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STAGE 3 - FINISHING WORK
A. FINISHING WORK
External protection of the pool wall
Install studded membrane around the pool, embossing against the wall. The membrane
must be cut around the skimmer. This membrane protects the pool wall against mechanical
damage and ensures ventilation of moisture
Ensuring the stability of the pool construction
The inground pool is exposed to the pressure of the surrounding soil and it is therefore
necessary to increase the external rigidity of the construction of the pool wall by concrete
fill. If the pool is surrounded only by sand, soil or other unpaved material, there is a risk of
slide and collapse of the pool.
The fill of the pool is done with a dry concrete mix. The approximate amount can be calcula-
ted from the data in the table in section D. Implementation of the excavation for sinking the
ORLANDO swimming pool in the ground, multiplied by the depth of the sinking the pool
in the ground in decimetres. Mix sand (preferably river) and SPC 325 cement in a ratio of
5 shovels of sand to 1 shovel of cement. Mix the thoroughly dry mixture and then moisten
so it can be held in a hand (does not crumble or slip between the fingers).
Fill around the perimeter of the pool in two levels. First about 5 cm below the level of the
return nozzle together with concreting the bottom of the shaft for the skimmer.
The next day, build a clay brick shaft around the skimmer and return nozzle (see Figure D-2).
The top of the shaft must be about 1-2 cm above the top of the skimmer. Then pour the
concrete mixture around the pool to the desired height. Also ensure the drainage the shaft
space to prevent accumulation of the rainwater.
After the concrete has hardened, cut off the excess of the studded membrane.
Important note:
During finishing work, take precautions so that dirt or stones from the area around the
outer frame (e.g. from the interlocking paving layer) cannot enter the space between the
pool wall and the studded membrane. E.g. by concrete fill, use of separating foil, etc. This
dirt, if fitted between the studded membrane and the wall, may cause the wall to bulge and
possibly damage the wall.
Note concerning the oval swimming pool
The technological procedure for filling the pool is the same as for the circular pool, but we
recommend to do simple formwork in the excavation area for the side struts of the pool in
order to avoid unnecessarily increasing of the consumption of concrete. After the concrete
has hardened and the formwork has been removed, cover the remaining excavation space
with soil and compact.
Note concerning the winterization of the swimming pool
When the pool is winterized, it is necessary to use an end cap to close the return nozzle hole
and during this period keep the water level under the skimmer so that water cannot flow
through it into the shaft.
Important note:
During the finishing works, the pool must be completely filled with water.
B. ADJUSTMENT AROUND THE POOL
Final finish of the area surrounding the pool depends on your requirements on its appearan-
ce. The basic requirement when choosing the final finish is safety. The selected paving must
be anti-slip and frost-resistant.
We recommend, for example, a layer of pebble (large stones of sieved sand), interlocking
concrete pavement or artificial sandstone.
Important safety warning
A swimming pool, especially an inground swimming pool, is a permanent source
of risk of injury or drowning of people and animals moving around it. Care shou-
ld be taken to prevent children and animals from entering the pool.
Access to the pool must be secured by appropriate means (fencing, etc.) to reduce
the risk of drowning or injury of people, especially children.
Cover the shaft around the skimmer of the inground pools with a suitable board
that meets the following requirements:
a) it is light enough to allow access to the skimmer lid for cleaning or connecting
the pool vacuum cleaner,
b) it is strong enough for you to walk on it.
WARNING:
If the pool foil is to be replaced, the top frame of the pool will have to be removed.
Therefore, leave the top frame freely accessible when adjusting the surroundings of the pool. In the
area around the top frame it is recommended to use a solution allowing free access to the top frame,
e.g. removable interlocking pavement, see grey tile series in the figures below.
If the above warning is ignored, the replacement of the pool foil is possible only at the cost of damage
to the surrounding area of the pool.
