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Project Spotlight: Solda Pools (2012)

This impressive outdoor space is the finishing touch to a home located in an upscale area of Burlington, Ont., a suburb one hour southwest of Toronto. The clients approached Solda Pools of Brampton, Ont., seeking a total outdoor living space- a seamless extension of the home in which they could entertain or relax with friends and family. Designed as a series of outdoor rooms, the space includes a 7- 12.1-m (19- x 40-ft) concrete swimming pool and 2.1- 2.1-m (7- x 7-ft) concrete spa, surrounded by ample lounging and dining areas and a full kitchen cookout. In addition, a fully decorated cabana, complete with a TV and fireplace, serves as an outdoor living room.

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Concrete coating systems

Today’s concrete pool decks no longer need to be plain grey. There are many options on the market that allow pool designers/builders to beautify a concrete pool deck. Aside from esthetics, should builders go to the trouble of designing an elaborate concrete deck, they should also understand the advantages of protecting it with a deck coating system.

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Sealing concrete pools

One of the most important steps in gunite or concrete swimming pool construction is selecting the right type of waterproofing. Concrete is a porous substrate prone to water penetration; therefore, it has to be sealed to keep water in the pool, in addition to keeping…

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Using rebar in aquatic design

By Barry Justus

Builders of swimming pools, spas and water features are required to work under a variety of conditions and in diverse locations. Earthquake zones, expansive clays, hillsides, ascending slopes, rooftops, freeze/thaw, solar cycles and a wide array of increasingly sophisticated and complex aquatic designs can challenge one’s construction abilities.

Reinforced concrete, which comprises reinforcement bar (rebar), cement, aggregates, air, additives and water for hydration, is a versatile building material suitable for a variety … Continue reading Using rebar in aquatic design

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