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| I would like to replace broken water line tile on my neighbor's pool. There is plastic molding that covers the top 1/4" of the tile and the bottom of the cement deck. The molding has a short flap that slips between the deck and the pool beam. I believe it is a water stop device to prevent water from seeping between the gunite pool shell and the deck.
So far, I have been unable to find a source for the molding. Two pool tile contractors I have talked with would prefer to use silicone caulking and will not discuss where to buy the plastic (maybe PVC) molding. I have talked to several pool tile dealers and they have no idea where to purchase the molding. I welcome any and all comments and would really like to know where to buy the molding. Bill |
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| billor, The plastic water stop that you describe is a "Z" shape piece of plastic whose top half is embedded in the deck. It comes as a part of the cantilever deck forms. Normally, the styrofoam forms are boxed with the waterstop and aluminum wire. Waterstop is not normally sold separately. You may be able to find a concrete contractor who uses these forms. They will be your best bet to find a small piece. If you are trying to replace the entire waterstop, you are on a fool's errand. Small pieces can be glued on with some success. Your pool tile contractors are correct. |
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| Hi. Thank you for the prompt replay. One leg of the "L" is 1/2" long and lays over the front face of the tile. The other leg of the "L" is 3/8" long with a 1/8" flap that acts like a lock to keep the "L" locked into the very narrow space above the pool wall behind the tile and the under side of the cement deck. The small 1/8" flap at one end of the "L" forms a water seal between the top side of the pool wall and the bottom side of the deck. |
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