution.

Per our inspector’s recommendations, one of our expert concrete lifting and leveling crews, led by Foreman Joshua Ortiz, used the unique PolyRenewal System to lift, level and stabilize the concrete.

This involved first drilling small holes into the sinking slabs, then placing injection ports in the holes. Special equipment was used to inject high-density polyurethane underneath the concrete.

This material expands into rigid, structural foam to fill the voids, and this allows for the precise lifting and leveling of the slabs. PolyRenewal is lightweight yet durable and high-capacity, will not wash out, and can handle weight and traffic just 15 minutes after installation because of its quick cure time.

Another advantage of the PolyRenewal System is its noninvasive installation. There is minimal disturbance to the concrete as opposed to old fashioned repair methods.

We also used joint sealant to further protect the newly repaired concrete by applying it to the joints and any cracks.

The homeowners were excited to have the state of the art project completed to enhance the safety of their home.

Foreman: Joshua Ortiz

Products Installed: PolyRenewal, Joint Sealant