Stainless steel pools makes their mark in the Canadian aquatics sector

Spic-and-span

Another benefit of these pools is they are durable and easy to maintain thanks to the formation of an invisible passive layer, i.e. a nano-layer coating (passivation), which is created by a mixture of metals such as chromium, nickel, and molybdenum along with oxygen in the pool water. Should the passive layer be disrupted (e.g. scratched by a metal object), the pool environment (even underwater) enables it to automatically regenerate.

This is an important tool with respect to stainless steel pool maintenance, as the passive layer protects the vessel’s surface should the water become over chlorinated or experience a negative change in pH. It also acts as a shield, safeguarding the surface when the pool water freezes in the winter.

That said, specifiers, designers, and installers should always consider the quality of the stainless steel being used to build a pool. A solid surface with no pores and cracks helps to ensure pool maintenance is easy and inexpensive. Together, the stainless steel surface and circulation system helps to eliminate all micro-organisms and algae in the pool.

Forged in stainless steel

Stainless steel pools comply with various technical standards such as ingress and egress, slip-resistant surface treatment, and the placement of accessories and equipment. To this end, these pools can be installed in a short period of time and have lower costs associated with construction readiness, which helps compensate for the higher entry price with respect to material costs.

For instance, stainless steel pools only require a concrete strip foundation built under the pool walls. Concrete footings are also installed beneath attractions, as well as built-in pool components such as floor channels, stairs, etc.

For indoor installations, it is recommended that insulation is attached horizontally to the stainless steel insulating profile around the entire pool perimeter. This keeps the insulation in contact between the pool and concrete and acts as a ground moisture barrier, as well as providing added protection in areas where there is a possibility of a radon risk.