Waterproof Lining of Wa

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Author: H-J. Stich

Date: Oct 30th 2010
System Information and

Method Statement
Corporate Concrete
Waterproof lining of water - retaining structures
(swimming pools)
Scope:
Installation of Sikaplan® WP 3150 (PVC-p)
The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are
given in good faith based on Sika’s current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled
and applied under normal conditions. In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are
such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of
any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or
from any other advice offered. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to
our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the Technical Data Sheet for
the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied upon request.
Sika Services AG, Industriestrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen / Switzerland

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1 GENERAL INFORMATIONS page
1.1 General informations 3
1.2 Limitations of membrane installation 4
1.3 Construction structural requirements 4
1.4 Waterproofing system 4
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 Product characteristics of sheet membranes and liners 5
2.2 Ancillary products 6
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 General requirements for installation 6
3.2 Substrate preparation 7
3.3 Protective layers 9
3.4 General membrane installation recommendations 10
3.5 Waterproofing sheet membrane fixing details 12
3.6 Waterproofing penetration details 14
3.7 Waterproofing sheet membrane on expansion joint openings 15
3.8 Installation of sheet waterproofing membranes 16
4. WELDING METHOD
4.1 Heat welding 19
5. QUALITY CONTROL
5.1 Testing of welded seams on water-tightness 20
5.2 Testing of pool on water-tightness 21
5.3 Inspection of completed membrane lining 21
6. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING 22
7. COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE 23
8. PROPOSAL OF BILL OF QUANTITY 24
9. DRAWINGS OF TYPICAL STANDARD DETAILS 33

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1. GENERAL INFORMATIONS
1.1 General information
Sikaplan® WP 3150 sheet waterproofing membranes provide waterproofing contractors
and owners with a high performance material that can be used reliably for the
waterproof lining of swimming pools.
Sikaplan® WP 3150 sheet waterproofing membranes are suitable for private indoor and
outdoor pools, plus commercial and public swimming and leisure facilities. They have a
well proven and long track record and have been used extensively for both new build
projects and in the renovation of existing pools. The special properties and
characteristics of these Sikaplan® sheet waterproofing membranes, means that they
can provide cost-effective solutions for projects including crack and joint bridging
properties achieved from a loose laid, flexible and aesthetically pleasing waterproof
lining.
Fast installation procedures and the possibility of immediate use after completion of the
installation works and filling with water, are also important additional advantages in
many situations.
The single ply waterproofing membrane covers the entire wet area inside a swimming
pool structure and are loose laid on to the smooth substrate, over a geotextile fabric
protection layer, then they are welded together and fixed along the perimeter edges.
The pool structure must consist of a suitably solid and stable construction, such as
reinforced concrete or brickwork. Other water retaining structures, such as water tanks
for sprinkler systems, aqua-culture or for zoo animals, may also be lined in accordance
with this Method Statement, by prior agreement with the Technical Dept. of the local
Sika® Company.
Sikaplan® sheet waterproofing membranes must not be installed in pools with
irregularly curved shaped walls or floors. they must not be exposed to permanent water
temperatures exceeding +32°C. An alternative Sika waterproof lining solution with
SikaTop® Seal -107 and Sikagard® PoolCoat are recommended in these situations.

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1.2. Limitations of membrane installations
These products and this installation Method Statement is not suitable for use in the
lining of pools with permanent water temperatures exceeding +32°C, or for the lining of
leisure pools with artificial waves. The installation procedures must be performed by
skilled and experienced swimming pool waterproof lining contractors and trained
Sikaplan membrane welders. The membrane installation works must also not be
performed at ambient temperatures below +/- 0°C.
1.3. Construction structural requirements

The structure must be designed and built in such a way that the Sikaplan® WP 3150
sheet waterproofing membranes can safely fulfil their function during their long service
life.
The structure must be designed to minimise movement due to structural settlement,
filling and emptying or temperature changes.
External ground water and percolating water measurements and an adequate drainage
system are required (i.e. will there be any external hydrostatic pressure from the
ground water, rain water, watering of plants, etc.).
The concrete cover to the steel reinforcement bars must be at least 20mm
All elements protruding from the pool structure and cast in to the concrete, i.e. low-
level water outlets, service pipes, holding down bolts for ladders, underwater
illumination equipment, etc. must be made of corrosion-free steel (i.e. stainless V2A or
V4A steel), or rigid plastic, suitable and approved for use in swimming pools. This
swimming pool equipment must also be installed with a perimeter flange system in
order to allow watertight sealing of the membranes around these elements.
It is recommended that an outlet should be fitted to the lowest point in the bottom of
the pool (or as an alternative for small pools: a bore hole dia. 20 - 30mm through the
bottom slab) in order to drain away any potential condensation water under the
installed waterproof membranes. If it is connected to the drainage system and
inspection man hole outside of the pool area, then this outlet can also be used to
check the water tightness of the installed waterproofing membrane.
The surfaces of the substrate must be smooth to prevent the waterproofing membrane
from being punctured under the internal hydrostatic pressure.
1.4. Waterproofing system

Unlike many other waterproofing systems such as cement based coatings, the
Sikaplan® WP 3150 sheet waterproofing membranes are loose laid without bonding to
the substrate. Linear fixings are used at all corners, edges and terminations.
The installation work is relatively simple and quick to complete by trained waterproofing
contractors. Additional advantages include the ability to easily check for leaks, plus the
fact that the pool can be put into use immediately after the installation is completed
(there are no delays because of curing or drying times for example).
An indoor pool structure often includes equipment service rooms alongside the actual
pool structure, for which the roof structure is often the floor / pool side. The installed
swimming pool lining can be continued with the Sikaplan membrane also being used
for waterproofing under the poolside walkway finishes, in order to prevent any
penetration of splash-water through the concrete roof / floor slab into the service
rooms.

