What caused the hole in the vinyl liner of a Lucas, OH swimming pool? Swimming Pool Inspection Services Investigates.

Mysterious Hole in Lucas, OH Vinyl Swimming Pool Liner

Swimming Pool inspection Services was called upon to inspect an inground swimming pool in Lucas, OH. The pool had a vinyl liner, and the liner had a hole in the corner, that appeared jagged and ripped.

Our inspector visited the property in question and spoke with the insured, who stated that their dog had torn the liner while climbing out of the swimming pool. Our inspector was asked to determine if the insured’s story seemed plausible, and if a dog was the likely cause of the tear in the liner.

Observations Made during Lucas, OH Pool Inspection

During the course of the inspection, our inspector made the following observations:

• The liner was relatively new and in good condition. It would have had about 75% of its life left had it not been damaged.
• The liner had a significant tear in the corner closest to the house.
• The opposite corner had been patched at an earlier time.
• The structure of the pool was in good condition.

Inspection Analysis and Pool Repairs

Based on his observations, our inspector made the following comments:

• None of the other areas of the liner appeared to have been damaged by a dog.
• Due to the size and location of the damage, a patch will not work and the liner will need to be replaced.
• Replacing the liner will include replacing the wall foam as well as the walls. The walls are wood and wall foam is necessary to prevent damage to the liner.

 Cause of Loss

Our inspector felt confident that, based on the overall condition of the liner, and the position and nature of the hole, that the insured’s story of the dog causing the tear seemed accurate. The tear appeared to have most definitely been caused by a dog’s nails as it clambered out of the pool.