Or I should say that I could do it but it can be a tough job. However, in some places I have smaller holes or that run along like a dotted line, in one place several feet long. Ones long enough to go top to bottom of the wall. Otherwise it is in great condition. You just set the record for oldest above ground pool liner. Should we empty some of the water out to reduce the pressure? If you are looking for an entry level pool system you may look toward the Yorkshire above ground pool … Because when I googled metal steel channel…all images shows “U” shaped channels. Great read. Can the wall be repaired? 50” and then slide in down in the track and bolt along the sides with wall bar. Yes, you can but make sure the new wall piece bolts together very well. Dan, Can I fix this? By this, it sounds like it’s new pool time. OUr pool is rusting around the skimmer and the water had dripped down the wall and not the wall is showing rust and the base is rusted in that area, crumbling. ALISSA Over the years I have learned by way of trial and error that there is only one true way to repair a wall and that is to add a new piece of wall from top to bottom. Thanks. Is there any kind of materials to glue to it and make it stick back to the frame before the whole thing gives way. Wish me luck! Their was not a hole in the liner when I covered the pool . Just make sure the metal you use is as strong as the existing pool wall. I have it secured by a ten by fifteen inch piece of 3/4 inch plywood so far it remainsin waiting for the final decision. A tree has fallen and crushed 2 panels around 1/3 of the way down. If i only have a small half inch hole mid way on the wall, do i have to put top to bottom tin sheet or just a smaller sheet 4 inches by 4 with duck tape? Yes, I’d say you can. I did fine rolled aluminum online but how would I know if would work for pool.. this pool has a 30 year warranty based on the heavy duty extruded aluminum. The Independence features a beautifully designed Mist-colored pool wall … Patch the liner using an underwater patch kit. It’s hard to say without me seeing at least a pic of it. When you are measuring to determine the length, width or diameter of the pool, take the measurement from the inside of the pool, wall to wall. I’ll keep you posted. I’m repairing a hole in my pool wall using a piece of sheet metal, what size channels do I need and how long screws? The liner is also coming through the hole. Is this a bad idea, My liner is literally breaking off the frame in 3 places Those uprights don’t have much structural value other than keeping the two top rails that are connected to it in place. It’s near the top (like where a skimmer would be) with ½ the circle at and under the water line and ½ above the water line. It was done by a local pool service. will epoxy putty work to safely patch it until a more permanent fix can be done (prob when liner eventually gets changed out)? I noticed our pool going down about a month ago and blamed it on liner that has leaked and we have repaired many times. Awning Contractors How tall is your wall 48”, 52” or 54”? This seems to be opposite of pool liners. Click here to shop our store. It was used but I’ve gotten new pump filter liner and all and didnt see the wrinkle because the metal wall was rolled up I had a company come out today to install it and once then seen yur big wrinkle they said they cant install it like that so is there anything I can do for that I’m not finding any replacement walls online what so ever. Tom. You really have saved the day, as I was about to rip the whole thing apart. Should we empty some of the water out to reduce the pressure? Private Counsel Then we are back to locating a store near you that sells the brand you own. We are putting a new liner in this Spring and I was thinking of repainting to give it a fresher look. All I needed was a nice panel of 26 gauge galvanized steel (for HVAC) from my local home store, fixed for $20! Grinding off rust, new paint on all the uprights, top rails, replacing heavily rusted bottom track, etc. Is there any way to save the pool or am I having to look to replace it. Where can I purchase metal wall material for my 24' round above ground pool repair? What’s important here is the wall’s integrity. How do I fix this?” As you climb out of the pool to go look for that can of Rust-Oleum you bought two years ago, you wonder how bad this rusty wall really is and instead go search on the Internet. I highly doubt that i would be able to pull the liner back in order to try to repair the damage and get the liner back in place correctly. I finally realized that I needed to reinforce the damaged wall’s integrity from top to bottom and not just in the local bad spots. I don’t know if it can be fixed or where to even start. Hi, Also ensuring the metal was large enough to reach beyond the nearest upright. The pool has to be drained if you seriously want to repair this right. I have observed over three decades that the average decent quality above ground swimming pool lasts between 10 and 20 years. Join in and write your own page! There is no rust. Can this be repaired? I was cleaning out our stuff under pool deck and found a couple of smal holes then saw water coming out of one.. a little rust and down at the bottom but thought it could be repair and started checking online.. also found some more corrosion in next panel but no rust… why is water coming through the hole? I don’t know enough of your situation to say. I have decided to flip the top to the bottom and seal or path all rusted areas, please let me know if that a good idea. You can always read my blogpost on how to find an installer. Here you will find a range of pool walls for most pools. So could not find leak but assumed was more underneath and bought new liner to install.in a week. This is about and 2 foot area in 6 different places so about 1/2 the wall has damage but not all in one area. I drained past the hole pulled back the liner and pushed the damaged wall back outward. The wall of an above ground pool wall has to hold thousands of pounds of water so if the rust has eaten its way deep into the steel or aluminum, it may no longer be strong enough to hold the water. Cornelius Aquarian Phoenix 15' x 52" Steel Frame Above Ground Swimming Pool (Walls Only) 4.3 out of 5 stars 27. While mowing my grass I kicked out a rock and put a small hole about 3/4 of the way up the hole is smaller than a dime. If in the ground, you can only wait until the ground thaws enough to dig the earth outside of the pool wall where it is leaning in so you can pop it back in place. You may have bigger problems than a leak. 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