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2. PRODUCTS
2.1 Product characteristics of sheet membranes and liners
® ® ®
Sikaplan Sikaplan Sikaplan
WP 3150-16R* WP 3100-12H / – 15H WP 3150-16RE*
Material PVC-p membrane, PVC-p membrane, PVC-p membrane,
reinforced, unreinforced, reinforced, embossed for
UV-resistant UV-resistant anti-slip surface
UV-resistant
Use Waterproofing of Waterproofing of details Waterproofing of
swimming pools in swimming pools swimming pools on
stairs, footsteps, etc.
Colours white, light-blue, azure, beige, light - blue white, light-blue, azure,
blue-grey, green, beige blue-grey, green, beige
Thickness 1.60mm 1.20mm / 1.50mm 1.60mm
® ® ®
WP 3110-08H WP 3120-07H WP 3130-06H/08H/10H
Material PVC-p liner, PVC-p liner, PVC-p liner,
unreinforced, unreinforced, unreinforced,
UV-resistant UV-resistant UV-resistant
Use Waterproofing of small Waterproofing of small Waterproofing of small
swimming pools and children pools children pools
children pools
Colours white, light-blue, azure, blue blue
blue-grey, green, beige
Thickness 0.80mm 0.70mm 0.60mm/0.80mm/1.00mm
*: Sikaplan WP 3150 series replaces Sikaplan WP 3100 series. Sikaplan WP 3100 series to be phased out within next 2 years

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2.2 Ancillary products
® ® ®
WP 3100-14C WP metal sheet WP Fixing Plate PVC
Material PVC-p membrane, galvanized steel, preformed fixing plate on
reinforced, laminated with WP base of U-PVC
UV-resistant swimming pool liner
® ®
Use marking strip, for heat linear fixing of Sikaplan linear fixing of Sikaplan
welding on installed WP 3150 waterproofing WP 3150 waterproofing
Sikaplan WP 3150-15R sheet membrane and sheet membrane and
sheet membranes liner liner
Colour black blue blue
Size 0.25m x 50.00m 1000mm x 2000mm 10 x 100 x 2000mm
® ®
Sikaplan W Flat Sika - Trocal ®
Sikasil - Pool
profile (stainless steel) Cleaner 2000
Material stainless steel (V4A) one part solvent - free one part silicone based
cleaner sealant
Use linear fixing of Sikaplan
® cleaning of all PVC sealing of linear fixings
all kind of waterproofing membrane surfaces at waterproofing
sheet membrane terminations
Colour metal clear liquid white - transparent
Size 4mm x 30mm x 2.00m Supplied in container, supplied in cartridges
according to PDS and according to PDS and
MSDS MSDS
® ®
Sikaplan - WP Seam Sikaplan - WP Solvent
Sealant Welding Agent
Material one part solvent – one part solvent
containing liquid PVC
Use sealing of seam edge of solvent welding of
welded seams unreinforced Sikaplan
WP sheet membrane
Colour colours complies to clear
sheet membrane colours
Size Supplied in metal pails, Supplied in metal pails,
according to PDS and according to PDS and
MSDS MSDS
*: Sikaplan WP Metal Sheet (stainless steel sheet) replaced by Sikaplan WP Fixing Plate PVC upon January 2011
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 General requirements for sheet membrane installation
Representatives of the waterproofing contractors invited to tender / bid for the
waterproofing must have the possibility of site inspection beforehand, in order to obtain
sufficient understanding of the project requirements for their quotations and in
preparation for the works to be carried out.
Electricity supply (110/220V/380V), clean water and on request, compressed air
(5 -10bar/1000 - 1500l/min.) must be available on site. The access to the site must be
adequate for all of the required machinery, equipment, tools and products for the
waterproofing works (i.e. through the entrance hatch or manholes into tanks). Any
unauthorised access must be prevented to avoid puncturing the installed
waterproofing. The waterproofing contractors must be instructed, that access onto the
installed membrane is only allowed in soft shoes with no sharp edges (i.e. shoes with
soft rubber soles). Smoking and open flames must not be permitted within the
installation area.

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Wet substrates can be lined with the sheet waterproofing membranes, however any
running or ponding water must be removed and the surface maintained in a surface dry
condition (i.e. particularly in rainwater channels on the bottom), prior to the sheet
waterproofing membrane installation and until after completion of waterproofing works.
The installation procedure for sheet waterproofing membranes in swimming pools

depends on the:
• design of the structure
• type of substrate
• selected membrane type and its fixing method
The following installation instructions are divided into single operations, according to
the type of project. The operational sequences must finally be defined according to the
structures design and specifications.
Materials stockyard
A secure storage area to store the rolls of membrane, geotextile and all of the required
ancillary products and equipment, with access to lifting equipment able to safely
transport them from stock to the installation area, must be available close to the
installation area. The membranes must be stored protected from the sun and
weathering. Defined quantities of the waterproofing membranes, geotextile fabric,
fixings and ancillary materials must be available in and from this storage area, in order
to prevent any work interruptions due to lack of materials.
Installation equipment
Dependent on requirements, supply and install all equipment for the membrane
installation, i.e.:
• movable platforms for the waterproof lining of high walls
• movable unrolling hooks for installing the waterproof lining on slopes
• mobile pneumatic working platforms, or cranes
• lighting equipment, if works have to be performed indoors / in the dark
• power supply with 380V/220V to the installation area for the welding equipment
• lifting equipment, to lift membrane and geotextile rolls on to the working platforms,
i.e. light cranes
• ventilation equipment for any works in closed tanks
3.2 Substrate preparation

New concrete structures
The surface of concrete substrates must be smooth, i.e. steel float finish on the floor
and from first class formwork on the walls. Convex edges and corners must be
chamfered. Any ridges in the concrete substrate (i.e. from formwork) must be removed
mechanically and the area ground smooth. Any protruding nails or tie-wires must be
removed. Honeycombed areas must be cut out and then re-profiled using a suitable
repair mortar (i.e Sika repair mortars). Any leaking cracks must be sealed by injection
(i.e. Sika Injection systems and resins). The pool structure must be watertight to any
liquid water penetration from outside of the structure.

