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being finished in a single day. Once completed, the area is usually ready for footfall within 48 hours. Aquaflex’s on-site lining service, installing the
Alkorplan heavy-duty membrane is an ideal refurbishment solution and one that continually grows in popularity year on year. Almost without exception, pools of any shape or size can be restored and revitalised using Alkorplan. The system is clean and quick, the material robust and long lasting and most importantly, fully compliant with EC regulations. In addition, Aquaflex installation teams have experience regarding the intricacies of on-site lining and are also fully licensed and insured to carry out the most exacting installation. John Crossman of Aquaflex is convinced
Alkorplan is the out-and-out best renovation method for pool shells, “The strength of the Alkorplan membrane is outstanding, as are its water holding properties. The material is used extensively not only in pool situations but also lends itself effectively to sealing off any structural body. The membrane is also used to retain far larger bodies of water than that contained in swimming pools, such as lakes and reservoirs, emphasising still further its immense strength.” Problems can occur when on-site lining is
attempted by those with little knowledge or experience and John comments; “The absolute rule of thumb regarding on-site lining is that Alkorplan must be installed competently and accurately using only approved equipment and experienced people to carry out the work. As an approved UK agent for Alkorplan we have to ensure that our people have undergone extensive training and as a result can guarantee a perfect finish on every installation.” Fresh tiling and new grouting may seem cosmetic
but in so many cases it can turn a project round from being ordinary to being spectacular. Newcastle under Lyme School were initially considering replacing their existing swimming pool, with a brand new pool, at a considerable cost of £1.5m – until Ardex presented a economical refurbishment solution, which reduced the overall spend. Ardex say they continue to be called upon to supply tiling and grouting system solutions for
Newcastle under Lyme School were considering replacing their existing swimming pool at a cost of £1.5m –until a far more economical refurbishment solution reduced the overall spend
“Fresh tiling and new grouting may seem
cosmetic but in so many cases it can turn a project round from being ordinary to being spectacular”
numerous schools, colleges, hotels, health clubs and private pools. For this project, the company worked with
specialist swimming pool contractors, Aqua Tilers of Tyldesley, Manchester. Asa Taylor of Aqua Tilers remarked; “We
complete many swimming pool projects, with an increasing number requiring a refurbishment of their existing pool. With Ardex, we are able to provide our clients with highly cost effective solutions, bringing their pools ‘back to life’.” A well maintained and installed pool will have a
lifespan of 30 – 40 years before it needs attention, but if your pool has seen better days then perhaps it is time to renovate it to ensure your business is back functioning at its peak. Brian Andrews, Managing Director of Heritage Pools, who design and build pools and spas for
some of the most exclusive spa resorts and hotels in Europe, offers a brief outline of the work involved to get your pool back in working order. “A pool that is leaking water is undoubtedly the
biggest problem. A small leak may be quite easily repaired but if your pool no longer holds water, then unfortunately this can be a major repair job. We would need to break out the floor of the existing pool to establish what is happening and identify where the pool is leaking. If water has been leaking significantly for a period of time it has often damaged the foundations, so it is not simply a case of laying a new floor and away you go, we almost have to go back to square one and lay new foundations. “In this case, the answer is to dig out the old
floor and fill in the holes in the foundations with type 1 (compactable material such as gravel and
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THIS: Before and (RIGHT) after and a new look pool floor surround from Poolsafe
The porous surface is pleasant to walk on and allows splash out surface water to evaporate without pooling
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