PoolQ The plaster color installed in my pool was the wrong color. The plaster has been chipped out. My concern is damage to the shotcrete shell in the process. There are deep holes and gauges and there was water seepage in a few areas behind the shotcrete. There is also evidence of honeycombed areas in the shotcrete, as well as some other shotcrete concerns since reading up on the shotcrete process. Please help, as I’m being told that they will just plaster over these concerns. However, the plastering information reads that plaster thickness should not exceed 7/8 in. (22 mm) thickness (but can be a little thicker around plumbing fixtures).
Shotcrete is a placement method for concrete. When the pool shotcrete contractor uses quality materials, properly sized and maintained equipment, and experienced crew members, the shotcreted pool shell should be watertight. Proper shotcrete application would also not exhibit voids, honeycomb, or major seepage through the pool shell. Before replastering, the pool shell should be evaluated and all defects (voids, cracks, porous sections, deep holes, and so on) repaired using industry-standard methods and materials. You may consider retaining a professional engineer or experienced pool consultant to evaluate the pool shell and make specific recommendations on the appropriate repair for your specific issues. You can use our Buyers Guide (shotcrete.org/products-services-information/buyers-guide/) to locate consultants in your area. You also may want to review our pool-specific Position Statements on our website at shotcrete.org/products-services-information/resources/. The “Watertight Shotcrete for Swimming Pools” would be particularly informative for you to assist in discussions with your pool contractor.
