By You’ve spent all day in warm, dry heat and your eyes are starting to bug out from the shiny, greasy look of your pool roof. What the heck is going on with your pool roof? Is it dirty? Did you spill something in there? Did the wind cause it to blow unclean…or is it ungodly? Before you panic, it’s not the end of the world.
Your pool roof can be fixed and will look great again. It’s very easy to fix a pool roof, and it only takes a few minutes. So what’s the deal with your pool roof being gooey, slippery, and dangerous?
Here’s what you need to know about a pool roof that’s gooey, slippery, and dangerous.
What Is A Pool Roof?
A pool roof is the topmost coating on a swimming pool or spa. It protects the structural and electrical components of the pool while keeping the rest of the pool and surrounding area clean and dry. In pools with traditional roofs, the gutters are the primary barrier to water infiltration.
However, if the gutters are clogged, then water from the pool will find its way into the garage, pool room, or other areas that have been poorly ventilated. Because of this, pools with a gooey, slippery, and dangerous roof usually mean two things.
The first is that gutters need cleaning. The other is that airflow is restricted inside the pool. In these cases, it’s best to replace the roof entirely.
What Causes A Pool Roof To Be Gooey, Slippery, And Dangerous?
Pool roof types can become gooey, slippery, and dangerous over time because of a couple of things. The first is that your pool is too cold. If water droplets stay inside the pool for too long, they will form frost. When the air temperature is really low, frost forms on the roof.
The other thing that causes gooey roofs is standing water. If your roof has been standing water for a while, then water molecules will have a harder time getting through the roof’s cells and into the air.
How To Fix A Pool Roof That’s Gooey, Slippery, And Dangerous
If your pool roof is gooey, sticky, and dangerous, then it’s likely that the following steps are taking place. Open the cover on the pool pump (connected to the water supply) and turn the current to low. Open the drain valve on the pool filter (connected to the drain line) and turn the flow to low. Open the drain valve on the pool drain (if there is one) and let all the water drain out of the pool.
If your pool is still too cold, open the cover on the pool heater (if there is one) and turn the air to low. Once your pool is at the proper temperature, the roof will dry out and stop looking gooey.
After you repair your pool roof, be sure to treat the underlying soil to improve its drainage and water quality.
Conclusion
Your pool roof must be removed and treated if it is causing you problems. It is best to have this done by a professional pool roofer. Restore your pool to its original condition to avoid any further damage.
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