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Brickwork walls require rendering with cement mortar at a thickness of at least 20mm.
Any uneven concrete on the bottom requires levelling with a cement or resin screed.
Aggregates in the render and screeds must not exceed 4mm diameter and the
surfaces must be finished smooth by steel float.
Any protruding elements, i.e. pipes, fittings, bolts, etc., must be prepared by grinding or
blast cleaning.
Finally, the entire surface must be cleaned thoroughly (i. e. using stiff bristle brushes
and then rinsing with clean water through a high pressure water jet cleaner). Any
ponding water must be removed. After drying with clean compressed air, the entire
substrate must be disinfected by the application of a 15%-chlorine bleach solution
(local supply), diluted with clean water (ratio 1-part solution : 9 parts water), or ready to
use disinfection product (i.e. Sanitized P 8103, or Bayrol Demykosan). This can be
spray applied. The disinfectant is then allowed to dry off (i.e. without rinsing). All
relevant safety measures must be observed when applying the disinfectant following
the instructions on the relevant PDS, MSDS and local regulations
Refurbishment of existing pool structures

Old waterproof linings and any debonded render, or screeds must be thoroughly
removed and replaced. Honeycombing and large cracks must be cut out and then re-
profiled using a suitable Sika repair mortar. Leaking cracks must be sealed by injection
(i.e. Sika Injection resin). Uneven substrates must be levelled with cement mortar
rendering or screeds. Aggregates of the render and mortar screeds must not exceed
4mm and the surfaces are to be finished by steel float.
Any protruding elements, i.e. pipes, fittings, bolts, etc., must be prepared by grinding or
blast cleaning.
Finally, the entire surface must be cleaned thoroughly (i. e. using stiff bristle brushes
and rinsing with clean water through a high pressure water jet cleaner). Any ponding
water must be removed.
After drying with clean compressed air, the entire substrate must be disinfected by
application of 15%-chlorine bleach solution (local supply), diluted with clean water
(ratio 1part solution : 9 parts water), or ready to use disinfectant (i.e. Sanitized P 8103,
or Bayrol Demykosan). This can be spray applied. The disinfectant is then allowed to
dry off (i.e. without rinsing). All relevant safety measures must be observed when
applying disinfectant, following the instructions on the relevant PDS, MSDS and local
regulations.
All plumbing and electrical systems and connections must be inspected, tested and
upgraded as necessary in order to conform to the relevant standards. Alternatively they
must be removed and replaced as required.
The water treatment system must also be thoroughly inspected, tested and adjusted to
the relevant local Standards and recommendations of the pool water chemicals
supplier.

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3.3 Protective layers

The waterproofing membrane must be installed protected from the hard substrate with
a geotextile fabric cushion layer. The geotextile must be needle punched
polypropylene non-woven fabric, or heat cured woven fabric. Chemically cured
geotextile is not compatible with membranes and therefore must not be used (due to
the chemical binder),
The geotextile must have a minimum unit weight of 300g/m2 on smooth concrete
substrates and 500g/m2 on rendered brickwork structures.
After installation, all geotextiles must be disinfected by spraying with disinfectant or a
suitable biocide from the geotextile supplier.
The geotextile must be temporarily fixed on the walls, or fixed over the installed
membrane fixing elements and loose laid with temporary ballast to hold it in position
(i.e. sandbags).
In order to prevent visibility of the geotextile behind the membrane under hydrostatic
pressure, the geotextile fabric layer must be butt jointed and not overlapped, in order to
achieve a smooth appearance.

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3.4 General membrane installation recommendations

For efficiency and cleanliness, the installation procedure should generally be
performed according to the following sequence:
• mount fixing elements including the geotextile cushioning layer for the
waterproofing terminations with Sikaplan® WP - metal sheet, with Sikaplan® WP
– Fixing Strip PVC, pre-formed to suitable profiles according to the pool
requirements
• mount fixing elements for vertical edges and corners including geotextile
cushioning layer and where required, intermediate fixings on any walls that
exceed a height of 4.00m, with Sikaplan® WP metal sheet, or with Sikaplan®
WP – Fixing Strip PVC preformed to suitable profiles
• prepare the waterproofing details around any penetrations in the walls (pipes,
skimmers, bolts, etc.)
• mount sheet metal supports over expansion joints in the walls
• install Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 R sheet membrane for the vertical waterproofing,
including welding to previously installed terminations and penetrations in such a

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way, that folds or creases in the membrane will be avoided after filling of the
pool.
• mount the fixing elements for the waterproofing membrane at the edges of the
bottom to wall intersections including geotextile as the cushion layer, using
Sikaplan® WP - metal sheet, or with Sikaplan® WP – Fixing Strip PVC
preformed to suitable profiles.
• prepare the waterproofing details at penetrations in the bottom of the pool (i.e.
low level outlets, sumps, etc.)
• mount sheet metal supports over expansion joints in the bottom slab.
• install Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 R sheet membrane as the horizontal
waterproofing, including welding to the previously installed edge fixings and
penetration details
• seal edge of welded seams with Sika - Trocal Seam Sealant by using same
colour as of membrane, if specified. This operation step is not mandatory, when
using heat welding equipments
• check and approve all of the welded seams for watertightness. Carry out any
repairs and remedial action if required.
• install Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 RE and/or Sikaplan® WP 3150-14 C marking
plates, where required
• approve the completed waterproofing installation for its watertightness, then
clean and disinfect the membrane surface prior to filling with water

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3.5 Sheet waterproofing membrane fixing details
Fixing of sheet waterproofing membrane at termination
Dependent on the pool design (with, or without an overflow channel), the waterproofing
terminations should be created with individual preformed Sikaplan® WP - metal sheet,
cut and folded to size, with Sikaplan® WP – Fixing Strip PVC, or with Sikaplan® W –
Flat Profiles.
• mounting of prepared fixing elements, under laid with disinfected geotextile,
mounting holes 5mm ø, at a maximum of 150mm centres.
• Sikaplan® WP sheet metal profiles must be butt jointed with a gap of 5mm.
• fixing elements must be fixed with stainless steel, or corrosion resistant screws, ø >
4.5mm, length > 30mm into pre-drilled holes (remove drilling waste with a vacuum).
• all cut edges of the Sikaplan® WP - metal sheet must be protected against
corrosion with a clear varnish.
• each joint between the metal elements must be covered with self-adhesive tape
(width 20mm).
• cut plates of Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 H sheet waterproofing membrane (width
50mm / length 100mm) and weld them over the butt joints of the mounted metal
profiles
• clean the surface of the mounted metal elements with Sika Sikaplan Cleaner 2000
(please refer to the MSDS)
• where required, apply Sikasil Pool sealant (please refer to the PDS and MSDS), to
seal the upper or outer edges of the metal element (application instructions on the
PDS must be observed)
• make sure to leave small openings (approx. 3 - 5mm, spaced approx. 5m) in the
extruded sealant, in order to subsequently release any entrapped air behind the
installed membrane, when the pool is filled with water
Intermediate fixing of sheet waterproofing membrane on walls

