PB wants to drain pool- to clean rough poolkrete

[webfeet]

We talked to PB about the rough crete on the polymer walls under the liner. One place, about a 3 ft section is extremely bumpy. It is about 2 to 21/2 ft below skimmer.The pool will have to be drain about 3 to 3 1/2 ft for the PB to get to the very rough poolcrete or concrete (could be, since the PB put some in the bottom, before the poolcrete was installed) that was spashed or spilled on the walls. I hestitate to let the PB remove the liner pass the returns, light, and polaris port. I am afraid that the liner will not fit correctly back in place, and will leak around these areas. Yet, the crete is very rough, and I don't like it, either. Any input? Thanks to all of you, who take the time to share your knowledge and experiences.

[waste]

Web, sorry that the saga goes on, I read the thread about the deck too. At this point it is apparent that this guy is incapable of building a pool which would stand up to your or my standards :( . QC and ability to work with the materials used to build a pool seems to be beyond his and his crew's ken. However, if he wants to drain the pool to fix the 'splatters' let him. If he reinstalls the liner the way you feel he will, you get the new 'tile-less' one that would hide the unlevelness of the pool - at his expense! :D As he may not realize it, I'll tell you, gravity is working against him as the crete is removed, unless something is in place to prevent it, the liberated crete will fall under the liner and simply move the problem deeper and pehaps worsen it. Please keep us posted.

[webfeet]

Thanks Waste. PB plans to use a shop vac and vacumn loose crete. So, it is possible to partially remove a liner and reinstall and it not leak at the returns, ect?

[waste]

Web, sorry I missed this yesterday - I lose a lot of new posts while trying to respond (I wish I could figure out a way to 'stay updated' when I go to look for things while reading a post :( ). It's very possible, I've done it dozens of times. The trick is to match up the screw holes when re installing the liner, as long as you do that, there is absolutely no problem, especially since you have a new liner. The key is technique. Unfortunately, this guy seems to be lacking in competance, so I'm dubious as to whether he can pull this off. Time will tell...
Good Luck!! :)

[webfeet]

Hi Waste! Hey PB did get some of the rough spots out, but there are still several (I counted 17) near the bottom of the wall on the deep end. The 17 are in an area about 5" by 30" or so. They are about the size of large, but shelled whole cashew nuts. Very hard- will not flatten when pushed on with thumb. He drained less than a ft of water, so I am surprised he got as many out as he did. Hubby is so frustrated that he doesn't want PB to touch the pool anymore, but I think we will have early wear where the large "rocks" are. We are not going to pay PB anymore, although he claims he is finished with job. If you get a chance read my other posts and tell me how to talk to this nimcompoop, and voice my concerns. I guess, I mean, how do I tell him, he 'ain't' getting final payment anytime soon? Thanks, Web