Pool Construction Method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new construction method for swimming pools, surfing pools, body boarding pools, wave pools, water park pools, kayaking and white water rafting courses and pools, wake boarding pools, water skiing pools and jet skiing pools, static surfing simulators, deep water river standing wave attractions. The present invention construction method can also be used in lagoons, ponds, lakes, and rivers. The invention will save construction costs, and save pool construction time.

Description

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TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a new construction method to build swimming pools, surfing pools, body boarding pools, wave pools, water park pools, kayaking and white water rafting courses and pools, wake boarding pools, water skiing pools and jet skiing pools, static surfing simulators, deep water river standing wave attractions, scuba pools and lazy river attractions. The present invention construction method can also be used in lagoons, ponds, lakes, and rivers.

BACKGROUND

Although the current swimming pool construction method has proven general suitable. There is inherent deficiencies with current pool construction methods. The traditional construction method to build a swimming pool is with rebar and fill over top with poured concrete or other kinds of concrete. The cost to build pools under this construction method has been proven costly to contractors and pool builders. Also the current construction methods of pools require alot of pool construction preparation time and time to construct the rebar into place and then time to form the concrete. The concrete requires a lot of man hours to pour the concrete and use of a lot of construction equipment. Such as concrete pouring trucks, and man power to spread out and smooth out the concrete. The proposed solutions to improve pool construction methods to date have been ineffective in providing a satisfactory remedy. Therefore it's desirable to provide a pool construction method for contractors and pool builders that are less costly and easier and less time consuming to construct.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Method for providing a more efficient way to construct a pool are disclosed. The benefits include a less costly way to construct and build a pool and more efficient and time and less consuming way to build a pool.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 Element A of FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of impregnated concrete cloth and fabric running along and over the pool walls which provides structural integrity to the pool walls. The impregnated concrete cloth and fabric can also cover the entire pool bottom. Element B of FIG. 1 shows the liner over the entire pool area that is anchored over the side of the pool. The non-woven geo textile fabric over the entire area of the pool and over the side of the pool and anchored in the ground. Element C of FIG. 1 shows the non woven geo textile fabric. Element D of FIG. 1 shows the Polyurea coating is sprayed over top of the non-woven geotextile fabric.

FIG. 2 Element E of FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of anchors or stakes that anchor the layers into the ground. Element B of FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of all the layers anchored together. Element D of FIG. 2 shows the polyurea coating as the top layer.

FIG. 3 Element A of FIG. 3 shows complete pool construction method whereby the Impregnated concrete or fabric is laid over the surface area of the pool first. Element B of FIG. 3 shows the pool is then covered by a liner made out of RPP, (Reinforced Polyethylene), RPE, (Reinforced Polypropylene), PVCs, (Poly Vinyl Chloride), EPDM, (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), HDPE, (High Density Polyethylene), LLDPE, (Linear Low Density Polyethylene), Geomembranes, GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner), Woven Coated-Polyethylene . Element C of FIG. 3 shows the liner is then covered with a non-woven Geo textile fabric. Element D of FIG. 3 shows the non-woven geo textile fabric is then sprayed with a coating of Polyurea. Element E of FIG. 3 shows the construction method and process is incorporate herein as the entire process and method. When the materials are applied together as a process create the pool construction method. The layers of construction can be applied together or applied in singular form to create a water proof pool construction method. Such as the impregnated cloth can be laid down by itself to create a water proof pool. The polyurea or similar coating system can be applied to the pool surface to create a water proof pool.

Claims

1-10. (canceled)

11. Impregnated concrete cloth or fabric is used over the side walls of the pool, lagoon, lake, river or pond to provide structural integrity. The impregnated cloth or fabric can be placed over vertical walls, concaved walls, rounded walls, slanted or angled pool walls. The Impregnated concrete cloth or fabric is run down and over the walls and is anchored or secured to the ground. The impregnated concrete cloth or fabric is also run into the floor bottom of the pool, lagoon, lake or pond and is anchored or secured to the bottom of the floor or bottom.

