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Underwater swimming pool window installation

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Installation of underwater windows and sealing

The process of installing glass windows or acrylic PMMA windows in swimming pools and any other underwater structure is particular and certsin method statement should be followed to accomplish water tightness. Aqualifeprojects ensures that the sealing materials we use for sealing acrylic windows in swimming pools are efficient, durable and compatible with PMMA surfaces with sesaling properties that can last over 5 years. In addition, the sealing materials we use are resistant to chemical erosion from low PH liquids and chloramine additives, similar to those used in chlorinated swimming pool water.

Our Method

Considering that most swimming pools are installed outdoors, we therefore use UV-resistant materials for sealing the PMMA windows. Our method statement allows the waterproofing system to function perfectly for more than 5 years. In addition, our company provides instructions for the safe and appropriate cleaning and care of the acrylic sheets we install. Finally, our sealants come with manufacture’s certificate for fully submerged installations whilst being non corrosive to PMMS surfaces. The fully submerges sealants we apply do not crack or become inelastic when exposed to the sun and the high chloramine contents of typical swimming pool water.
The thorough preparation of the concrete or FRP/GRP rebate surfaces is crucial for a successful installation. We apply a thorough method statement to repair any imperfections on the concrete surfaces prior of installing the PMMA panels. Our sealing system is following the same method applied successfully for over 20 years. We are conservative when it comes to trying new sealing systems. We use technicians that are working for us for over 15 years and we use materials and method statements that have been applied successfully over a variety of surfaces and applications.

Swimming pool waterproofing

Repairing the installation of a pool with a transparent sideIf you need swimming pool waterproofing repairs or underwater repairs, Aqualife’s technicians will quickly assist you select a system that will work when applied. We take under consideration the reason for the failure and all the factors that affected the previously applied waterproofing system. The solution for such problems is just understanding the route cause and implement a repair systems that has worked before in similar project conditions. At the projects we undertake to deliver, we do not try new methods and we do not apply non tested materials.
Approximately, the typical waterproofing maintenance interval is carried out at about every 5 years after the initial installation. This is performed by removing the pool’s waterproofing sealant layer and reapply it after repairing and preparing the rebate surface. It is very rare that an acrylic panel needs to be removed in order to perform a repair. Such a repair approach is typically carried out when the rebate surface has severe damage and needs thorough repair wet and dry side. Our experienced technicians have the necessary expertise to carry out all types of repair work without damaging the PMMA surface and the finishing materials of the pool. At this stage, we advise our customers to keep the pool structure dry for 15 days, this is the average off service time for the repairs we perform. If required Aqualife will witness the hydrotest procedure. Our experts will give instructions and carry out the first water filling and perform an extensive leakage inspection. If the pool needs to be dry for a period over 2 months, then we advise our clients to protect the sealant and the PMMA surfaces using our specialty elastic membrane. This membrane is not bonding and not leaving any residuals on the surfaces applied and on the same time keeps the sealant fresh, elastic and protects the PMMA surfaces from constructions debris.

Aqualife provides a comprehensive waterproofing warranty certificate for all projects carried out by our staff. All acrylic windows installed by us have a 30-year structural and visual properties warranty. More photos and examples of the installation process of glass or acrylic swimming pool windows can be found here.
Swimming pool with PMMA transparent bottom. Our scope was the installation, sealing and polishing. View from the public street beneath the pool.