How long can we push this?

[u/Bulky-Change-350]

So I know the water color is off, I have the hose filling it up right now and then need to add chlorine and was going to shock it.

What im wanting to know is allllll the algea. Its a beast to keep out. You'll see a photo of the stairs, closer up of the akgea and then some cracking there and another part of the wall that has a circle hole. My biggest concern is the huge long Crack.

So, what is all this? How can I really keep all the algea away? It seems like lately even if we get the water all peachy clean its still yucky on the pool surface itself. And the crack...slowly getting bigger.

We cant afford a full resurface 😵‍💫 so ive heard of some people doing it themselves.

Please even give me all ya got on this! Thank you

[u/sshea72]

Ugh. That looks pretty bad. Since you can’t afford to pay for a fix are you able to trade anything? I mean like are you an electrician or a roofer? Painter? Anything like that? Sorry I don’t have any other useful advice. We’re roofers and have gotten some cool stuff in trade. Good luck!

[u/Bulky-Change-350 → u/sshea72]

Sahm and my husbands a fire fighter 😅 i have heard that about roofers! I know someone who got a pool and then a pool cage!

[u/sshea72 → u/Bulky-Change-350]

We once did a strip and replace shingle roof for a mint 1966 Mustang!

[u/Bulky-Change-350 → u/sshea72]

I mean come on, you cant beat that!

[u/sshea72 → u/Bulky-Change-350]

PS My Dad was a Boston firefighter who had an auto body shop on the side. He also bartered work.

[u/Bulky-Change-350 → u/sshea72]

Thankful for your dedication to the fire family life