Cracks in gunite

[imfignewton]

If there is the correct amount of steel and shotcrete don't worry. Most new shotcrete pools will have some amount of hairline cracks. If the cracks are more than hairline then talk to your builder about them. Even hairline cracks should be fixed before plastering so they will not shadow up thru the plaster.

[huskyrider]

Even hairline cracks should be fixed before plastering so they will not shadow up thru the plaster.

I disagree.

I wouldn't lose any sleep at all over shrinkage cracks. Plaster crazing (more hairline cracks) will show up in spots where there were no shrinkage cracks at all.

Just my .02

See Ya,
Kelly