WATERPROOFING SYSTEM IN SWIMMING POOL

One of the often found problems in swimming pools is the leakage through foundation. How to prevent this problem

Problem

Waterproofing system should be applied with pools

Waterproofing system should be applied with pools, fountains, water tanks, or drainpipes during the construction period in order to prevent the loss of water. Remedial Waterproofing can be a risky and costly operation.

Cement block walls can not prevent water ingress.

Cement-rendered, concrete, or cement block walls can not prevent water ingress.

waterproofing system can resists only one side

If the selected waterproofing system can resists only positive (water in the pool) or negative (underground water) water pressure, it can not be completely watertight.

Structures can not be expected to be totally rigid

Structures can not be expected to be totally rigid and even small movements can lead to cracking allowing water ingress.

Reinforced concrete can be damaged from corrosion

Reinforced concrete can be damaged from corrosion that causes by permeable water and air through the surfaces.

Painting should not be a waterproofing layer.

Painting or tiling layer should not be considered to be a waterproofing layer. Therefore, a proper under-tile waterproofing system should always be applied.

A proper waterproofing system

A proper waterproofing system should;

1. Resist to both positive and negative water pressure

2. Resist to the changes of temperature

3. Resist to the acidity and alkali (pH) in water

Solution

Install a waterproofing system in swimming pool.

It's highly recomment to use weberdry top.
In case of swimming pool structure is strong enough and no vibration or no movement of structure, it's recommend to use weberdry tex.

APPLICATION

Dampen the surface
Apply two coats of weberdry tex onto the surfaces, the second coat has to be perpendicular to the first one.

Allow the area to be completely dry for 4 - 7 days, depending on the temperature and humidity.
The water-leakage test should be done by gradually add water in the pool with the rate of 70 cm high of water per 24 hours until getting the required water level.
Leave the pool for 7 days and see if there is no water decrease, drain off the water and leave the pool to be dry before tiling.
Allow the pool to be dry for at least 4 - 7 days, use specific tile adhesive for swimming pools for tiling (see more details on webertai gres or webercolor poxy).
Allow the adhesive to be dry for 24 hours.

Grout the area with specific tile grout for swimming pool (webercolor HR or webercolor poxy).

Suggested Products

weberdry tex

Single component waterproofing mortar suitable for any substrates being subject to positive and negative water pressures like swimming pools, water tanks, structures. Good for both internal and ...

weberdry top

Two-component flexible waterproofing product to waterproof before tiling in swimming pools, water tanks, terraces, balconies, bathrooms, and any wetr areas where being subject to structural movement

weberepox easy

2-component epoxy-based paste tile adhesive and tile grout resisting to high-concentration chemicals and water pressure with anti-infection propertysuitable to use on both floors and walls in ...

webercolor HR

High resistance tile grout specially designed to use in swimming pools, spas, and saunas providing resistance to water pressure and chlorine ideal for grouting in swimming pools, spas, saunas on both
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webertai gres

Pre-mixed high performance tile adhesive to mix with water giving excellent bonding strength for laying large size tiles and swimming pool tiles

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