Who didn't dream a day to have a swimming pool in his garden? With the various offers that there is today on the market, that can become a reality. It is in particular possible to carry out oneself the construction of its basin. And today, there exist even swimming pools in kit. But it is not always easy thing, because it is necessary to take account of several factors.
To choose materials
There exist various types of materials which are adapted to the construction of a swimming pool where the price of the basin varies according to these selected materials. One of the most used materials is the concrete or from that, it is possible to build a swimming pool cast solid concrete.
With regard to the technique used for this kind of material, there is the concrete project. This technique consists in initially putting iron like framework of the basin and there project thereafter the concrete via a gun. The use of this technique is rather complex therefore it is important to call on the services of a professional to have a job of good quality.
The polyester has also great success in the manufacturing where it is necessary to mix the polyester resin with glass fiber. The mixture will be versed thereafter in a mussel to have a solid hull adapted to the structure.
There is also the wood which is very much used for the basins. This material which is regarded as a noble material would guarantee the originality of the structure and allows the manufacturing of the swimming pools in kit.
Construction of the foundation raft
The foundation raft is the platform on which the swimming pool will rest. Its construction is not to be taken with the light one, because it can be regarded as being the base of the basin. An imperfection as tiny as it east can involve irreversible damage.
The stages of the construction of the foundation raft are as follows: initially, it is necessary to pose a gravel bed which will be useful for the drainage. Thereafter, a film of polyane will be posed on the gravel in order to prevent that the concrete which is not inserted in the gravel. Comes after the installation from small studs from a thickness 5 cm which will be scattered in the basin.
The next stage is the installation of the first steel fabric and a chaining of 10x10 which will be also posed a little everywhere in the basin. The last stage in the construction of the foundation raft is the installation of the second steel fabric.
To run the concrete of the foundation raft
The reinforcement of the foundation raft is a very important stage for the construction of the basin just like the casting of the concrete. In this kind of situation, the material which it is absolutely necessary to have is at least a spinning top. If the building site is difficult access, it is preferable to choose a truck-spinning top.
It is also essential to make the good choice concerning the concrete which will be versed where in such a situation, it would be necessary to ask councils to professionals. But generally, for the points of diamond, it would be necessary to choose consisting concrete and not too liquid. |
