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Iconic Stonehaven lido gets Mapei waterproofing treatment
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Mapei polyurea waterproofing system has been used to restore the historic Stonehaven Open Air Pool Applied by Anderson
Specialist Contracting, the project forms part of renovation works carried out by Aberdeenshire Council. A polyurea waterproofing membrane with excellent chemical resistance,
exceptional flexibility
and tear strength, Mapei Purtop 1000 N is designed to waterproof structures above and below ground, including roofs, podiums, pools and storage tanks. Opened in 1934, Stonehaven Open Air Pool is the UK’s only art deco Olympic- sized heated sea water lido. Threat of closure in the 1990’s prompted the founding of a community group – The Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Pool – which is now a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) that works in close partnership with
Although regularly maintained and repaired,
the lido’s multi-layered concrete and paint surface was in need of renovation. With its extensive expertise in pool waterproofing, Mapei was first approached in 2015 and recommended its Mapelastic Smart system overlaid with a finish. Last summer, Mapei was asked for further advice, as the client was now seeking a seamless solution. With an in depth understanding of previous works carried out, Mapei recommended specification of Purtop 1000 N – a two- component pure polyurea membrane which forms a completely waterproof coating, with high chemical resistance, exceptional flexibility and tear strength. Mapei’s proposal covered all aspects of the pool refurbishment, from repairs of the defective concrete using products from the Mapei concrete repair range, through to the Purtop 1000 N system build-up required for the lido.
Aberdeenshire Council.
Existing coats of paint were removed, and the concrete substrate was inspected and
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tested, with the proposal amended to take into account the test results. Defects were repaired and cracks were filled and injected with water-stopping resin. All joints and cracks were then bandaged with Mapeband Flex Roll tape. The substrate was then primed with Mapecoat I 600 W epoxy-resin based sealer and two layers of Triblock P epoxy-cement which created a damp proof membrane to hold back any moisture within the concrete. Following a further coat of epoxy primer, Primer SN, the surface was cast with aggregate. Purtop 1000 N was then spray applied across the 1200 m2 pool surface, followed by two coats of Mapecoat PU 20 N coloured aliphatic polyurethane topcoat and pool lines were painted.
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Resapol supplies Steintec products for Old Portsmouth paving jointing project
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April the Resapol Southampton Depot was contacted by Reds Builders for a project involving the jointing of
Yorkstone paving slabs situated in Old Portsmouth. They sought a product that would meet their requirements of ease of use & quick application; the project needed to be completed by the King’s Coronation weekend on 6 May. The project site is situated on the seafront and adjacent to the seawall; meaning during volatile weather conditions waves crash into the wall and subsequently puddle on the paving. Barney Wotman, Technical Advisor at Resapol Southampton, recommended Steintec’s tufftop, alongside Weiss Install Protect and the rental of a Pergo 880 Grout Cleaner.
Steintec tufftop is a high performance, highly elastic, free flowing bonding mortar that contains no polymer or resin additives and requires only the addition
of water.
It is renowned for its durability, strength, and flexibility, making it an ideal choice for
jointing the Yorkstone paving slabs. It offers excellent bond strength, crack resistance, and weather resistance, ensuring long-lasting results. The material comes in a range of colour options, the beige version of tufftop was selected for this project to achieve an
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impregnator for paving elements and the Pergo 880 Grout Cleaner is a sponge belted grout cleaning machine.
The materials were promptly delivered to the project site in Old Portsmouth, allowing Reds Builders to start the project as soon as possible; the ease of application facilitated
efficient completion in time
for the Coronation. Paul Lewis, business development manager & senior estimator at Reds Builders, expressed his satisfaction with Resapol Southampton and the chosen materials: “Resapol Southampton’s service was second to none, they always come up with a solution that works great! The products and equipment were easy to use, so much so that we are planning to use the same materials for an upcoming project in July.”
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