Rebar Situation Pebbletec - Arizona
- Thread starter Fleur
- Start date
- May 23, 2015
- 25,799
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yep. Sure looks like rebar or rebar wire ties. The fix is to chip out the plaster, dig into the gunite shell, cut back any rebar near the surface, patch the gunite with hydraulic cement and then patch the PebbleTec. An experienced plaster company can do the work although you’re going to have a heck of time lining someone up this time of year as pool building season is in full swing and what you have is a “money loser” job. Don’t be surprised if you get astronomical quotes as the plaster companies will likely try to scare you off as they don’t want to be bothered with chip-out & patch jobs. You might see if they’d be less expensive if you scheduled them in the off season (after September/October) and if you can get a discount with a cash payment.
Also, be aware that the patch will look very different than the surrounding material and so you will notice the patches when they are done.
Also, be aware that the patch will look very different than the surrounding material and so you will notice the patches when they are done.
Yep ditto what Matt said. Wait till next Dec-Feb to do the repair, it will be cheaper. My main concern with your post at the moment is, why is your pool empty at this time of year?
With daytime temps above 80 you’re asking for trouble with that plaster being exposed. Get it filled back up asap!!!
With daytime temps above 80 you’re asking for trouble with that plaster being exposed. Get it filled back up asap!!!
The pool was build by previous owners so we have no idea which company was used, and it is over 10 years old.
Thank you! What can possibly happen to a plaster when exposed to temperatures above 80? We are cleaning it from calcium which was accumulated over the years of previous neglect.Yep ditto what Matt said. Wait till next Dec-Feb to do the repair, it will be cheaper. My main concern with your post at the moment is, why is your pool empty at this time of year?
With daytime temps above 80 you’re asking for trouble with that plaster being exposed. Get it filled back up asap!!!
Your plaster can develop spider cracks from drying out in the sun/heat. Depending on how long it is exposed, those cracks can spread open developing larger cracks.
I would strongly advise you to start filling it immediately, as we are going to be in the 90’s this weekend.
In the future when you need to have repairs done to your pool that require it to be empty, you’ll want to schedule it between Dec to Feb to be safe.
I would strongly advise you to start filling it immediately, as we are going to be in the 90’s this weekend.
In the future when you need to have repairs done to your pool that require it to be empty, you’ll want to schedule it between Dec to Feb to be safe.
- May 23, 2015
- 25,799
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Rapid thermal expansion from air and sun exposure can cause the plaster to crack and delaminate. When water is in the pool, the temperature of the plaster is highly moderated by the fact that water can’t change it’s temperature quickly (it retains heat). when exposes to air, the temperature of the plaster surface can fluctuate rapidly (90-100 during the day and 60-70 overnight) causing thermal stress changes.
It’s just not good to leave plaster exposed. Get the work done quickly and refill the pool. If the work isn’t going to happen soon, then cancel or delay the job until after the heat passes.
It’s just not good to leave plaster exposed. Get the work done quickly and refill the pool. If the work isn’t going to happen soon, then cancel or delay the job until after the heat passes.
I haver exactly the same thing going on with my pool that's 2.5 years old. My PB just closed shop after 25 years so I'll get no help from him. Matt gave a perfect description on what needs to be done. Although I've not called anyone yet to give me a quote for the repair, my neighbor who owns a few pool stores says it'll cost me between $1500 and $2000 to get it repaired. I've done some poking around online and have seen numbers from $1100 - $1700. Mine couldn't be in a worse place to fix, the wall of the last step. When I find out more, I'll let you know.
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