Watering Shotcrete - How long did you do it?

[DCD]

Curious - how long did y’all water your Gunite or Shotcrete concrete (specifically during hot, dry months)?

Among those I know who built a pool in the last 3 years, I’ve heard everything from 0 to 28 days. Quite a range!

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

 

[Foxer]

I got my gunite in march, so it was fairly cold. In fact I had it covered and out a heater in there for the first week as nighttime temperatures got into the 30’s. I watered for about 8-9 days.

I’m no expert, so maybe others will chime in, but 7-10 days seems like a fairly standard time. During hot months I’d make sure to water it more frequently or get a sprinkler on it.

 

[TampaKathy]

I believe I did it 2x a day for a week and then I lost interest, lol. It was in May which is hot in FL.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Shotcrete after application is to stay continuously hydrated for 7 days according to American Shotcrete Association.

 

[Jejunum]

Shotcrete after application is to stay continuously hydrated for 7 days according to American Shotcrete Association.

Is that yours? Wow your builder cared. I watered myself for 20 days twice a day but my #$% pb said don’t worry we put a retardant in it

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Not mine one of my customers.

 

[.ben]

First 3 days are the most critical. The next 4-5 days are somewhat important. After that I did not bother. My concrete was not shot in the summer, though.

In this Texas heat I would water as frequently as practical (you cannot over do it). Start watering in the morning.

 

[DCD]

Thanks for the feedback y’all. Today is day 10. Getting there!