Pool construction - what are there, features, which pool is better

A pool is a hydraulic structure that is aimed at specific consumer tasks. Pools are swimming, agricultural and fish breeding. The last two types of structures are used in business. But the swimming pool is an entertainment center for people of all ages. The topic of our article will touch upon the construction of pools, their types, differences, features. We will try to give detailed answers to all your questions.

 

Stationary, mobile and demountable pools

 

Initially, all structures are usually divided into categories according to the method of installation. At the stage of selection, the buyer decides for himself how, where and when he will use the pool. As a rule, pool manufacturers insist that there is nothing better than stationary structures. This is a moot point. Since mobile and collapsible containers have their advantages.

• The good thing about a stationary pool is that it is durable. Its minimum service life starts from 10 years. Depending on the type of material, the durability can be 25-100 years. This is a complete real estate object.
• A mobile pool is an oversized bowl for 1-2 people. For example, a hot tub (like in a bathhouse), a simplified version of the spa or a children's swimming pool. The peculiarity of this design is that it can always be quickly installed anywhere and removed. This is convenient for summer cottages, where things and equipment are usually closed in the house, and not left on the street. Mobile pools have a low price, are durable, but take up space in the room where they are stored.
• The collapsible pool is interesting for seasonal swimming. The range of products allows you to buy bowls of different sizes (even for free swimming). As unnecessary, the pool is quickly dismantled, folds up and does not take up much space during storage. The weak point of such structures is durability. Whatever the manufacturers and sellers promise, the prefabricated structure is subject to rapid wear. The integrity of the pool will be preserved for a maximum of 5 years, then there will be smudges at the bends. And the capacity will become unusable.

 

Pool construction - features

 

Operation "construction" implies the manufacture and installation of a stationary structure. Factory-cast bowls fall into the category. And also the pools assembled by the builders on site. The peculiarity of both types of operations in the observance of the technological process in the manufacture and installation is interconnected. You can, of course, divide, but then no one will give an official guarantee for the integrity of the pool.

Stationary pools differ in size, shape, finishes and type of material from which they are made. The choice of construction material affects the strength of the bowl and its price. Pools are made of polymers, composite materials, concrete, metal.

 

Plastic pools - the lowest price on the market

 

In the production of bowls, polypropylene, acrylic, PVC, polyethylene are used. In terms of strength and durability, polypropylene pools are considered the best solution. The peculiarity of plastic is that it welds perfectly at the molecular level without leaving seams. That is, you can make a pool of any size and shape. This is actively used by owners of the entertainment business. Polypropylene is used in the manufacture of structures for water parks, children's centers, seasonal swimming areas.

The disadvantage of polypropylene is low impact and deformation resistance. In production, plastic sheets of 5-15 mm are used. But this is not enough to withstand the expansion of ice, for example, when water freezes. Or from the inside, you can accidentally break the integrity with a kick. Pool repair is not difficult, but many buyers do not like the very fact of low strength.

 

Concrete pools - a unique solution in terms of size and price

 

Concrete pools can be built in two ways - from mortar at the installation site, or assembled from pre-cast slabs. The second option is considered to be radiant, since the technological process of manufacturing concrete structures is fully observed. Temperature, humidity, uniformity of composition, drying time. The price is more expensive, but it is built faster and the pool is very durable.

The peculiarity of concrete pools is that it is advisable to order it with sizes from 10 meters in length. Much time is spent on preparation and installation. For the same money, it is easier to buy a composite bowl and quickly install it in the pit. To order swimming pool construction made of concrete is beneficial when you need to rebuild an overall structure or a bowl of non-standard shape. In this regard, there are no restrictions - 50-250 meters, the buyer would have enough finance for the project.

 

Pools made of composite materials

 

They are considered the best solution in terms of price, quality and durability. There are budget options (based on fiberglass), middle segment (composites) and luxury solutions (ceramic-composite composition). The difference is in strength. The more expensive, the more rigid the structure and the higher the functionality of the pool.

Many manufacturers often deceive customers by selling polymer products under the guise of composite construction. It is easy to define a substitution - composites are several times heavier than plastic. Even a small children's ceramic pool cannot be lifted without a tap. And with a 5-meter polypropylene bowl, you can leave the store on your own.

• Fiberglass pools are made from fiberglass composites, bonding polymers and resins. The bowls are strong enough to withstand even the expansion of the ice when the water inside freezes. Although, manufacturers recommend draining water or hanging empty plastic bottles around the perimeter of the bowl.
• Composite pools are the golden mean between price, strength and durability. Such structures are designed for a 50-year service life. In summer it is a swimming pool, in winter it is a skating rink (if there is severe frost in the region).
• Ceramic pools. In fact, these are the same composite structures in which 1 thin layer of ceramic chips with binding fillers is laid. Needs such pools for installation in places with seismic activity. Soil displacement, underground currents, earthquakes and other natural disasters are not terrible for such basins. To justify the overpricing, manufacturers make ceramic pools more attractive in terms of design. The inner layer of the bowl is made of colored ceramic-composite chips, which are never washed off and never washed off. The result - a texture of a certain color iridescent in the sun - looks very rich.

 

Metal pools - a relic of the 20th century

 

Stainless steel was actively used in the construction of swimming pools until 2000. Then the price of the metal rose sharply and the demand for such pools fell dramatically. Stainless steel structures are durable, durable and look very beautiful. In addition, pools can be built of any shape and size (concrete base). But in terms of technical characteristics and price, it is now more profitable to buy a composite or fiberglass pool.

There are also galvanized steel solutions, but they should be treated with caution. A high-quality galvanized sheet is very expensive. And the budgetary solutions for rolled metal products are a complete lack of durability in the operation of the swimming pool.