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* Yes, you can drain it. DO NOT leave it empty, however, but refill promptly. If the pool is empty and there is a lot of water in the ground soil, it could cause the pool to float and crack. == == * I have had this house for 4 years and have drained my gunite pool every spring, acid-washed it and refilled it. So far no problems. It does need resurfacing, but not because of what we did. It needed that when we bought the house. I understand that the cost of that is about $10,000. Which means... it might rather be a pond, or a cemented area with an above-ground pool.
* Pools should not be drained completely unless the water table is low. Otherwise water table pressure can damage an empty pool. I never drain my in-ground pool more than 18" below the deck, and keep chlorine tablets in floaters in the pool all winter, which cuts down on brackishness. Removing cover & cleaning in spring just means brushing & vacuuming everything to the filter, then backwash. Sparkling water in one or two days.
* When I lived in Texas, people with this problem installed plastic liners. Some of the ones I saw looked like a tiled pool.
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How long can you leave your gunite pool empty after draining it?
It is generally recommended to avoid leaving a gunite pool empty for more than a few days, ideally no longer than one week. Extended periods without water can lead to structural damage due to soil movement and pressure changes. If you must drain the pool for maintenance or repairs, it's crucial to refill it as soon as possible to preserve its integrity. Always consult with a pool professional for specific guidance based on your local conditions.
If a gunite pool is empty for extended period of time what damage if any will there be to the plaster etc?
If a pool is left empty, it will lift partially out of the ground due to moisture under the pool after a heavy rain.
How do you repair small- and medium-sized surface chipping problems at the bottom of your empty in-ground gunite pool?
Replaster!
Will an empty gunite pool crack due to drying or is it ALWAYS earth shift?
An empty pool in inviting mother nature to float your pool like a boat when the water table is up.the weight of the water keeps the earth from pushing it's way into your pool, Also the plaster over the gunite needs water to stay healthy.The short story always keep water in your pool unless you are going to remove it soon.
What is the better pool Pebble sheen or gunite pools?
Pebble sheen is the finish on the surface of a pool gunite is the cement that a pool is constructed from in other words you can finish a gunite pool with pebble sheen.
Which is less expensive to build a pool with gunite or schockcrete?
Gunite
do you just gunite a pool for a person?
building pool myself just want to contract out the gunite job are you interested
What is the average cost of a gunite pool in Texas?
The average cost of a gunite pool is $75,000. The price for the installation of this type of pool can range from $50,000 to $100,000.
What is a gunite pool surface?
Gunite is a trowled-on cement coating similar to stucco.
When to empty and refill pool?
Test your water for TDS and calcium hardness to decide if water needs to be replaced.
Can you change the shape of a gunite pool?
NO
How long do you have to wet down a gunite sprayed pool?
Our pool installer told us to wet down our gunite once in the morning and once in the evening for seven full days after the gunite is installed.
