Swimming pools are designed to last for decades and usually only require routine maintenance to keep them in good shape. Unfortunately, a concrete crack epidemic has been emerging throughout Central Texas, ruining pools and devastating homeowners. It’s commonly called “concrete cancer.”
What is concrete cancer?
Concrete cancer is a term used to describe the degradation of concrete as a result of faulty materials or construction techniques. In pool construction, concrete cancer typically occurs when the concrete mix lacks essential components that enhance its durability and resistance to environmental stressors. This causes cracking that can escalate into severe problems requiring expensive repairs or even a full replacement.
The type of “concrete cancer” currently being discovered in hundreds of swimming pools around Austin is called Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR).
Crites Custom Pools has not been effected by "pool cancer."
To date, none of the pools that Crites Custom Pools has built or serviced have encountered the issues with "pool cancer" or ASP. The gunite used by Crites Custom Pools is ARS certified, and we use ARS certified resources in the manufacturing process.
This means customers of Crites Custom Pools can rest assured that their pools will remain beautiful for many years!