Swimming Pools
Swimming Pool Leakage: Water Pressure Makes Detailing the Real Test
Pools experience continuous water pressure, wet-dry transitions, movement and numerous pipe and fitting penetrations.
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Pool level falls and adjacent rooms or ground remain wet.
Use the site evidence to agree a project-specific method with the responsible engineer, concrete producer, manufacturer or specialist applicator.
Pool level falls and adjacent rooms or ground remain wet.
Rule out evaporation and plumbing leakage; inspect fittings, movement joints and shell cracks.
Tile and grout alone do not form a reliable pressure-resistant waterproof layer.
Repair shell defects, waterproof the shell and detail fittings before compatible tile installation.
Protect membrane during screed and tile work and retain movement joints.
Water test the shell before finishes and retest after completion as specified.
Do not confuse cosmetic regrouting with a shell waterproofing repair.
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