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    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??
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    Thank you so much for your help.

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

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

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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CarlD View Post
    Aha. Thanks, Ben. Sounded like the cracks were in the finish, not just the raw base.

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    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?

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