Pool has been under construction. Following plaster completion as fill started I noticed what looked like potential cracks. Was assured not an issue and any discoloration, appearance of imperfections would go away over a period of a few months. Today, service guys were out and mentioned something so raised to the project manager again. Response was "hairline cracks are normal," which seemed like an odd response to me. Attaching picture and would appreciate any thoughts for those that have experience in this arena. Plaster is Diamond Brite Watercolor series.
Cracks on New Plaster
- Thread starter drobbva
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 54,407
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Spider cracks are normal shrinkage cracks. They don't always happen and they are on the surface and don't go all the way through the plaster. As long as the pool does not lose water it is fine.
Hairline cracks on the North side of the pool are more common due to the amount of sunlight, fogging can reduce the amount.
Not sure I follow. What is “fogging”? These are on the west side and gets the least amount of direct sun if that makes a difference.
Fogging is when the plaster is kept in a humidified state while waiting to be filled.
sktn77a
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Hairline cracks in the plaster are not normal and won't go away in a few months. They rushed the plaster job and didn't keep it moist while they were filling the pool. Not much you can do about it now if the pool doesn't lose water.
I hate it when pool builders say "Don't worry, it's normal, it'll go away in a few months" (after they're long gone)!
I hate it when pool builders say "Don't worry, it's normal, it'll go away in a few months" (after they're long gone)!