Pebble /plaster finish

[klanel]

How does cold temperature affect a newly installed pebble/plaster finish? I figure by the time they get to ours, it may be January. If the temps get to freezing, is that a problem?

 

[kimkats]

FULL stop on the plaster job until the weather warms up. Here is a couple of link about getting a proper plaster job:

Ten Guidelines for Quality Pool Plaster

There are proper steps to follow for the making of durable pool plaster. There are also improper practices that can lead to early deterioration or discoloration. Following is a ten-point checklist that will help achieve a lasting and discoloration free plaster. 1. The best cement/aggregate...

www.troublefreepool.com

A Plastering 'Watch List' - Water Shapes

Taking control of the plastering process is within reach of any quality-oriented designer or builder, declares Kim Skinner. To help you on your way, he offers this step-by-step guide to managing what should happen on site before, during and after plaster

watershapes.com

Pool Plaster Tips for the Average Homeowner

A quality plaster job can last a homeowner for decades. We help share basic steps that can be taken before, during, and after the plastering of a pool.

www.troublefreepool.com

There is no reason you cannot wait until the spring to get the plaster done.

 

[klanel]

Thanks for posting but on the 10 steps, I can relate to the person posting about 'how is a consumer going to use this'? At the rate they are going, it may be the spring. But if the weather is cold, I will try to persuade them not to do it until it warms a bit. I imagine by then the builder will want to get it done so he can get paid so he may not like the idea of waiting.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

I would talk with your builder. Tell them you are uncomfortable with plaster being applied during the winter when freezing is a real possibility. If your builder is financially sound and not playing games with your money being needed to fund other jobs, then waiting is simply a matter of scheduling with the subcontractor. They may ask for more in material costs if the plaster materials have not been purchased yet. You could always offer to have them order the plaster materials and have them delivered to your property for storage if that’s an issue.

I would do whatever you can to convince your PB to pause the job while waiting for the winter to pass.