Wednesday 16 May 2012

The History Of Swimming Pool Construction

By Kristina Sampson


There are four main categories of swimming pool shell construction, each of which should be considered by a reputable swimming pool technician before installation. A pool professional will be able to advise its customers on whether to install an indoor or an outdoor pool, and may discuss issues such as heating, maintenance and the cleaning of the water.

Swimming pool construction was revolutionised during the 1950's with the advances in plastics technology enabling the development of the liner pool. Liners are a very popular style of swimming pools Gloucestershire, as they can be manufactured using specific dimensions, and are available in a whole array of colours and patterns. As liners are extremely strong, reinforced concrete floors are not necessary which can save the pool owner a lot of money. Labour intensive tiling is also not required for liner pools, which can again be far more economical.

Liners allow speedy swimming pool construction, as the pool may be filled right after the liner is fitted. The liners are considered low maintenance, and many swimming pools Gloucestershire gain from having quick repairs made without having the need to drain the pool.

Preformed pools are another form of swimming pool shell construction. Just like the swimming pool liners, these are created in a factory, though are usually built to a standard size. The pool is constructed as a one piece pool shell in a mould and is transported as a whole to the customer's premises. A large hole is created for the mould to be gently lowered into, and pea shingle is usually used to backfill the pool whilst the pool is being filled with water, this is to avoid settlement of the surround. Preformed pools have the huge advantage in that they are extremely quick to produce, allowing swift completion of the swimming pool.

Traditional swimming pool construction methods include permanent shuttering and sprayed concrete. These both create extremely strong swimming pools, and are perfect for indoor pools, or if a section of the pool wall is projecting above existing ground level. Sprayed concrete pools are ideal for confined areas where space is very limited.




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