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Fix a Pool that has Settled

Permanently Fixing a Settling Pool Part IV | Ask a Registered Engineer

The Final Step To Permanently Fixing A Settling Pool: The Installation and Repair Process Once a proper helical screw pile configuration has been designed to support your pool at the optimum depth below the surface, and the layout in the bottom of the pool shell where each pile will be installed is determined; the repair…

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Fix a Pool that has Settled

Permanently Fix a Settling Pool Part III | Ask a Registered Engineer

A Successful Pool Repair Requires Evaluation and Design. In order to permanently fix a settling pool, engineers will recommend a geotechnical soil evaluation. This is important to do before preparing a swimming pool repair design. A successful pool repair requires careful evaluations of soil and pool construction. This support capacity is needed to guarantee no…

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Fix a Pool that has Settled

Permanently Fix a Settling Pool Part II | Ask a Registered Engineer

POOL SETTLEMENT REQUIRES A PERMANENT REPAIR SOLUTION The first thing to understand is that the continuing settlement of the pool suggests that the soil below the pool has insufficient strength to support the weight of the filled swimming pool. A permanent solution for settlement is to install structural underpinning with sufficient capacity. This reduces or…

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Fix a Pool that has Settled

Permanently Fix a Settling Pool Part I | Ask a Registered Engineer

“Two years ago we mud jacked our cracked and settled pool. Today our swimming pool is worse than before we repaired it. How do you permanently fix this problem?”  This is a common complaint amongst pool owners. After I walk you through what is happening in the ground, you will understand that mudjacking isn’t a…

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This article covers tips on what actions to take prior to foundation repairs.

Do I Have to Pack up My House Before Foundation Repair Begins?

Ask a Registered Professional Engineer Series By: Donald J Clayton, PE – Registration No. TX37112 “Must I Pack Everything” “My husband and I have signed a contract for foundation repair. I am very worried about damage to photos and items on the walls and shelves. Must I pack everything safely away before the work starts?”…

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Foundation solutions available from ECP for chimneys.

Can you fix a chimney without tearing it down?

Ask a Registered Professional Engineer Series By: Donald J Clayton, PE – Registration No. TX37112 “Can you fix a chimney without tearing it down?” “The roofer said that my chimney is tipping away from the house.”“He tells me that he can put his hand in the space between roof and chimney.” What you are describing…

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