Want to clarify what im being told is correct for pool resurfacing

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My guess would be the gel coat layer is coming off of your fiberglass. Pretty much a cosmetic thing, the real stuff is underneath it. On my spa, some of the gel coat is coming off in a couple small spots from getting too zealous with a pressure washer. It was redone same time as my pool.
I think that fiberglass is inert after it drys and sets. The real fiberglass is under the gel coat. That can be nasty stuff to work with, and if you sand it. But its very tough once it dries. It sounds like that company was trying to scare you into action, imho.

Randy
 
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FLDude said:
Yeah so there is some algae and my cya reading was 140 so I'd need to replace 50% of the water to slam it and get it to a point where I can add chlorine and it be effective, have I got that right?

Also the people that came to give me a quote said there would be a bunch if fiber glass in the pool because it's flaking off the sides, is that a legit concern as well for me to not swim in it?
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It’s fine, just don’t eat any fiberglass. Also best not to pry on any of the holes.
 
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ajw22 said:
When the palster is delaminating from the gunite shell.

Or when the pool is leaking through the shell because the plaster is no longer waterproofing the gunite.

Or when you cannot stand the look of the old plaster.
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How about a proliferation of calcium nodules, which are steadily increasing in number all around the dang pool....
 
Hi All,

So far everyone has been really helpful here with both the posts ive made for my pool so thank you very much.

I have another question for you that i wanted to get opinons on. It turns out i have two options for resurfacing my pool and i wanted to get peoples thoughts.

My pool has a fiberglass gel coat applied to it which is starting to peel, my options are as follows:

1. Get the fiber glass removed and the pool re plastered, this'll cost around 10k and can be done in the next 6-8 weeks. I'll need to replace this every 7 years

2. Get the fiberglass company to remove the existing surface and re-apply fiber glass coat, this'll cost around 8.5k but they won't be able to do it until next February 2023. This surface will last for 30 years and have a 30 year warranty

My logical, financial brain is telling me to stick with the fiber glass, use the pool as is for now and wait until they're ready to do the work next Feb 2023 but i wanted to get peoples opinions on it, what would you do? I intend to rent this place out in about 1 1/2 years time.

Are there any draw backs to fiber glass? The pinch a penny guy told me that fiber glass tends to suck out the alkalinity and ph from the water, is there any truth to this?

If i could find another company to do the fiber glass sooner i feel like that would be the perfect option, what do you think? The wait is what is getting to me.

For the curious people out there the company doing the fiber glass is called fibertech.

Anyway, i'd really appreciate peoples thoughts and guidance on this.

Thanks!
 
Pool plaster should last much longer than 7 years. That’s a ridiculous lifespan estimate if they gave that. It should be at least 15 years. Mine is over 20 years and needs to be resurfaced but is not leaking.

Has the fiberglass that’s in there now been there for 30 years? I don’t believe fiberglass coating would last that long but maybe I’m wrong.
 
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Bperry said:
Pool plaster should last much longer than 7 years. That’s a ridiculous lifespan estimate if they gave that. It should be at least 15 years. Mine is over 20 years and needs to be resurfaced but is not leaking.

Has the fiberglass that’s in there now been there for 30 years? I don’t believe fiberglass coating would last that long but maybe I’m wrong.
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Yeah to be fair to them it's the original company that applied it back in 1992. It's warranty was only 15 years though and they've repaired it a few times over the years.

If plaster lasts 15 years then that changes things as well.

Do you know what the pros and cons are to each?
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Just bear in mind that:
1 - this company will probably be gone within 5 years.
2 - they will blame any warranty claims on non-warranted chemistry issues (ie your fault).
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So the company is the same one that applied the original back in 1992 lol this product had a 15 year warranty and I think they made a couple repairs on it over the years.

Sounds like you prefer plaster then?
 
FLDude said:
Yeah to be fair to them it's the original company that applied it back in 1992. It's warranty was only 15 years though and they've repaired it a few times over the years.

If plaster lasts 15 years then that changes things as well.

Do you know what the pros and cons are to each?

