Cracks in gunite [Archive]

DoctorJJ

07-02-2011, 10:11 PM

I noticed a couple of small cracks in my gunite on my new pool construction today. They are about 8-9 inches long. Only these 2 in the entire pool. I did a search and didn't come up with much as to whether this was okay or not. Here's a couple of pics. Should I worry about this??

PoolDoc

07-03-2011, 08:03 AM

Here are your pictures -- I don't think those cracks are a problem.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-G1doRZlFRBM/ThBaOQSWDII/AAAAAAAAAUw/qiScqnvmvgM/s800/imageaub-ed.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3ObrKZtvT_M/ThBaOjk_A3I/AAAAAAAAAU0/sfK2z7MgY_c/s800/imageobh-ed.jpg

DoctorJJ

07-03-2011, 09:40 AM

Thank you so much for your help.

CarlD

07-03-2011, 10:03 AM

I don't understand....that's a NEW gunite pool? Will they clean that off before putting on the final coatings?

Carl

DoctorJJ

07-03-2011, 12:36 PM

I don't understand....that's a NEW gunite pool? Will they clean that off before putting on the final coatings?

Carl

Clean off what? The loose mortar in the bottom? I'm sure they will that was from the tile guys.

PoolDoc

07-03-2011, 10:20 PM

Carl, they've finished the gunite or shotcrete. The plaster guys will clean up any debris before they plaster the pool.

CarlD

07-03-2011, 11:09 PM

Carl, they've finished the gunite or shotcrete. The plaster guys will clean up any debris before they plaster the pool.

Aha. Thanks, Ben. Sounded like the cracks were in the finish, not just the raw base.

Carl

DoctorJJ

07-04-2011, 05:19 PM

Aha. Thanks, Ben. Sounded like the cracks were in the finish, not just the raw base.

Carl

Sorry the confusion. Yes, that is just raw gunite. We are not to the plaster stage yet. I'm going to mention this crack to my PB and make him take a look.

Should I have him xypex this crack before plaster?