Install intermediate fixings with plates of Sikaplan® WP metal sheet, with Sikaplan® WP
– Fixing Strip PVC or Sikaplan® W Flat Profiles where required, including where wall
heights exceed 4.00m. The fixing elements must be mounted at maximum 2.00m
vertical spacing.
• mount the fixing elements, under laid with (disinfected) geotextile, mounting holes
5mm ø, at a maximum of 150mm centres.
• the fixing elements must be butt jointed with a gap of 5mm.
• the fixing elements must be fixed with stainless steel, or corrosion resistant screws,
ø > 4.5mm, length > 30mm into pre-drilled holes (remove drilling waste with a
vacuum).
(width 20mm).
• clean the surface of the mounted metal elements with Sika® - Sikaplan Cleaner
2000 (please refer to the MSDS).

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Fixing of sheet waterproofing membrane on vertical corners
Any concave and/or convex corners require fixing elements such as preformed
Sikaplan® WP metal sheet, with Sikaplan® WP – Fixing Strip PVC, or Sikaplan® W Flat
Profiles
• mounting of fixing elements, under laid with disinfected geotextile, with
mounting holes 5mm ø at a maximum of 150mm centres.
• the fixing elements must be fixed with stainless steel , or corrosion resistant
screws, ø > 4.5mm, length > 30mm into pre-drilled holes (remove drilling waste
with a vacuum).
(width 20mm).
• ®
clean the surface of mounted elements with Sika - Sikaplan Cleaner 2000 (please refer to the
MSDS).
Fixings of sheet waterproofing membrane at perimeters on bottom

Any concave and/or convex corners require preformed fixing elements made from the
Sikaplan® WP - metal sheet, with Sikaplan® WP – Fixing Strip PVC, or Sikaplan® W –
Flat Profiles.
Mounting the prepared fixing elements must be done after welding the vertical
membrane on them (pre-stretching of the vertical waterproofing sheets is required: See
the instructions for vertical membrane installation in Section )
• mounting of fixing elements, under laid with disinfected geotextile, with
mounting holes 5mm ø, at a maximum of 150mm centres.
• the fixing elements must be fixed with stainless steel , or corrosion resistant
screws, ø > 4.5mm, length > 30mm into pre-drilled holes (remove drilling waste
with a vacuum).
• each joint between metal elements must be covered with self-adhesive tape
(width 20mm).
• clean the surface of mounted elements with Sika® - Sikaplan Cleaner 2000
(please refer to the MSDS).

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3.6. Waterproofing penetrations details
Special care is required in connecting and waterproofing around any fittings or service
pipes etc., which penetrate the waterproofing membrane. To connect the sheet
waterproofing around fittings, it must be compressed between a fixed and a loose
flanged element.
To ensure water tightness at all penetrations (i.e. inlet-/outlet pipes, skimmers, lights,
holding down bolts, low level outlets, (which are all now mostly supplied as "ready to
mount-elements", available from swimming pool accessory suppliers), the following
detailing works must be performed:
• all components must be made of stainless steel, or rigid plastic, that is resistant to
weathering and swimming pool chemicals
• the surfaces of all components to be installed must be clean and free of oil and
grease
• prepare square-shaped sheets of Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 R sheet waterproofing
membrane (width and length exceeding the outer flange diameter by a minimum of
100mm)
• cut a hole in the centre with the same internal diameter as the pipes
• prepare two rings of Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 H sheet waterproofing membrane
(thickness 1.50mm, exterior diameter the same as the outer flange diameter,
internal diameter the same as the pipes internal diameter).
• assemble the prepared sheets so that the internal holes are congruent and the
Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 R lays between the two rings of Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 H
• spot fix these three layers of sheet together by spot welding
• locate the penetration points of the fixing bolts and mark with the marking pen
• cut holes with punch knife (hole diameter exactly the same as the bolt diameter)
• mount the prepared membrane assembly on the fixed flange element
• carefully mount the loose steel flange , making sure that the membrane assembly
has no folds between the flanges and fix with nuts or screws as appropriate
• weld the protruding lap of the Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 R membrane on the
surrounding sheet waterproofing membrane

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3.7. Sheet waterproofing membrane on expansion joint openings

Expansion joints in the floors and walls must be covered with sheet metal supports
prior to the waterproofing membrane installation, this is in order to prevent looping of
the membrane into the joints under hydrostatic pressure. The metal sheets must be
fixed on one side of the joint only.
• The metal cover sheets can be made of stainless steel, or Sikaplan® WP - metal
sheet, width 200mm, with mounting holes 5mm ø, at a maximum of 150mm
centres.
• the metal sheets must be butt jointed with a gap of 5mm.
• the elements must be fixed with stainless steel screws / anchors, ø > 4.5mm,
length > 30mm into pre-drilled holes (remove drilling waste with a vacuum) fixed on
one side only and along the entire length of joint.
(width 20mm).
• loose layout of the geotextile and then the sheet waterproofing membrane across
the completed joint covering detail

