2-3 INCH gaps between new brick coping & concrete pool deck

11 years ago

I just had the coping around my pool replaced and there are 2-3" wide gaps between the coping and the concrete pool deck! I live in Michigan. What is the best way to fill these voids? backer rod & a self-leveling caulk or a mastic-type material? Please help!

Comments (3)

goyom
11 years ago
3 inches? thats enough for a child foot to slip into.

Was this bad workmanship? My pool has a 1/2 inch gap, and they used mastic.
poolguynj
11 years ago
Show us a pic please. That sounds like they used the wrong size coping.

Scott
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9 years ago
What was the outcome. We are currently having a pool repair and have the same problem. I feel they are using the wrong coping size. The men doing the tile work said it was the wrong size but the pool company told them to put it in anyway. They want to send someone tomorrow to caulk.

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