New Liner/Redeck

[ssbuswell]

Hello,
Love the forum, visit quite often since becoming a pool owner in 2005. We have a Foxx inground vinyl lined 26000 gallon pool that has a liner close to 15 years old as far as we can determine from the previous owner. The pool is rectangular in shape with sloped deep end walls. We are thinking of replacing the liner at the end of this season. I am estimating it will be close to $4500 by the time water is drained, relined, oops factors and refilled. The pool has metal coping around the edge of the pool with two ladders and 1 skim box and return line. Not knowing the process entirely we may considering redoing the concrete decking if it is best to do it in one shot. 70's concrete that has seen its better days with a few good splits and 1 pad that has dropped about 1-1/2" from the others. My assumption is the deck is independent from the walls of the pool. Are their more pleasing coping options out there now? I have read about different decking options. What are good economical options in stamped concrete, pavers or tile? Would like a more updated look without breaking the bank. We can wait on it but if logically we should wrap it up once then we may do that. Would love some feedback as I start the bidding process.
Thanks,
Scott

[Poconos]

I'm not in the pool business or anything like that but I have about a 1975 vintage Foxxx IG oval. The Foxxx pools have a cross braced steel beam structure around the perimeter of the steel walls. The pool can be self standing without any fill. This is why the concrete decking that is not next to the pool is settling. The concrete perimeter decking is poured over the top of the cross-braces and is an integral part of the pool. I have the same settling problem only to a lesser extent. You should be able to jackhammer the settled decking and pour new. A few years ago I was able to get under my wooden walkway and examine some of the steel braces and they looked quite sound and it is always damp there. The part of the back of the steel wall I could see looked fine too. Not sure what's behind the liner though but it feels sound except for some rough rust spots near the skimmer. When liner replacement is due I'll make decisions then about what to do once I expose and inspect the walls and bottom. All in all I'm amazed how well this thing has held up after those many years.
Hope this makes you feel better.
Al

[ssbuswell]

Poconos,
Thanks for the reply. Your description of your construction sounds similar to mine. I am hoping they are independent so doing any type of new decking will be less complicated. Looking for a few vendors that do vinyl and deck work to get an estimate.
Happy Swimming,
Scott