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3.8 Installation of sheet waterproofing membranes
Vertical area
Check surfaces of the geotextile and mounted metal elements to remove any loose
debris or sharp projections, prior to the membrane installation.
The sheet waterproofing membranes must always be unrolled and installed in a
vertical direction. However, if the wall height does not exceed the roll width, then the
membrane may be installed horizontally along the walls. Always ensure that the
positioning of the rolls gives the optimum aesthetic appearance.
The operational sequences are to be:
• cut the membranes to the approximate sizes as required
• Allow a minimum of 50mm membrane overlaps
• lay a wooden batten (thickness 20 -30mm) under the unfixed preformed Sikaplan®
WP - sheet metal at the bottom-wall intersection
• weld the membrane on the mounted PVC-laminated metal profiles of the
waterproofing termination details at the top of the pool
• welding the membrane on the vertical side of the unfixed preformed Sikaplan® WP
–sheet metal profiles at the bottom
• remove the wooden batten from underneath and lay it on top of the horizontal side
of the preformed Sikaplan® WP - sheet metal profiles
• step firmly on the wooden batten and press the Sikaplan® WP - sheet metal profile
against the wall and the bottom. Fix the horizontal side of the Sikaplan® WP - sheet
metal profile into the bottom with stainless steel, or corrosion resistant screws or
anchors into pre-drilled holes (remove drilling waste with a vacuum)
• repeat these sequences with the next rolls of membrane
• this operational sequences ensures that the membrane is pre-stretched sufficiently
for it to be installed firmly against the wall
• vertical overlaps must be welded upwards from the bottom to the top
• membranes over the expansion joints with mounted metal support covers must be
loose laid
• weld the installed membrane on to the previously prepared details (i.e.
penetrations) working progressively from the bottom to the top.

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Horizontal area
Check the surfaces of the geotextile and mounted metal elements to locate and
remove any loose debris or sharp projections, prior to the membrane installation.
Membranes must always be unrolled and installed in the longitudinal direction of the
pool. Always ensure that the positioning of the rolls gives the optimal aesthetic
appearance.
Irregular shaped pools require detailed consideration of the best membrane laying
direction on the bottom (i.e. the most optimised to minimise cut losses and membrane
consumption, particularly with curved or rounded shapes and to maintain good
aesthetics with the membrane overlaps and welding)
The operational sequences are to be:
• cut the membranes to the approximate sizes as required
• allow a minimum of 50mm membrane overlaps
• unroll and positioning the sheets in 2 - 3 metre steps and pull the roll, in order to
maintain an even membrane surface, starting from the lowest point of pool bottom
and working upwards. This will also help to prevent settlement of dirt particles on
the edges of the welded seams during normal water circulation and use (the
accumulation of dirt could become visible).
• temporary ballast the membrane in position (i.e. with sandbags)
• weld the membrane on the horizontal and vertical sides of the mounted PVC-
laminated metal elements at the walls
• repeat these sequences with next rolls / pieces of membrane
• weld the membrane overlaps
• membranes over the expansion joints with mounted metal support covers must be
loose laid
• weld the installed membranes on to the previously prepared details (i.e.
penetrations) working progressively from the bottom to the top
Anti-slip membranes on horizontal area

For additional safety, in order to prevent users slipping on the horizontal treads of
stairs, standing ledges and the bottoms of non swimming / leisure pools, the
waterproofing membrane surface can be wholly or partially lined with Sikaplan® WP
3150-15 RE membrane, which has a slip resistant embossed surface.
For strip installation, weld the Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 RE embossed membrane sheets
or plates as required on to the previously installed Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 R
waterproofing membrane at all edges. The Sikaplan® WP 3150-15 RE plates must be
tightly butt jointed.

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Lane marker plates
The dimensions and layout of swimming pool lane markers must generally comply with
the FINA Regulations and Standards (international rules for swimming competitions),
or they can be installed according to a client's specific design and requirements.
• mark the positions of lane markers with chalk lines on the installed waterproofing
membrane
• layout and position the Sikaplan® WP 3100-14 C Lane marker Plates.
• The Sikaplan Lane marker plates must be fully welded on to the top of the
previously installed waterproofing membrane and all joints between the Sikaplan
Lane Marker Plates must be butt-jointed.

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4. WELDING METHOD
4.1 Heat welding
Sikaplan® WP sheet waterproofing membranes can be welded using
suitable heat welding equipment
• Seam overlaps of the membranes in all cases must be a minimum of 80mm
• the width of the finished welded seams (single and double seams) must be at
least > 30mm
• prior to welding procedures, the membrane surfaces must be dry, clean, and
free of any dust, oil and grease etc.
• Contaminated / dirty Sikaplan® WP membrane surfaces must be cleaned prior
to the welding procedures with Sika-Sikaplan® Cleaner 2000 (please refer to
the PDS and MSDS)
• prior to any heat welding work on site, it is mandatory to conduct a welding test
with actual membrane samples from the site (This is in order to correctly adjust
and set the welding temperature and speed of the machine)
• for continuous welding quality, it is recommended to use welding equipment
with
• its own power supply or generating set (i.e. automatic welding machine: 360V,
hand held welding gun: 220V or 110V according to local regulations)
• welding machine operators must be trained and experienced in heat welding
• and to operate electrical devices in wet or humid conditions according to local
regulations
Recommended machines and tools

Manual weldings:
• hand held welding gun type Leister Triac S, Triac PID, 220 V, resp. 110 V
(www.leister.com)
• hand held welding gun type BAK Rion, 230 V (www.bak-ag.com)
• heat nozzles 40mm and 20mm, or 30mm all purpose-nozzle
• hand held pressure (Silicone) roller with ball bearing (available from same supplier as
of welding machine), width 20mm and 40mm
• reserve heating element
Semi-automatic welding for horizontal and vertical waterproofing:

• hand held semi-automatic, self-propelled welding machine, type Leister Triac
Drive, 220V, resp. 110V (adjustable temperature and speed)
(www.leister.com)

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Automatic welding for horizontal and vertical waterproofing:

• automatic, self-propelled, types Leister Twinny S, Twinny T, Comet (adjustable
temperature, speed and pressure), 220/380V (www.leister.com)
• automatic, self-propelled, types BAK Mion, Comon (adjustable
temperature, speed and pressure), 230 V (www.bak-ag.
5. QUALITY CONTROL
5.1. Testing of welded seams on water-tightness
All welded seams must be tested for water-tightness.
Testing methods depend on available testing equipment and/or clients specification.
Visual test with screw driver:

