This article focuses on the fundamental aspects to consider for whether the Qualified Shotcrete Contractor – Pool program is appropriate for your company that focuses on the pool market.
Building a Water Feature Using Shotcrete Placement
In this guide, we will explore the process of building a water feature using shotcrete placement, from planning and site preparation to the final finishing touches and maintenance.
Steel Reinforcement for Shotcreted Pools
Position Statement #8, ASA Pool and Recreational Shotcrete Committee: Shotcrete, as defined by ACI Concrete Terminology, is “concrete placed by a high-velocity pneumatic projection from a nozzle.” Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension. Reinforcement, typically as deformed steel bars, is embedded in concrete to create a composite section that is strong in both compression and tension and behaves in a ductile manner…
Skimmer: Ensuring the Continuity of the Bond Beam
This article shares some techniques and procedures we have developed as a company — from the guys in the field to our design team — along with input from industry leaders and exceptional educators, plus years of experience (including trial and error).
Dry-Mix Shotcrete Application Using Hydro-Mix System
Using a hydro-mix system can improve the performance and efficiency of dry-mix shotcrete, offering enhanced mixture control, reduced material waste from rebound, reduced dust, and improved placement quality.
Dewatering in Swimming Pools: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Practices
Dewatering is a crucial process in pool maintenance and construction that ensures the structural integrity, cleanliness, and longevity of swimming pools. Whether you’re a pool owner, contractor, or maintenance professional, understanding the purpose and methods of dewatering can help prevent costly damage and maintain optimal pool conditions.
La Base Sólida: Pisos de Concreto Colado en Sitio con Muros de Concreto Lanzado para Albercas
La rapida y, en gran medida, no regulada expansion de la industria de albercas en los ultimos 40 anos — acelerada aun mas durante la pandemia de COVID-19 — ha generado una alta demanda de mano de obra en un mercado donde la mayoria de los consumidores prioriza el bajo costo por encima de la calidad y durabilidad…
The Solid Foundation: Cast-in-Place Concrete Floors with Shotcrete Walls for Swimming Pools
The fast-paced and largely unregulated expansion of the pool industry over the past 40 years — accelerated even further during the COVID-19 pandemic — has driven high demand for labor in a market where most consumers prioritize low cost over quality and durability…
Why is My Pool Cracked?
Swimming pools are intended to improve quality of life and be visually appealing, so no pool owner is happy to find a crack running through their investment. For liquid-containing structures like swimming pools, cracks are more than just an aesthetic nuisance. Crack control is critical to maintaining the durability and function of the structure. So why does a concrete pool crack?
Understanding AAR in Watertight Structures
Potential AAR damage can be mitigated by selecting appropriate concrete materials for the fresh concrete. Understanding the contributing factors and careful attention to materials used in the mixture design, proper reinforcement and skilled shotcrete placement can all play a role in controlling, if not preventing, AAR harm.