12. In claim 11, the impregnated Concrete Cloth or Fabric is laid on the bottom of the pool, lake, pond or lagoon or river to create a water tight (water proof) permeable structure. A water proof pool. The impregnated concrete cloth or fabric also provides structural integrity throughout the pool, lake, pond, lagoon, or river.

13. A liner made out of RPP, (Reinforced Polyethylene), RPE, (Reinforced Polypropylene), PVCs, (Poly Vinyl Chloride), EPDM, (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), HDPE, (High Density Polyethylene), LLDPE, (Linear Low Density Polyethylene), Geomembranes, GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner), Woven Coated-Polyethylene or similar liner material is cut to size of the pool. The liner is then spread out and laid on the bottom of the pool and then is pulled over the sides of the pool and over the impregnated concrete cloth and fabric. The liner is then anchored into the ground. This creates a water tight, water proof pool. The above liners used in the pool, are 20, 30, 40, 60 mils in thickness.

14. After adding the liner in claim 13, a non-woven Geo textile material is then placed over top of the impregnated concrete cloth and fabric and then is placed over top of the liner. The non-woven geo textile layer provides a protective layer over the liner. The non-woven geo textile material is cut to fit the size of the pool. The non-woven geo textile fabric is then spread out and laid on the bottom of the pool and then is pulled over the sides (walls) of the pool and is also anchored and secured into the ground.

15. After applying the Non-Woven Geo textile material in claim 14, Polyurea Coating, or similar coating system, is then sprayed over top of the impregnated concrete cloth and fabric, the liner and directly sprayed to affix directly onto the non-woven geo textile fabric. The hot polyuria material creates a very strong bond and adhesives to the geo fabric. The Polyurea coating or similar coating system is sprayed over the entire pool area. This creates a 100 percent water proof pool.

16. The claims in claims 11, 12, 13, 14 applying the construction method of first putting down Impregnated concrete cloth and fabric, then laying down a liner, then applying non-woven geo textile fabric over the liner then spraying Polyurea coating or similar coating system over the non-woven geo textile fabric is a cost effective and, easier and less time consuming method of pool construction.

17. In claims 11, 12, 13, 14, the construction pool method can also be done in different combinations and layers as desired. Such as just lay down non-woven geo textile fabric and spray Polyurea or similar coating system over the non-woven Geo fabric to create water tight seal in the pool.

18. In claims 11, 12, 13, 14, the above construction pool method can also be used in single layers and without the other construction materials. Such as just putting down liner to water proof the pool, or just putting down Impregnated Concrete cloth or fabric to water proof the pool. Or just putting down Polyurea or similar coating system to water proof the pool.

19. The pool construction method of applying impregnated concrete cloth or fabric over the pool walls or throughout the entire pool area, then laying down a liner made out of RPP, (Reinforced Polyethylene), RPE, (Reinforced Polypropylene), PVCs, (Poly Vinyl Chloride), EPDM, (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer), HDPE, (High Density Polyethylene), LLDPE, (Linear Low Density Polyethylene), Geomembranes, GCL (Geosynthetic Clay Liner), Woven Coated-Polyethylene, then laying down non-woven geo textile fabric and then spraying a coating of Polyurea or similar spray coating in any combination or single layer or application can be used for surfing pools, body board pools, kayaking and water rafting courses, for wake boarding parks and courses, for water skiing parks and courses, for scuba tanks, for deep water surfing simulators, static surfing simulators, surfing simulators of any kind, swimming pools, water park attractions, wave pools and any other applicable recreational activity.

20. In claim 11 the impregnated concrete cloth or fabric can also contain within the impregnation portion fiberglass rebar strips of any size or shape. Preferred size of the fiber glass rebar is the size of a wire. The fiber glass rebar could be used in any size. The fiber glass rebar is evenly laid across the fabric. The rebar can be placed in parallel or perpendicular placement. The fiber glass rebar within the impregnated concrete cloth or fabric adds additional structural integrity and also could be used in place of traditional rebar.