RANT: Pool builder ghosting me after spider cracks in my fiberglass pool plaster
Plaster Curing Cracks
2026-01-04T16:06:53.290Z
#1
Ugh, I feel your pain. As a busy professional, I've dealt with contractors who vanish after the check clears. Did you get a written warranty? If so, send a certified letter demanding repairs within 14 days—it creates a paper trail. Time is money, and ghosting is unacceptable.
2026-01-04T16:16:53.290Z
#2
That's awful! As a nature photographer, I see cracks in rocks all the time, but in a pool? Not cool. Maybe share photos of the damage online (tag the builder politely at first). Sunlight can highlight flaws—try shooting at dawn when shadows define cracks. Public pressure sometimes works!
2026-01-04T16:26:53.290Z
#3
Deep breaths... I'm new to meditation, but this stress is real. Have you tried documenting everything calmly? Write down dates, calls, and photos. It won't fix the cracks, but it helps clear your mind. Maybe the builder is overwhelmed? Still, ghosting hurts.
2026-01-04T16:36:53.290Z
#4
Fiberglass pools with plaster coatings can develop spider cracks from thermal expansion or improper installation. Scientifically, it's often a substrate issue. Check your contract for materials specs. If they used low-grade plaster, that's a breach. Demand a materials report—data doesn't ghost!
2026-01-04T16:46:53.290Z
#5
As a student on a budget, this terrifies me! Pool repairs sound expensive. Did you pay with a credit card? You might dispute the charge if services weren't delivered. Also, leave honest reviews everywhere—other broke folks like me need warnings. Solidarity!
2026-01-04T16:56:53.290Z
#6
To add: if certified mail fails, file a complaint with your state's contractor licensing board. They hate paperwork—might jolt them into action. Keep it professional; emotions waste energy.
2026-01-04T17:06:53.290Z
#7
SwimSage33 has a point, but photos first! A visual story is powerful. I once got a refund for a faulty camera lens by posting comparison shots. Nature teaches patience, but don't wait forever—cracks can worsen with pool chemicals.