Green Building Forum - Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:25:04 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281751#Comment_281751 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281751#Comment_281751 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:32:44 +0100 frankieboy231 Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281752#Comment_281752 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281752#Comment_281752 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 19:27:21 +0100 revor Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281753#Comment_281753 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281753#Comment_281753 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:40:52 +0100 djh
I don't know much about fighting BCOs either (thank deity of your choice) but I would have thought that they would have to quote chapter and verse if they object to anything you're doing, and you ask them for reasons.

Equally I'd have thought you wanted to be clear about what made your pool construction waterproof (i.e 'tanking' AIUI).

So I'm not sure what the problem is?]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281754#Comment_281754 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281754#Comment_281754 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:51:13 +0100 frankieboy231
Thanks for looking..]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281755#Comment_281755 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281755#Comment_281755 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 21:00:22 +0100 frankieboy231
Again, thanks for looking..]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281756#Comment_281756 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281756#Comment_281756 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 22:17:49 +0100 djh
As regards the BCO (is he local authority, BTW? :) ) I'd again suggest challenging them for the basis of their concern. A quick search finds https://www.xlpools.com/outdoor-swimming-pool-building-regulations/ and that says: "Any outdoor pool that has a permanent structure over it will become an indoor pool, but as long as the structure is unheated and unventilated it will not have to comply with building regulations.

"The regulations which apply to indoor pools are regarding the insulation of the floor and walls of the swimming pool, and are in part concerned with energy conservation and reducing or slowing the loss of heat from the pool into the ground."

There's nothing there about tanking. You've told him about the waterproof concrete and the liner, so what more is he expecting? If he doesn't answer, ask his boss.]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281757#Comment_281757 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281757#Comment_281757 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 22:31:35 +0100 CWatters Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281759#Comment_281759 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281759#Comment_281759 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 02:19:54 +0100 gyrogear
https://www.sikawaterproofing.co.uk/products-systems/sikalastic-liquid-applied-membrane-system/

gg]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281760#Comment_281760 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281760#Comment_281760 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 08:48:13 +0100 CWatters Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281761#Comment_281761 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281761#Comment_281761 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:15:30 +0100 CWatters
https://poolbuild.co.uk/category/technical/

HYDROTHERAPY SPA RENDERED, EAST SUSSEX
PUBLISHED AT 02/08/2013 IN CATEGORY COMMERCIAL, INDOOR, OVERFLOW/DECK LEVEL, SPA BATH, SPECIALITY, TECHNICAL TAGS: CONSTRUCTION, DECK LEVEL, ENERGY EFFICIENT, ICF, INSULATED, NEW BUILD, QUAD LOCK, WATER SAVING
A hydro-therapy massage bench ready for tiling
The spa requires rendering prior to tanking
Using specialist products, which can be found on our Pool Construction Products, the Quad-Lock shell is rendered prior to tanking. The bench in the middle is an air massage bed, which will be both sensory and relaxing for its users at this specialist school for children with disabilities.

and

MORETON IN MARSH: INSULATION AND TANKING THE CONCRETE BASE
PUBLISHED AT 01/07/2013 IN CATEGORY DOMESTIC, SWIMMING POOL, TECHNICAL TAGS: SLAB INSULATED, SLAB TANKING
Insulation and Tanking of Concrete Base
The concrete slab is insulated and has an external tanking membrane applied. The insulation will greatly reduce heat loss, and the tanking membrane will stop moisture from being absorbed into the concrete. This is standard protocol with sub ground level construction.
]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281762#Comment_281762 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281762#Comment_281762 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:25:06 +0100 CWatters http://www.insulatedpool.co.uk/index.php/about/what-is-a-quadlock-insulated-pool/
there is this cross section showing ICF with internal tanking only
http://www.insulatedpool.co.uk/files/5912/7895/1680/pool_wall_construction2.gif

It mentions Brookforge products..
https://www.brookforge.co.uk/]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281763#Comment_281763 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281763#Comment_281763 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:29:23 +0100 CWatters

What is Quad-Lock Insulated Pool?

Quad-Lock Pool is the only one-stop shop for energy efficient swimming pool construction projects, we offer:

Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) pool shell, insulated on both internal and external faces of all walls

Fully insulated pool floor

Internal reinforced waterproof tanking system
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]]> Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281766#Comment_281766 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281766#Comment_281766 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 10:05:37 +0100 tony Inground ICF Swimming Pool Project - stopped in it's tracks https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281787#Comment_281787 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=16624&Focus=281787#Comment_281787 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 20:49:28 +0100 frankieboy231
I see your comments/links and will chase them all up and can only thank you all for your help.

If I get stuck again, I know a gang of guys that can sort things out - Ta.]]>