EXTRAS SERVICES > > Monday, Jul 25, 2005 Local/Region Posted on Sun, Jul. 24, 2005 OUTDOOR LIVING When swimming pool liners go bad, don’t ignore the problem Newsday T he pool looks a little dull, and you’re not sure why. The water just doesn’t sparkle, and the liner colors are no longer vibrant. It’s probably time to change the liner. Vinyl liners for in-ground and above-ground pools last eight to 12 years, says George Kazdin, owner of Kazdin Pools & Spas in Southampton, N.Y. Fading is just one sign of liner wear. Other signs include a slow leak, loss of elasticity, cracking, a gooey surface or the liner pulling out of the track above the water line. Replacing an in-ground liner can cost $2,500 to $3,600, including labor and the new liner, depending on the size and shape of the pool. But ignoring a worn liner can cost even more, especiall

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