• Correctly heat welded single seams show continuous welding ‘rope’ at the
seam edge. Any irregular, or interrupted ‘rope’ can be an indication of voids or
capillaries in the seam welds
• Glide the head of the screwdriver (approx. size 2) with slight pressure along the
seam edge and check visually
• Any voids must be rectified and made good with a hand held welding gun and
20mm silicone roller
Visual test with vacuum bell:

This test requires the following testing kit:
• vacuum bell (Plexiglas, metal frame with rubber-pressure lips, reverse flow
valve,
• manometer gauge, hose connection)
• vacuum pump
• soap solution
• marking pen (chalk pen only)

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Test procedure:
• Apply soap solution over the seam edges within the circumference of the
vacuum bell
• Press the vacuum bell firmly over the areas treated and build-up the vacuum
• Visually check the seams under the bell (any bubbling soap solution indicates a
leak)
• Remove the vacuum bell and clean the seam with a clean rag
• Any leaks must be rectified and made good with a hand held welding gun and
20mm silicone roller, or if more appropriate, covered and sealed with a welded
membrane patch
5.2. Testing of pool on water-tightness

Testing for watertightness must be undertaken after cleaning and disinfecting is
completed, usually during the filling of the pool for commissioning, using a ‘step by
step’ filling procedure over all major details and checking the water level, in order to
locate and rectify any leaks.
Running water in the pool control rooms adjacent to the pool itself might be a sign of
leaking, particularly if the pool is equipped with a low level outlet under the
waterproofing membrane which is connected to the drainage system. Alternatively on
the clients request and dependent on the capacity of the local water supply, the testing
of watertightness can be performed prior to the cleaning and disinfecting procedure, by
carrying out the same ‘step by step’ filling over all major details and checking the water
level in order to locate any possible leaks. This water has to be emptied out again for
the correct cleaning and disinfection to take place afterwards and prior to any use of
the pool.
5.3. Inspection of completed membrane lining

Representatives from the waterproofing contractor and the client must jointly inspect
the completed works. The inspection details must be recorded in a written report
signed by both parties.
The waterproofing contractor must keep the original product labels (including the batch
Nos.) of all of the membrane rolls installed, together with this inspection report in his
files.

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6. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
Once the membrane trimmings, tools and all other items of installation, inspection and
testing equipment have been cleared out of the pool, the waterproofing membrane
must be given an initial cleaning using a clean water spray. This initial cleaning is then
followed by the disinfection treatment.
The following disinfection agents are recommended:
• Sanitized P 8103
• Bayrol Demykosan
• Sikagard SB
The disinfection procedure with one of these products must be performed according to
the disinfectant manufacturer’s instructions. If none of these products are locally
available, a generic disinfectant produced on site can be used as follows: made from
15% concentrated chlorine bleach solution, diluted in clean water (mixing ratio 1 part
bleach solution : 9 parts clean water). This disinfectant solution must then be sprayed
on to the membrane and must remain on the membrane surface until it has dried off.
The membrane surface must then be thoroughly rinsed with clean water before filling
and use.
The water quality and water treatment requirements are dependent on the water
supply and local regulations.

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7. COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE
The pool filling procedure must be done as soon as possible after the cleaning and
disinfection procedures. The first 200 - 500 litres of water must immediately be drained
out again, in order to rinse the drainage systems. The final pool filling must be started
after this. The necessary water treatment to keep the water clean is dependent on the
systems installed and the local regulations, which can include:
• Chlorine treatment chemicals (the most widely used )
• Bromide treatment chemicals
• UV and/or ozone treatment (more expensive & newest technology)
The water cleaning and treatment must strictly follow the manufacturer’s instructions..
Once the swimming pool waterproof lining is completed and approved, the pool
commissioning and maintenance is the responsibility of the owner.
In order to prevent stains, discoloration, or mechanical damage to the membrane, by
inadequate water cleaning or treatment / lack of maintenance etc, it is essential, that
the owner is informed by the Sikaplan membrane waterproofing contractor about the
correct pool commissioning and lining maintenance procedures.
Detailed recommendations for the correct commissioning and maintenance of pools,
including ‘hibernation’ for the winter season are available on our separate Swimming
Pool Membrane Maintenance sheet, which must also be handed to the swimming pool
owner by the Sikaplan waterproofing contractor.
The waterproofing contractor must keep the original product labels (including the batch
Nos.) of all of the installed membrane rolls in his files.

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8. PROPOSAL OF BILL OF QUANTITY
BILL OF QUANTITY WATERPROOFING WORKS
Project: ...........................................................................................................................
Part / Lot: .......................................................................................................................
Waterproofing system: Waterproofing of water-retaining structures against
hydrostatic pressure from inside
Flexible waterproofing with Sikaplan WP sheet
waterproofing membranes, loose laid and linear fixed
Waterproofing contractor: ................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................
pos. scope of work quantity unit unit price total

1. Installation
Supply and erect / position all
scaffolding, machinery and equipment,
required for the waterproofing works,
including striking and removal
afterwards lump sum
1.1. Displacement of scaffoldings lump sum
1.2 Displacement of dewatering pumps lump sum
2. Preparation of substrates
Cleaning and drying of the substrate
with brushes and compressed air
(air supplied by Main Contractor)
including final inspection and approval
2
of substrate condition m
2.1 Horizontal areas
Horizontal and sloped areas less
than 15% m²
2.2 Vertical areas
Vertical and sloped areas above 15% m²
2.3 Drying of substrate
Drying of substrate with warm air dryer
or according to waterproofing system
requirement m²
2.4 Removal of ponding water,
cleaning and drying of wet areas with
wet-and dry vacuum cleaner h
2.5 Disinfection of substrate with disinfection
agent, product:…………………….,
by spray, roller or brush application
according to instruction of product
manufacturer / supplier
2.5.1 Horizontal and sloped substrates less
than 15% m²
2.5.2 Vertical and sloped substrates above

