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The time has arrived to resurface your pool. Today, the pool owner has more choices. Historically, plaster was the standard method, but due to long-term performance advantages, pool owners are increasingly utilizing fiberglass.
It is important to bear in mind that plaster performs differently in new construction as compared to renovation. There are numerous problems with the use of plaster for resurfacing. Besides aesthetic issues, bonding (pop-offs) is a common occurrence when plaster is used as an attempted renovation.
These performance issues are in part as a result of the plaster being applied too thin. Common field observation thickness is 1/8 inch. There is not enough material mass and, consequently, spalling and erosion are often noticed. The typical period before deterioration sets in is 3 to 5 years. Deterioration patterns are noticed much earlier. In a today?s economy, plaster fails to maintain a competitive advantage.
In fact, plaster problems are so pervasive in the pool industry that a technical body was formed to study the problems of plaster. Today, the National Plasterers Council has an ongoing study of plaster problems in order to find ways to overcome the defects.
Pool owners still ask the question, ?Why is plaster still used to resurface pools?? The answer is that is that pool owners are not educated by the pool industry. They are not aware that there are alternatives. Pool owners think that plaster is the only choice. In fact, fiberglass is now the defacto material used for commercial pools. The reason for this is, due to the high cost to refinish commercial pools, they want a material that has got a long service life, and will perform adequately over an extended period. Facility owners want to avoid ongoing costly maintenance.
A common question is what the cost difference between plaster and fiberglass is. The question has not got any easy answer because each plaster company uses different techniques, different materials and has different levels of quality assurance. Fiberglass materials are based on petro chemicals, and therefore, are more expensive than cementitious materials. Another reason for price variations between contractors is the lack of standards. When fiberglass is applied, we follow the guidelines of CONSENSUS STANDARDS, which have been compiled by coatings societies.
Composite materials are widely used in the corrosion industry, because in short, they are more corrosion resistant than cementitious products.
Prices may vary between plaster contractors due to the thickness or amount of material applied, hydrating agents, admixtures, modifiers, bonding agents, quality of plaster, application specifications and contractor skill level. For these reasons, it is to be expected that prices will vary between contractors. There is little price difference between high-end plaster applications and fiberglass.
Unfortunately, for plaster companies, it is a very competitive business, so many contractors are forced to cut corners in order to secure work. Many only use very basic materials, with the subsequent problems.
Most pool owners are lay persons, not familiar with these issues, and do not know what kind of job they will be getting. Consequently, they make a contractor selection based on price only, and do not consider material, application techniques or the longevity of the repairs.
The composite industry is a more sophisticated business. We provide the pool owner with Product Data Sheets and CONSENSUS STANDARDS which explain upfront exactly what work will be performed. This enhances the bidding process, as all contractors bid to the CONSENSUS STANDARDS, thus controlling the quality of the work and contractor skill level.
Composite materials are widely used throughout the world for industrial corrosion protection. They have a tremendous track record for durability. Today, polymeric materials are the materials of choice to prevent corrosion, and not cementitious products.
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