Description
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam is commonly used in swimming pool construction to create voids or cavities. EPS Foam is lighter and cheaper than using concrete, especially on elevated pools.
Here’s how EPS foam is used for swimming pool voids:
Filling Existing Swimming Pools: EPS Foam provides an inexpensive and lightweight material to fill existing swimming pools. Pieces can be pre-cut and cut on the job site.
Creating Sundecks: EPS Foam works well for retrofitting a sundeck into an existing pool as EPS is lightweight, inexpensive and has a high compression strength ratio.
Pool Bottom Support: EPS foam blocks or panels are used on the bottom of elevated pools and vault pools. The foam is placed directly beneath the pool floor as a lighter and more cost-effective way to fill and shape the bottom of a pool.
Pool Wall Construction: EPS foam blocks or panels are often used to construct the walls of in-ground swimming pools. These foam panels act as forms for pouring concrete, providing temporary support and shape for the walls until the concrete sets. EPS foam panels are lightweight, easy to handle, and can be customized to fit the shape and size of the pool.
Underwater Benches and Seats: EPS foam can be used to create underwater benches, seats, or ledges within the swimming pool. These foam elements provide additional seating and resting areas for pool users and can be covered with a waterproof coating or tile to protect the foam from water damage.
Pool Steps and Entry Systems: EPS foam is often used to create integrated steps and entry systems for swimming pools. The foam is shaped and coated to create custom-designed steps and entryways that provide safe and easy access to the pool. EPS foam steps are lightweight, durable, and can be installed during pool construction or as a retrofit option.
Overflow Systems: EPS foam blocks or panels can be used to create overflow systems or perimeter channels around the edge of the swimming pool. These foam elements help capture and channel excess water, preventing overflow and reducing the risk of water damage to surrounding structures.
Thermal Insulation: EPS foam provides thermal insulation for swimming pools, helping to retain heat and reduce energy costs associated with heating the pool. Foam panels or blocks can be installed around the perimeter of the pool or beneath the pool floor to minimize heat loss and maintain comfortable water temperatures.
Floatation Devices: EPS foam blocks or panels can be used as floatation devices or buoyancy aids in swimming pools. These foam elements provide support and stability for pool users, particularly in shallow or deep water areas where additional buoyancy may be required.