15% m²
total

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3. Protection layers
Supply and apply geotextiles,
according to the waterproofing system
specifications
unit weight ...................... g / m²
unit weight .......................g / m²
min. overlap 100mm
material: Polypropylene non woven
fabric, needle punched
brand name,
with Biocide treatment:
type.........................................
without Biocide treatment
type......................................... ,
linear fixed at all terminations, edges
and corners
3.1 Horizontal and sloped areas less than
15%, loose laid m²
3.2 Vertical and sloped areas above 15%,
spotwise fixed as per manufacturers
instruction m²
3.3 Supply and apply of separation / gliding
layer for protection on installed
geotextile over membrane, and below
concrete inner shell or protection mortar
layer, according to the waterproofing
system specifications
unit weight ...................... g / m²
thickness .........................mm
min. overlap 100mm to be sealed with
adhesive tapes
material: Polyethylene m²
brand name:................................
type.............................................
3.4 Supply and apply of protection mortar

layer for horizontal area (cement dosage
> 300kg/m³), thickness 50mm, steel
trowel finish m²
Total

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4. Sheet waterproofing membranes
Supply and install single layer sheet
waterproofing membrane based on
plasticized PVC, reinforced or
homogeneous, according to the
specifications, overlaps minimum
50mm, heat welded, including testing
of the welded seams, linear fixed at all
terminations, edges and corners
Material:
Membrane thickness:..............mm
Membrane type: Sikaplan WP……
Membrane type: Sikaplan WP……
membrane colour:........................
Fixing elements:
PVC-laminated metal sheets, formed
to profiles
Stainless steel profiles (V4A)
Aluminium plates
Stainless steel fasteners with stress
distribution plate

15%, loosely laid, overlaps hot air
welded, excl. fixings m²

installed as per suppliers
recommendation, excl. fixings m²
4.3 Waterproofing of shafts and channels in

horizontal area: effective area until
max. 10m², excl. fixings m²
4.4 Waterproofing of niches in vertical

areas: effective area until max. 10m²,
excl. fixings m²
4.5 Waterproofing of stairs: effective area

until max. 10m², excl. fixings m²
total

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5. Fixings of waterproofing
5.1 Supply and mounting of fixing elements
for waterproofing termination, to be
fixed with stainless steel screws and
dowels (distance 150mm) into
substrate, incl. sealing with permanent
elastic sealants on top waterproofing
5.1.1 Hard-PVC fixing plates,

size ….mm x ….mm, (max. length
2000mm / element),
fixed with screws, ø ….mm x ….mm m'
5.1.2 PVC-laminated metal sheet profile, size

…..mm x ……mm x ……mm to be cut
and folded as per suppliers instruction
on site, fixed with countersunk screws
ø …..mm x ….mm, incl. hot air welding
of waterproofing membrane on PVC-
laminated metal profile m'
5.1.3 Stainless steel profile V4A, size ..…mm

x …..mm x …….mm (max. length
4000mm/element), fixed with
countersunk screws, ø ….mm x …..mm m'
5.2 Supply and mounting of fixing elements

for fixing of waterproofing membrane at
vertical areas, to be fixed with stainless
steel screws and dowels (distance
200mm) into reinforced concrete

2000mm / element),
5.2.2 Fasteners incl. distribution plates, size

….mm x ….mm, dia…..mm x
length……..mm, distance max. 20cm m'
5.3. Supply and mounting of fixing

elements for fixings of waterproofing
membrane at vertical corners and
edges, to be fixed with stainless steel
screws and dowels (distance 200mm)
into reinforced concrete
total

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2000mm / element),
5.3.2 PVC-laminated metal sheet profile,

size …..mm x ……mm x ……mm to be
cut and folded as per suppliers
instruction on site, fixed with
countersunk screws
ø …..mm x ….mm, incl. hot air welding
of waterproofing membrane on PVC-
5.3.3 Stainless steel profile V4A,

size ..…mm x …..mm x …….mm
(max. length 4000mm/element), fixed
with countersunk screws,
ø ….mm x …..mm m'
5.4 Supply and mounting of fixing

elements for fixings of waterproofing
membrane at horizontal corners and
edges, to be fixed with stainless steel
screws and dowels (distance 200mm)
into reinforced concrete

2000mm / element),
5.4.2 PVC-laminated metal sheet profile, size

…..mm x ……mm x ……mm to be cut
and folded as per suppliers instruction
on site, fixed with countersunk screws ø
…..mm x ….mm, incl. hot air welding of
waterproofing membrane on PVC-
5.4.3 Stainless steel profile V4A, size ..…mm

x …..mm x …….mm (max. length
4000mm/element), fixed with
countersunk screws,
ø ….mm x …..mm m'
5.4.4 Fasteners incl. distribution plates, size

….mm x ….mm, dia…..mm x
length……..mm, distance max. 20cm m'
total

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6. Expansion joint
6.1 Supply and mounting of metal support

for the waterproofing membrane over
joint with PVC-laminated metal sheet,
or stainless steel sheet,
size ….mm x …..mm, fixed one-side
with countersunk stainless steel
screws and dowels into the substrate,
for loose layout of the waterproofing
membrane over the support
Type of metal sheets:...................
6.1.1 In vertical and sloped areas above 15%

m'
6.1.2 In horizontal and sloped areas below
15% m'
6.1.3 Preformed metal sheet for concave

corners, shank length min. 150mm pcs.
6.1.4 Preformed metal sheet for convex

corners, shank length min. 150mm pcs.
7. Markings on installed membrane
7.1 Supply and apply of single layer

waterproofing membrane lane marking
plates and security plates on stairs, on
base of plasticized PVC, homogeneous,
according to FINA requirements
(international rules for swimming sport
competitions), strip ends butt jointed,
welded by heat welding with electr.
welding machine
Material:
Membrane thickness: min. 0.80 mm
Membrane type:
Sikaplan WP ……………………………..
colour: …………………………………….

