Swimming Pool Waterproofing

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.

Water leaking in swimming pools and how to waterproof it?

Water Leakage is one of the major problems in swimming pools caused due to the flaws in construction methods. The right design, construction steps, waterproofing and tiling system can prevent a lot of structural problems and also in saving money and time.

Factors that can lead to leakages are:

  1. Shrinkage cracks that appear during the concrete curing process
  2. Lack of waterproofing barriers between the pool water and concrete wall
  3. Failures in plumbing and suction lines
  4. The formation of honeycombs during the concreting process, which weaken the structure