Traditional private pools with a reinforced concrete structure are complex composite structures that can be the site of various disorders affecting the structure as well as the associated coatings and equipment.
POOL MASONRY
The use of standard concrete
The making
For the construction of swimming pools, a concrete of 350 kg / m3 is traditionally used, which means that it contains 350 kg of cement per m³. There are two possibilities for placing concrete in your site:
By manufacturing it on site: a concrete mixer is then used to mix the cement, gravel and sand that make up the concrete. The concrete is then generally brought to the wheelbarrow to be poured. For 1 m³ of concrete, mix 350 kg of cement, 420 l of dry sand (grain size: 0.5 mm), 770 l of gravel (grain size: 5 to 15 mm) and 175 l of water.
By having it delivered: the concrete is bought from a manufacturer who takes it to the site in a mixer truck. We then use a concrete pump or a conveyor belt to pour it where desired.
Avoid pouring concrete in high heat, otherwise water it regularly to prevent it from drying too quickly, which could cause microcracks.
The importance of earthworks:
The terracing of the swimming pool is a crucial stage in its construction.
The foundations of the swimming pool
Your swimming pool must rest on a solid foundation for good reliability and durability. A concrete slab ensures the strength of the construction, especially in the case of an in-ground pool.
Technique and rigor are essential
You have to dig a little deeper than the depth of the pool to be able to put the foundations in place.
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The installation of the foundations is a phase of the construction of a swimming pool which requires a lot of precision, and which can take time (preparation of the ground, drying times, bad weather, etc.). This work is carried out in several stages, to know and to master. The necessary tools and materials should be prepared in advance for efficiency.
