PoolGeneralManaging Groundwater Using Shotcrete
Michael Klemp
Read MoreManaging groundwater using shotcrete placement involves integrating structural reinforcement with effective waterproofing strategies to ensure durability and prevent water ingress in underground or below-grade structures…
PoolGeneralEditorialsRaising the Bar
Ryan Oakes
Read MoreThere are few building codes or standards applied to the pool industry, so it’s an industry with no rules, codes, or laws governing pool construction. So, anything goes, right? Wrong. Standards do exist — just not codified in law. Yet.
PoolGeneralEditorialsThe Need to Recognize Quality Shotcrete Placement
Bill Drakeley
Read MoreWatershape University (WU) was founded to provide everyone in the pool industry with educational resources to succeed. With this in mind, WU developed two credentials for those involved in shotcreted pool shells…
PoolGeneralEditorialsASA Contractor Qualification – Pool: Why, Who, When, and How
Charles Hanskat
Read MoreThis 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.
PoolGeneralSteel Reinforcement for Shotcreted Pools
ASA Pool and Recreational Shotcrete Committee
Read MorePosition 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
PoolGeneralSkimmer: Ensuring the Continuity of the Bond Beam
Nathan Delaforce
Read MoreThis 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).
PoolGeneralDewatering in Swimming Pools: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Practices
Derek Pay
Read MoreDewatering 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.
EspañolPoolGeneralLa Base Sólida: Pisos de Concreto Colado en Sitio con Muros de Concreto Lanzado para Albercas
Benjamin Lasseter
Read MoreLa 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
PoolGeneralThe Solid Foundation: Cast-in-Place Concrete Floors with Shotcrete Walls for Swimming Pools
Benjamin Lasseter
Read MoreThe 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…
PoolGeneralWhy is My Pool Cracked?
Philip Cowles
Read MoreSwimming 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