Nothing is worse than discovering there’s something wrong with an in-ground pool just when you want to start using it. While pools can last quite a while, from time to time, there may be a necessity for Vinyl Pool Repair in Long Island NY. There are a number of issues that could be responsible for this need.
Liner Coming Off the Track
With vinyl pools, a vinyl liner attached to a track forms the pool. Sometimes, the liner gets old and becomes less elastic, the track can stretch out, or the liner may not be the right size to fit properly. Depending on the exact situation, there may be a way to fix this problem without getting a new liner. Cleaning out the track, gently heating the liner to make it more stretchy, and maneuvering it into the track may work if the liner isn’t too damaged or too old and brittle. This should be done as soon as possible, as the job becomes a lot trickier if water manages to get behind the liner or the liner becomes accustomed to its new position.
Small Holes or Tears
A common problem with a vinyl pool is that sharp objects somehow get into the pool and rip or puncture the liner. There are patch kits that can be used to fix this type of damage. It’s even possible to fix holes under the surface of the water in this way. Underwater work is a bit trickier because it’s harder to see what you’re doing, but wearing goggles can help make this process a little bit easier.
Large Tears
Large tears make it more necessary that vinyl pool repair in Long Island NY be done by the professionals and may even make it, so a new liner is needed, depending on the size and location of the tear in question. Even if the liner can be repaired, such repairs are only likely to extend the life of the liner for a year or two, after which the liner will need to be replaced.
Contact Sky Blue Pools for more information on installing, maintaining, or repairing a pool.
