Weepers, Efflorescence, and other Concrete Pool Shell Problems

[sktn77a]

I thought this link might be enlightening for folks building a pool and getting BS from their builders!

Weepers, Efflorescence, and other Concrete Pool Shell Problems

When water is forced through a concrete pool shell, costly problems like weepers and efflorescence occur. Learn how to prevent these issues and more.

blog.orendatech.com

 

[cowboycasey]

The one problem with this is "you can waterproof concrete" it costs a little more but can easily be done.. I am going to be doing it from the start... With waterproof concrete there is no way for all those things to happen

XYPEX Admix C-500NF – 7# Water Soluble Bag

www.vitale-robinson.com

Recommended for:​

• Reservoirs
• Sewage and Water Treatment Plants
• Secondary Containment Structures
• Tunnels and Subway Systems
• Underground Vaults
• Foundations
• Parking Structures
• Swimming Pools
• Precast Components

Advantages​

• Resists extreme hydrostatic pressure from either positive or negative surface of the concrete
• Becomes an integral part of the substrate
• Highly resistant to aggressive chemicals
• Can seal static hairline cracks up to 0.4 mm
• Allows concrete to breathe
• Non-toxic
• Less costly to apply than most other methods
• Permanent
• Added to the concrete at time of batching and therefore is not subject to climatic restraints
• Increases flexibility in construction scheduling