Aquatic Gardens Ponds, Streams, Waterfalls & Fountains: Volume 1. Design & Construction Volume 2. Maintenance, Stocking, Examples V. 1 Print and eBook on Amazon V. 2 Print and eBook on Amazon   by Robert (Bob) Fenner

Faux rock repair around my pool  9/2/07 I live in Las Vegas. The faux rock waterfall that is part of my swimming pool has started to crack in various places. The calcium from the salt system leaches into the cracks. The pool is 7 years old .The rocks are a typical wire mesh/rebar/stamped & stained concrete variety. The cracks themselves are no bigger than 3/32" wide, but some are as long as a foot or two. Researching the net doesn't really address a specific technique....could you be so kind as to advise me on a DIY??? respectfully, Michael Best <Mmm, yes... there is a Thoro Product called Water Plug that is a very fast-setting mortar that actually expands when it cures (most cementatious materials shrink)... I would get this, and an oxide to color it (take a sample of your rock to a stucco company and they'll match it for you), mix the two together dry... in small batches (the amount you can use in under five minutes). Apply with a sharp trowel, wipe with a yellow sponge that is damp... Voila! Bob Fenner>

Aquatic Gardens Ponds, Streams, Waterfalls & Fountains: Volume 1. Design & Construction Volume 2. Maintenance, Stocking, Examples V. 1 Print and eBook on Amazon V. 2 Print and eBook on Amazon   by Robert (Bob) Fenner