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Jun 05, 2015
Waterproofing a Pool - Is it necessary?
It is often cited in the building industry that waterproofing typically represents 1% of a building's cost, yet it accounts for 80% of defects. Is waterproofing in pool building another example of where it is not seen, it is being ignored? An excellent blog article by V-Vo Architectural Mosaics based in Western Australia makes a strong argument for more attention to waterproofing, based on simple building facts that we all accept. V-Vo are leading experts in pool tiling systems with extensive experience in Australia and internationally. This is well worth a read: Waterproofing a Pool
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