Brookforge Swimming Pool Build
ICF stands for Insulated Concrete Formwork, it’s a concrete shuttering system which utilises highly Insulative materials which remain part of the concrete walls. The Concrete forwork is reinforced with steel rebar and shuttering insulation held to the front and back with wall ties.
The ICF pool shell and steelwork has flown up quickly and the temporary strong backs are tied into the wall. Now all thats needed is the installation of the pool shell fittings and there relevant pipe work before bracing ready for the concrete pour.
ICF Pool shell completed ready for installation of Pipework and fittings Read More »
With technological advances in solar/heat pump/ICF/insulation and automation, carbon neutral pools are potentially going to become a reality.
Carbon neutral pool for an open water swimmer Read More »
Its the six day on site and the pool structure is complete. After a successful concrete pour the previous day the walls are solid and we can start to remove the bracing and shutter boards. Whilst the braces are being removed suction and return pipework is installed back to the plant room before the block
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It’s the fifth day on the new pool build and we’re ready for concrete! The insulated concrete form-work we use for our swimming pool shells requires the concrete to be pumped in (via a concrete pump) in a loose liquid form. Usually pumped via a long boom it means we can reach even the hardest
After four days on site the insulated concrete form-work is up and braced. The pipework and conduits through the shell are in position and any shuttering for fixing points have been added. Final checks are made, the drawings are triple-checked and the braces are laser aligned. Everything is now ready for an early start the
Pool ready for concrete! Read More »
The beauty of using insulated concrete form-work for constructing your pool is not only the thermal efficiencies and cost savings, but it’s quick, really quick!! The ICF blocks are lightweight and easy to handle, meaning one person could move an entire pool shell by hand to it’s location with ease. The wall ties are high
ICF Swimming pool shell is up in three days Read More »
Work has begun on an insulated swimming pool build at a private residence close to Warrington. The indoor pool will be 11m x 5m when complete and will feature an automated slatted cover which will be housed behind a hidden wall. The pool will include LED under water lighting and pool side water feature fountains
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Work has begun on a new build outdoor pool in the the Chilterns near High Wycombe. The swimming pool has been designed by liaising direct with the clients and the initial pool slab has been constructed by local contractors using the drawings and structural calks provided by Brookforge. The reinforced concrete slab had a 5
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