The construction process
Many customers ask about our process. This slide show contains a series of photographs taken during the process of building a swimming pool. Use the left and right arrows to navigate through the slide show.
The construction process: Stage 1 - Excavation
Excavation is the first phase of the construction process. The first step is to 'peg out' the shape of the pool into place ensuring correct dimensions and elevations. Following this step, the physical excavation of the hole begins. It is vital that the excavation is completed by experienced excavators as this is a part of the process which demands accuracy and professionalism.
The construction process: Stage 1 - Excavation
Excavation is the first phase of the construction process. The first step is to 'peg out' the shape of the pool into place ensuring correct dimensions and elevations. Following this step, the physical excavation of the hole begins. It is vital that the excavation is completed by experienced excavators as this is a part of the process which demands accuracy and professionalism.
The construction process: Stage 2 - Plumbing and storm water
Diverting the domestic sewer and storm water pipes is a common occurrence. Here you can see that the pipes have been moved from the excavation area and placed neatly to the side of the pool. You can also see the form work along the side of the pool where the pool finished level is above the natural ground.
The construction process: Stage 3 - Form work and steel
This photograph shows the Pre-Plumbing, Form work and Steel fixing completed. Notice the true vertical internal pool walls which only Crystal Pools makes a point of constructing. It is very important that all pools, particularly with narrow Lap Pools, maximising the internal dimensions of the swimming pool.
The construction process: Stage 3 - Form work and steel
The form work on the low side of the pool has been completed with a 'Feature Wall' formed up ready for spraying with concrete. Also, take notice of the plastic that has been placed behind the swimming pool to protect the surroundings from the concrete 'over-spray'.
The construction process: Stage 4 - Concrete spraying
The steel is now in place strengthening the pool and holding the concrete into place. The concrete is sprayed into place and needs to be 150mm thick all over the pool. After concreting, the pool is left to 'cure' for four weeks. As it cures, the concrete shrinks slightly and the steel holds the structure together forming a complete 'Monolithic Shell'.
The construction process: Stage 4 - Concrete spraying
The steel is now in place strengthening the pool and holding the concrete into place. The concrete is sprayed into place and needs to be 150mm thick all over the pool. After concreting, the pool is left to 'cure' for four weeks. As it cures, the concrete shrinks slightly and the steel holds the structure together forming a complete 'Monolithic Shell'.
The construction process: Stage 5 - Coping & waterline tiling
Once the pool has cured, the finishes can be applied. The coping, waterline and step-edge tiling is completed and finishing to the feature wall are applied.
The construction process: Stage 6 - Fencing & interior lining
Pool fencing must be completed before starting to apply the pool's interior lining as the pool needs to be filled with water very soon after the interior lining application has been completed.
The construction process: Stage 6 - Fencing & interior lining
Pool fencing must be completed before starting to apply the pool's interior lining as the pool needs to be filed with water very soon after the interior lining application has been completed.
The construction process: Stage 7 - Acid wash
After the lining has been applied within 36 hours the lining is cleaned with a mild acid solution prior to filling the swimming pool with water.
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