What are the waterproofing elements of a concrete pool when compared to a Myrtha Pool?
A – Concrete pools can have a service life of 50 years however to protect the concrete elements, specifically the reinforced steel from degradation, waterproofing membranes such as The Laticrete System or Metz Waterproofing Membrane System, should be applied to prevent pool water migrating through the inevitable ‘micro cracking’ in the concrete cover and attacking the reinforced steel bar. The purpose of tiles is generally aesthetic and to limit pool water coming in contact with the concrete structure. The real water-tightness of a concrete pool is reliant on the water-stops cast into concrete shell. The Myrtha Pool structure is expected to have a 50 years plus life and the oldest installations are in good condition after 44 years. The water-tightness characteristics of a Myrtha Pool are very different to that of a concrete pool as there is no need for control joints in the concrete floor or caulking of expansion joints. The Myrtha Pools wall and gutter system is sealed with a speciall
