May 21, 2013

Things to Consider When Glazing Salt Water Pool Areas

Written by Rebecca Clayton

"if you are using glazing to these areas it is important to let IQ know whether this will be a salt water or chemical pool"

Glazing is often an inherent element of the design of swimming pool spaces. But if you are using glazing to these areas it is important to let IQ know whether this will be a salt water or chemical pool.

Why does this matter?

The added salts, chemicals and minerals in the air given off by a salt water pool turns this swimming pool area into a Marine Environment. If the framing and glass elements are not finished correctly it can lead to premature oxidisation of the frames, damage to the finishes and clouding to the glass panel.

"Framing and glazing elements around salt water pools need to be treated the same as glazing to coastal front properties would be"

Framing and glazing elements around salt water pools need to be treated the same as glazing to coastal front properties would be. This includes using marine grade finishes of the framing and protecting the glass against the harsh environments.

Frames should be powder coated to a minimal of a 50 micron thickness but IQ would always suggest pre-anodising the frames first, encasing the metal framework in a bonded paint finishes before the marine grade powder coat is applied. This will ensure colour fastness to the framings for a much longer period than powder coating alone.