Waterproofing
Swimming pools have become very common in most luxurious residential buildings, hotels, resorts etc. The building and hotel owners usually demand for long lasting waterproofing solutions for their swimming pools. Architects, consultants and specifiers usually seek aesthetic as well as comprehensive waterproofing solutions for their swimming pools. Ordinate Engineering can provide complete solutions with a wide range of products.
Waterproofing protection for swimming pools is pivotal as water places serious loads on the swimming pool structure and is an aggressive factorboth for its frame and for all materials used in its construction. The article deals with the swimming pool construction materials, and different waterproofing systems and products that could offer protection.
A swimming pool is a water-retaining structure used for purposes such as leisure and exercise. There are many different types such as Private pool, Public pool, Competition pool and infinity pool. Swimming pools are constructed using Concrete, concrete + brick/block, Fibreglass, Vinyl-lined pools, Gunite pools, etc. Among all these, more commonly used is the concrete pool. Pools can be sunk into the ground or built above it, as a freestanding construction or as part of a building like a ship. If water leaks IN or OUT, ships sinks, meaning pool fails.
Important considerations for waterproofing swimming pools
The waterproof system shall be able to withstand the hydrostatic pressure of min 2.5 bars. This may be achieved in the waterproofing membrane by applying the best primer/sealer coat before the waterproof sheet membrane.
While waterproofing, corners shall be treated using thermo-plastic-elastomer tapes, as we know that stress and strains are more at the support/junction of the concrete structure which results in cracks formation.
The pool is a water-retaining structure and it needs to be cleaned at regular intervals. So, the surface of the pool shall be provided with such a system, which provides durable, easy to clean, withstand chemicals affect, no color change, and food grade. Tiles can fulfill these requirements. Pools can be installed with tile using tile adhesive. Tile adhesive used for pool tile installation shall be high polymer content and pass the bond strength in water immersed testing.