Surprised my family with a New Pool.

Rebar is finished, everything is moving along at lightning speed, Gunite next Friday.Stone Ledger and tile the following Monday if everything goes as planned
 

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(y)Nice progress! It looks like you have some experienced subs. The rebar tie-ins for the walls are good, and the chairs look like they're providing sufficient lift. I couldn't tell from the pics, did they leave exposed rebar around the perimeter to do the bonding? Your electrical sweeps also look good, and the plumbing appears to be well thought out. It looks like you also bucked up for the lighted bubblers. I'll be curious as to your impressions when the pool is finished. Make sure you give a full 30 days for Gunite to cure before plaster, and water it regularly!
 
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Thanks, Darkrider. I was able to lock in some great tradesmen for the plumbing and Rebar.The temps in my area average around 100 degrees in August reaching 110 some days. I was told the pool would cure in a week or so.I will confirm with the Gunite company.
 
Thanks, Darkrider. I was able to lock in some great tradesmen for the plumbing and Rebar.The temps in my area average around 100 degrees in August reaching 110 some days. I was told the pool would cure in a week or so.I will confirm with the Gunite company.
The goal of watering is to slow down the curing process for strength. The first few days are the most critical, but the longer the cure, the stronger the shell will be overall. With temps that high, I'd recommend watering every few hours for the 1st week or 2, especially during the heat of the day. During the evenings, give it a good dousing, then you'll be good until the next morning. After a couple weeks, you can cut it back to twice a day. If you do end up plastering before 30 days, make sure the concrete is no longer holding water. You'll be able to see the difference over the course of your waterings.
 
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Gunite was pushed back 14 days due to a one of their rigs breaking down. Finally got it done today. Tile and stone ledger on Saturday.
 

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SWEET!!! That looks great! Have you started bonding with it yet? aka watering it to help slow down the curing.

It is time for your set of links! The first set is all about what to do and ask about to get a great plaster job. The second set is all about how to care for your pool after you get the plaster.

Plaster links:
Ten Guidelines for Quality Pool Plaster Best one of all
All Plaster Finishes Should Last 20 Years
Not All Color Pigments are Good for Pools How to pick a good color for plaster.
A Plastering 'Watch List' | Professional Watershaping | Watershapes
Trouble Free Pool
Trouble Free Pool

Pool care links:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
Trouble Free Pool
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Now is also a good time to ask what test kit your PB will be providing so we can fill in any holes.

Kim:kim:
 
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It's Starting to come together. Stoneledger will be installed today
 

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The tile guy is a little messy. I was told they will pressure wash the thin-set off the gunite. Other than that I'm pleased with the work.
 

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(y)The goal of watering is to slow down the curing process for strength. The first few days are the most critical, but the longer the cure, the stronger the shell will be overall. With temps that high, I'd recommend watering every few hours for the 1st week or 2, especially during the heat of the day. During the evenings, give it a good dousing, then you'll be good until the next morning. After a couple weeks, you can cut it back to twice a day. If you do end up plastering before 30 days, make sure the concrete is no longer holding water. You'll be able to see the difference over the course of your waterings.
Make sure the Concrete is no longer holding water after 30 days?
 
Make sure the Concrete is no longer holding water after 30 days?
If you waited 30 days or close to it, you should have no worries. Concrete that is well cured will not hold nearly as much water as concrete that is still curing. You can tell by how quickly it absorbs or sheds water, and how long it looks wet after watering. Plaster does not adhere well to wet concrete, and you run the risk of delamination/flaking after the fact if you plaster too soon.
 
If you waited 30 days or close to it, you should have no worries. Concrete that is well cured will not hold nearly as much water as concrete that is still curing. You can tell by how quickly it absorbs or sheds water, and how long it looks wet after watering. Plaster does not adhere well to wet concrete, and you run the risk of delamination/flaking after the fact if you plaster too soon.
Great information.Thank you.
 
Best SWG On the market for Gunite pool? (New Build) I’m sure there’s a thread somewhere in this forum on this topic
Just make sure to up size it, if you pool is 10K gallons, get a 20K gallon cell, etc...
2 skimmers is kind of the minimum, helps capture more and flow.
As for the amount of jets in the spa, it will come down to how it is plumbed and how many pumps you have. Most PB keep it at 8 to minimize the amount of pumps. Really depends on water features as well.
 

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