RESIDENTIAL POOL VOID FILL

Problem

A 20-year-old residential pool had settled around the entire perimeter, upwards of 5 inches from end to end. This caused the skimmer pump to start sucking air and for the waterline to be off. The pool was located on the side of a hill, and the soil began to erode, causing the “foundation” of the pool to shift—a common problem for structures built on hillsides.

FillFoam Solution

This project was completed in just one day with four cubic yards of FillFoam™. ECO FillFoam saved the homeowner from the time-consuming and costly repair of reconstructing the pool, which would have been necessary if it had continued to settle.

Summary

ECO FillFoam was contracted to stabilize the pool. They first installed steel piers beneath the entire pool to achieve the necessary lift. Next, they strategically drilled five 1-inch holes through the pool shell. They then installed four cubic yards of FillFoam™ to fill the void created during the lift. By using FillFoam™, they were able to ensure the void was completely filled with a minimal number of holes. FillFoam™ is a two-part mixture of a resin and hardener and was chosen for this project because it does not lift and can flow hundreds of feet from the injection point. This process was important for stabilizing the pool before further erosion and preventing costly repairs.