As any pool pro knows, dealing with finish breakdowns is inevitable.
There’s mottling and color variation, rough scale from high Calcium Saturation Index, dusting from low CSI or aggressive acids, calcium nodules, scale rings, cracks that leak — the list goes on. Some root causes trace back to water chemistry, while others stem from application, curing or environmental factors. In some cases, design plays a role.
Si el enlucido se aplica sobre una construcción deficiente, incluso los mejores esfuerzos de mantenimiento no lograrán mantener la piscina en buen estado.
In December 2023, the National Plasterers Council released Technical Bulletin No. 8, highlighting the impacts of wind speed on plastic shrinkage, or check cracks, in pool plastering. While the harmful effects of hot temperatures, low humidity, high winds or a combination of these are known, the study underlines wind speed as the dominant variable. The NPC says the findings are crucial for reducing check cracks and improving plaster durability.
The NESPA inducted its 2024-25 board of directors at its annual membership meeting.
Early on, David Cooke learned a valuable lesson about the importance of customer satisfaction that shapes the way the company does business today.
NESPA inducted its 2023-2024 board of directors at the association’s annual membership meeting in September.
The National Plasterers Council is bolstering the technical resources offered to members and pool professionals by adding personnel with technical expertise. Jonathan Dongell, director of research and development at Pebble Technology International headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, has joined the NPC staff as a technical advisor to the council. He brings decades of expertise in the…
If the plaster exists on top of a poor build, however, even the best maintenance efforts won’t keep the pool in shape.