Have you made the decision to build a new pool at your place? Congratulations! It will undoubtedly become your favorite place to relax. You’ve probably already started thinking about what it will look like. This is a very important question. After all, this is the realization of your dream, your idea of the place where you will spend time with your family. But in order for the dream to become a reality, you need to deal with one very important issue. And that question is the construction budget. Even if you are not limited in money, no one wants to overpay and incur unnecessary expenses. At the same time, the quality of the pool and its performance must be top-notch. The innovative technology with ICF and reinforced Cefil 60 mil pool liner meets these requirements.
Features and Advantages of ICF
Insulating concrete forms (ICF) are permanent formwork and are made of expanded polystyrene (EPS). They were developed in the 1960s in the USA. Since then they have been continuously improved (modified). Their use in housing construction is gaining momentum every year. And their use in the construction of a swimming pool bowl provides a number of advantages. You will get:
- Quick and easy erection of the pool bowl. ICF can be compared to large “bricks” or LEGO pieces, which are simply and quickly stacked to form a formwork of the desired shape. There are blocks of different shapes, providing for turns and wall corners. Thanks to their low weight, the formwork is easy to assemble.
- The blocks are very lightweight. They are easy to transport. They do not require heavy-duty transportation.
- Saving transportation and other costs. The blocks are fixed, they remain in place after the concrete is poured. They do not need to be removed and transported. And this is already a significant savings.
- High energy efficiency. ICFs are made from Styrofoam, a material with exceptionally low thermal conductivity. This minimizes heat loss, leading to significant savings on water heating for pool owners. With an ICF pool, heaters will need to be used less frequently. Additionally, using a pool cover—especially at night—helps retain heat. As a result, the water temperature the following day will remain nearly the same as it was the night before.
After installing the formwork and pouring it with concrete, you can almost immediately start lining the pool. The best material in this case is reinforced PVC membrane.
Advantages of Reinforced PVC Membrane
As in the case of ICF, transportation of reinforced PVC membrane does not require heavy-duty transportation. In fact, depending on the size of the pool, only a few rolls will be needed. Unlike tiling or plastering, where the materials can weigh tons and take up a lot of space. In addition reinforced PVC liner offers these benefits:
- Long life span of 20+ years with proper maintenance. Regular cleaning of the pool and maintaining the chemical balance of the water will ensure long and trouble-free operation.
- High resistance to external influences such as impact, stretching, and more. Reinforced PVC liner has a three-layer structure. The middle layer is a polyester mesh. Therefore, you can be sure of maintaining the tightness of the liner for many years.
- Quick installation of PVC liner in the pool bowl compared to other types of liners.
- Resistant to fading and staining. A quality reinforced liner is coated with a special acrylic lacquer on the outer layer side. This lacquer contains antibacterial additives that prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. This prevents the appearance of black, yellow and green stains, which are not uncommon on the facing of tiles or plaster. Of course, this property of PVC membrane does not eliminate the need for weekly pool cleaning.
- A wide range of patterns and textures. Want your pool to look like a marble pool? You’re welcome! Available in any shade — gray, pink, white and others. Or do you prefer tiles, mosaics? Not a problem either. Imitation of the similarity of PVC liner with different materials is very realistic. Outwardly, it is almost impossible to distinguish. Different textures are also available: smooth and embossed. Textured PVC membrane imitating natural stone (sandstone, basalt and others) is tactilely almost indistinguishable from
- Quick, easy and inexpensive reconstruction. If you need to replace the liner, such as changing the color or texture of the cladding, it’s easy to do. The old liner is removed and a new liner is installed in its place. This operation takes a minimum of time.
- Low cost compared to other types of cladding. The cost of PVC membrane and work on its installation is less than that of tiling or plaster.
- Lower maintenance costs. PVC liner is easier to care for than other types of cladding due to its resistance to fading and staining.
Thus, combining the innovative technology of building a concrete pool deck using ICF and lining with reinforced PVC membrane has many advantages and benefits. You get a pool of high quality and excellent appearance in a short time and at an affordable cost.
Where to Order PVC Liner Swimming Pool Construction
Have you decided to build a swimming pool with this technology? Then turn to SAKKO POOL. Our specialists will answer all your questions, assist with preparing an estimate, help select the best type of liner, and ensure high-quality membrane installation. Moreover, you can rest assured that the pool remodeling will be carried out to the highest standard.