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JLeslie's avatar

Can you make a gunite pool larger?

Asked by JLeslie (65790points) July 1st, 2013

Will it be less expensive than putting in a pool from scratch?

Something tells me it is the same as starting from scratch.

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XOIIO's avatar

From just a quick google image search, it looks like they spray concrete over top of pre formed re-bar, so it would make it difficult to do but I imagine a crew with some heavy duty cutters could cut it and rip out a section to make bigger, but it would affect the structural integrity I imagine, and might cause cracking and need for repairs further down the line. Keep in mind I’m no expert, but I imagine that the problems would be a very rare thing, especially since pools aren’t generally in areas with freezing conditions that would cause expansion/contraction.

Anyways, to sum it up, It’s probably doable, just ask the company. It will probably be cheaper but you never know what labor will be involved.

Judi's avatar

I think it might even be more expensive than a new pool. I’m not sure though.

dabbler's avatar

I’m no expert but I think it would be hard to get a good seam on a structure that’s usually a monolithic form.

Judi's avatar

You might be able to do it if you put in a fiberglass lining after you enlarged it. Did thy with several older commercial pools that Disnt hold up to re plastering very well.

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