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Constructing a Concrete Pool

1) Mark the shape of the pond on the ground with a hose, rope, or sand and dig the hole slightly larger than the finished size to allow for the thickness of concrete.

2) Lay in 80 - 100mm foundation of hardcore and ram firmly home to provide a base, then lay in a waterproof membrane.

3) Mix 3 parts course aggregate and 1 cement and pour in concrete to a depth of 100mm all over. Use shuttering to hold concrete in position until it sets.

4) Once set, remove shuttering and apply a rendering coat of of 3 parts sand to 1 cement with waterproofing powder added. Trowel smooth the whole pool to finish.

5) After 2 or 3 weeks seal the concrete with poolglaze or pool paint to neutralize the lime in the cement.