A decrease in the water level in a concrete pool can be caused by various reasons. In addition to natural evaporation and problems with a faulty pipeline, more serious situations are possible when cracks form in the pool due to subsidence of the foundation. In this case, urgent restoration work is required.
Cracks in concrete pools occur due to uneven settlement of the concrete bowl, the cause of which is poor soil compaction or soil wetting in the pool area, for example, a breakthrough of water pipes. Since the appearance of cracks leads to water leakage, further deterioration of the situation is inevitable. The soil under the pool will erode even more and as a result it will become impossible to operate the facility.
To correct the situation, it is not enough to simply close and waterproof the cracks in the concrete. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the cracks. If their appearance is caused by uneven settlement of the structure, the soil under the pool should be strengthened, as well as its foundation should be stabilized. This can be done in just 1-2 days without concrete and earthworks. To do this, you need to use the method of deep injection of Premium Technologies geopolymers.
DEEP LIFTING TECHNOLOGY
Elimination of cracks caused by uneven settlement of concrete pools requires a comprehensive approach. First of all, it is necessary to fill the voids in the soil that have formed under the pool, and also, if necessary, to strengthen the excessively moistened soil. Often, it is necessary not only to stop the subsidence and stabilize the position of the pool, but also to raise the concrete structure. And only then, after eliminating the cause, it makes sense to seal and waterproof the cracks in the concrete.
To raise and stabilize the position of the pool in the ground, the Deep Lifting geopolymer injection method, which is performed by the Premium Technologies company, is suitable. This method involves the introduction of geopolymer material into the ground under the pool, which expands and fills all voids in the ground. In this case, geopolymers displace water and strengthen weakened and excessively moistened soil, additionally performing the function of waterproofing the structure in the horizontal plane. Injection is carried out through wells with a diameter of 8-16 mm, which are filled immediately after the work is completed. Injection is possible along the perimeter of the pool, as well as directly into the base of the bowl.
PRINCIPLE OF ACTION OF GEOPOLYMERS
The Premium Technologies geopolymer injection method is characterized by a non-destructive effect and is extremely effective for strengthening the soil and stabilizing the position of concrete structures. Premium Technologies geopolymer resins create powerful vertically directed pressure, which allows you to return the settled pool to the design level and eliminate the cause of cracks in the concrete bowl.
The process of lifting and stabilizing the pool takes place under the careful supervision of specialists and is regulated using a laser level (accuracy up to ± 1 mm). At the same time, the structure of Premium Technologies geopolymer resins has waterproofing and water-repellent properties. The Premium Technologies material does not come into contact with water and retains its characteristics for a long time, including in an excessively humid environment.