So the company is the same one that applied the original back in 1992 lol this product had a 15 year warranty and I think they made a couple repairs on it over the years.

Sounds like you prefer plaster then?
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I do prefer the plaster, but only because you already have a plaster pool. Applying fiberglass over it is just a bandaid to avoid the cost of doing it the better way. It’s probably much better than a paint or other coating that flakes off after a couple years. But there are true fiberglass pools that last many years as well and so it’s probably not a “fiberglass is bad” kind of consideration. Each has its pros and cons.

If you are in a situation where you can afford one and not the other then that might be different, I just didn’t get that impression though.

I’d for sure get a quote from another supplier who does replaster work. A company that says plaster will have to be redone in 7 years isn’t very good at plaster work.
 
I have had plaster pools last 17 to 20 years and they could have gone longer if I wanted to push it.

A plaster pool with proper maintenance can last as long as your fiberglass pool. Either type pool needs to be properly maintained for long life.

There are many companies who will be able to fix a plaster pool regardless of whatever happens.

Is there anyone other then Fibertech who can fix your fiberglass pool? I never choose things where I am locked into one vendor. Where will you be left if Fibertech closes their doors?
 

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FLDude said:
Are there any draw backs to fiber glass? The pinch a penny guy told me that fiber glass tends to suck out the alkalinity and ph from the water, is there any truth to this?
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Load of Crud. (edit I guess I can't use *rap here, I was censored)

Fiberglass is easier for ph. I grew up with a plaster pool. You always have to add acid to a plaster pool. Maybe once a week, but something you always have to do.

Fiberglass is inert, it doesn't add anything to the water so ph is pretty constant. I rarely have to add anything to adjust ph. Alkalinity stays the same too.

Fiberglass is also tough, at least mine had been. I don't worry about the surface.

I would never go back to a plaster pool.

Randy
 
Bperry said:
I do prefer the plaster, but only because you already have a plaster pool. Applying fiberglass over it is just a bandaid to avoid the cost of doing it the better way. It’s probably much better than a paint or other coating that flakes off after a couple years. But there are true fiberglass pools that last many years as well and so it’s probably not a “fiberglass is bad” kind of consideration. Each has its pros and cons.

If you are in a situation where you can afford one and not the other then that might be different, I just didn’t get that impression though.

I’d for sure get a quote from another supplier who does replaster work. A company that says plaster will have to be redone in 7 years isn’t very good at plaster work.
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Ok thanks this is really good info, I've gotten a few quotes already and all are around the 10k mark for plaster because apparently it costs 4k to water blast the fiber glass off. I didn't realize plaster lasts longer than 7 years and the wait time is only 6 weeks as well.
 
ajw22 said:
I have had plaster pools last 17 to 20 years and they could have gone longer if I wanted to push it.

A plaster pool with proper maintenance can last as long as your fiberglass pool. Either type pool needs to be properly maintained for long life.

There are many companies who will be able to fix a plaster pool regardless of whatever happens.

Is there anyone other then Fibertech who can fix your fiberglass pool? I never choose things where I am locked into one vendor. Where will you be left if Fibertech closes their doors?
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I actually managed to find another company in the area that does the same resurfacing so I've got them coming round Monday for a quote. Wait time for them is November compared to next February. Knowing that plaster lasts longer than 7 years changes things though so I'll just have to weigh up the pros and cons of each and the wait times.
 
randytsuch said:
Load of Crud. (edit I guess I can't use *rap here, I was censored)

Fiberglass is easier for ph. I grew up with a plaster pool. You always have to add acid to a plaster pool. Maybe once a week, but something you always have to do.

Fiberglass is inert, it doesn't add anything to the water so ph is pretty constant. I rarely have to add anything to adjust ph. Alkalinity stays the same too.

Fiberglass is also tough, at least mine had been. I don't worry about the surface.

I would never go back to a plaster pool.

Randy
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Thanks Randy, that's the way I'm leaning if I get a quote from this company on Monday that is good and I only have to wait until November. Fingers crossed!
 
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