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How do you repair a gunite pool with exposed rebar before replastering or should you tear it out and rebuild it?
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∙ 18y ago
If the rebar is exposed the integrety of your shell has deteriorated, You should start over,Tear it out. If you just cover it over you would most likely have long term problems.
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You are in the process of building a new pool and you are at the gunite stage they did the gunite 2 weeks ago and you noticed that there is rebar and wire ties showing in the gunite is this bad?
Rebar and or ties exposed in a gunite/shotcrete pool shell is bad but not unrepairable. The exposed steel can rust, and may bleed through the plaster leaving a stain. It may also cause the plaster to delaminate in that area. To remedy the situation the rebar and ties should be cut back or ground out and into the concrete. Hydraulic cement can be used to patch over the areas before the pool is plastered.
Can areas of exposed concrete on the bottom of a gunite or plaster pool be repaired with water in the pool?
No, because gunite will not dry if it is constantly being mixed with water. Drain your pool first.
Can unused wind blown Gunite particles be dangerous to an indivuals health.?
Gunite particles can be dangerous to health. For workers routinely exposed to the particles, OSHA says that silicosis can develop.
Must cracks in the gunite need to be repaired before the finish is applied?
No
Which is less expensive to build a pool with gunite or schockcrete?
Gunite
Is Gunite a waterproofing material?
No, Gunite is a type of concrete.
What if you didn't water your gunite for 2 days?
By Gunite I assume that you were told you have a gunite pool, The gunite part is the foundation of the pool and does not require watering. The surface which is plaster over the top of the gunite needs water. If you just had your pool replastered in the last couple of days it is critical to fill it with water so the plaster can dry. If your plaster is older and been under water before a few days is not going to hurt. Although you do want to get it full of water as soon as possible. Kenny Kummer Brody Chemical
What is a gunite pool surface?
Gunite is a trowled-on cement coating similar to stucco.
What is pool gunite made from?
"Gunite" is a special concrete mix that is sprayed, with a specialized spray gun. Using Gunite requires, by definition, the use of the spray gun.
Can a crack in the plaster of a gunite pool be repaired and if so how effective will the fix be?
I general, the answer is yes. It the crack comes from the pool moving, and the gunite has cracked, then the gunite has to be repaired before the plaster. Sometimes opening up the gunite crack and refilling with concrete will answer the problem. If movement of the soil is the problem then that has to be fixed first.The soil getting excessivly wet and dry can mean that the pool will move, if it is only part of the pool then there will be a structuaral crack. Only opening up the crack will tell you whether it is a plaster crack or a gunite crack. A replaster is from about $2000 up and structuaral repairs from about $1000
Once a gunite pool is converted to a vinyl liner pool can you convert it back to being a gunite pool I live in the Panhandle of Florida and have no problem with ground water?
If it was working ok before you lined it and you have no problems removing the liner you should have no problems.
What was the former name for gunite?
The former name for gunite is shortcrete. The term gunite is used for spraying concrete or mortar in a wet or dry process using a patented gun type applier.