15%, hot air welded on installed
membranes, tape ends butt jointed m²

hot air welded on installed membranes,
tape ends butt jointed m²
total

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7.2 Security plates, width ……..cm on edges
of footsteps of stairs, hot air welded on
installed membrane, according to
consultants specification m²
8. Penetrations
8.1 Waterproofing of prefabricated

penetration details, fittings supplied by
others, cast in structure with a fixed
flange and a loose pressure flange
based on stainless steel, or rigid
plastic, including, stainless steel screw
bolts with site-cut membrane sealing
rings made of the same PVC
waterproofing membrane,
type:..............................................
thickness:.....................................
8.1.1 Low level outlets
ø:...................................mm pcs
ø:...................................mm pcs
8.1.2 Pipe penetrations, inlet pipes, massage

nozzles
ø:...............................mm pcs
ø:...............................mm pcs
8.1.3 Anchoring for holding rods and ladders

ø:...............................mm pcs
ø:...............................mm pcs
8.1.4 Underwater lighting housings /

frames
ø.............................mm pcs
ø.............................mm pcs
8.1.5 Housings of skimmers

size.............................mm pcs
size.............................mm pcs
9. Cleaning and inspection and

disinfection of installed
waterproofing
9.1 Cleaning of installed waterproofing

according to instruction of membrane
manufacturer or waterproofing
contractor
total

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9.1.1 Horizontal and sloped areas
less than 15% m²
9.1.2 Vertical and sloped areas
above 15% m²
9.2 Inspection of installed waterproofing and

welded seams according to instruction of
membrane manufacturer or
waterproofing contractor

less than 15% m²
9.2.2 Vertical and sloped areas above 15% m²
9.3 Supply and apply of disinfection agent

according to suppliers instruction by
painting, roller, airless spray, etc., incl.
rinsing with clear water afterwards
Material:
Product:…………………………….
Method of application:…………….

less than 15% m²
9.3.2 Vertical and sloped areas

above 15% m²
10. Unforeseeable works

(single positions)
10.1 Working time waterproofing contractor
10.1.1 Resident engineer/supervisor h
10.1.2 Skilled waterproofing operative h
10.1.3 Unskilled waterproofer h
10.2 Material
10.2.1 Waterproofing membrane type: m²

Sikaplan WP....................reinf.
10.2.2 Waterproofing membrane type: m²
Sikaplan WP....................unreinf.
10.2.3 PVC laminated metal sheet type: m²
...............................................
Total

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10.2.4 Marking plates: m²
Sikaplan WP....................unreinf.
10.2.5 Cleaner:
Sikaplan WP Cleaner 2000 lt
10.2.6 Solvent welding agent:
Sikaplan WP solvent welding agent lt
10.2.6 Seam sealant:
Sikaplan WP seam sealant,
colour:………………………….. lt
10.2.7 Sealant type Sikasil Pool,
330ml- cartridge, colour:……………….. pcs.
10.2.8 Primer to Sikasil Pool lt
10.3 Equipment / tools
10.3.1 El. heat welding gun (hand welder and h
pressure roller)
10.3.2 El. heat welder (automatic) h
10.4.1 El. submersible pump .............l/min. h
10.4.2 Compressor....................l/min. h
10.4.3 El. generating set................V h
10.4.4 El. switch box h
10.4.5 Moveable scaffolding h
Total

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9. TYPICAL DETAILS OF WATERPROOFING

9.1. Detail at pool bottom edges
®
1 Structural concrete surface disinfected with Sikagard SB disinfectant
®
2 Geotextile levelling layer with Sikaplan W Felt 300 PES biocide white
®
3 Sikaplan WP 3150-16R colour
4 Concave moulded fillet (radius = 2 – 3 cm)
®
5 Plates made of laminated Sikaplan WP metal sheet
6 Mechanical fixings; spacing maximum 500mm centres

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9.2. Detail at the pool head
1 Mortar bed
2 Backing profile for sealant bead
3 Sealant bead with Sikasil®-Pool and Sika® Primer 3N
4 Maximum water level
®
5 Profiles made of laminated Sikaplan WP metal sheet
6 Mechanical fixing, spacing maximum 250 mm centres
7 Sikaplan® WP 3100-16R colour
8 Levelling layer with Sikaplan® W Felt 300 PES biocide white
9 Structural concrete disinfected with Sikagard® SB

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9.2. Detail at pipe penetration

4 Loose clamp flange ring, stainless steel or PE
5 Appropriate flat gasket
6 Fixed clamp flange, stainless steel or PE

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9.2. Detail at anchor penetrations
1 Anchor with fixed clamp flange, stainless steel

2 Base flange, stainless steel
3 Bolt with nut and square-taper washer, stainless steel
4 Loose clamp flange ring, stainless steel
5 Fixing and installation of equipment such as ladders and services etc.

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Author: H-J. Stich
Date: Oct 30th 2010
9.2. Detail at penetration of low level outlet and

drainage pipe for condensed water

4 Loose clamp flange ring in stainless steel or PE
5 Base flange, stainless steel or PE
6 Fixed clamp flange floor drain, stainless steel or PE
7 Prepared and compacted soil, prepared substrate surface
8 Drainage pipe below sheet membrane to release condensed water
9 Grating stainless steel
10 Optional: SikaSwell® S-2 sealant

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Sika Services AG, Industriestrasse, CH-6060 Sarnen / Switzerland

1.3. Construction structural requirements

1.4. Waterproofing system

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The installation procedure for sheet waterproofing membranes in swimming pools

3.2 Substrate preparation

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Refurbishment of existing pool structures

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3.3 Protective layers

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3.4 General membrane installation recommendations

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Intermediate fixing of sheet waterproofing membrane on walls

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Fixings of sheet waterproofing membrane at perimeters on bottom

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3.7. Sheet waterproofing membrane on expansion joint openings

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Anti-slip membranes on horizontal area

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Recommended machines and tools

Semi-automatic welding for horizontal and vertical waterproofing:

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Automatic welding for horizontal and vertical waterproofing:

Visual test with screw driver:

Visual test with vacuum bell:

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5.2. Testing of pool on water-tightness

5.3. Inspection of completed membrane lining

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2.5.2 Vertical and sloped substrates above

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3.4 Supply and apply of protection mortar

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4.1 Horizontal and sloped areas less than

4.2 Vertical and sloped areas above 15%,

4.3 Waterproofing of shafts and channels in

4.4 Waterproofing of niches in vertical

4.5 Waterproofing of stairs: effective area

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5.1.1 Hard-PVC fixing plates,

5.1.2 PVC-laminated metal sheet profile, size

5.1.3 Stainless steel profile V4A, size ..…mm

5.2 Supply and mounting of fixing elements

5.2.1 Hard-PVC fixing plates,