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rleb
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Donald
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jlxarchitect
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 Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 11:39 pm Post subject: rooftop swimming pool technical info. |
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| Anyone have info. regarding rooftop swimming pool? Like what is the plubming requirement, and structure requirement? |
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RWL
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:01 am Post subject: |
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Would think the plumbing requirements would be unchanged, and the structural problems significantly increased due to the tremendous added weight of the pool and its water [you need a structrual engineer, for sure!].
Plumbing will increase somewhat since it must penetrate the roof structure, and be interconnected below |
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stc0318
Joined: 16 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 7:13 pm Post subject: Please Explain: |
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| Is a rooftop really safe? Once, I read about celebrity Justin Timberlake owning a house with a rooftop pool in L.A. but sold it because it was leaking dangerously. And could someone explain to me how you actually make a rooftop pool, and could there be anything other than a metal structure underneath, like could you put a room under the pool with it still being usable? |
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svenglezz-ASMEIL
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| Posted: Mon Dec 20, 2004 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Pools on the roof......
What type of "Structure" is it....House....Building?
Have done one pool on a 40 storey high rise....(with no problem~o)
Just completed a pool at ground floor level with amenities area below...again no problem.
If your planning to put a pool~rooftop on a house....(I'd be carefull)
First you may not have the space for all the plumbing and equipment, and if the pool does leak you got "expensive repairs" and usually a building can afford but a Home owner may not.
Anyway if you need any additional info or help don't hest. to contact me.
Sven
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jlxarchitect
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| Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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svenglezz-ASMEIL:
Under the pool, there should have a Mech. rm. I wonder What is the clear width for the space surrounding the pool? Will 5' be enough to put the necessary pipes? ( assume there is a rather large Mech. rm in one side of the pool.) |
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svenglezz-ASMEIL
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| Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:40 pm Post subject: Pools |
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Hello,
5' sound's like more than enough...just keep in mind to have this "mechanical room" located with the equipment in ming.....will there be a dehumidifier for the pool area (if it is inside/enclosed), if not and the pool is exterior then you can put the mechanical room for the pool equipment anyware. But if you have a "Dry-O-Tron" unit for dehumidification and energy reclaim then the mechanical room should be next to the pool due to ductwork etc.
Anywho...hope it helps and need anything else don't hesitate to ask,
Sven
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jlxarchitect
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| Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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If 5' is more than enough, what is MIN. size based on the mechanical needs? Can I say 3'?
Thanks. |
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svenglezz-ASMEIL
Joined: 18 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:41 am Post subject: Hello... |
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Hello,
First must suggest you get a "mechanical" designer to help with your pool, one option is to "select" a pool manufacture to help with your design. The pool manf. are very helpfull (and usually have all the answers).
With this pool on a Roof....would "strongly" recommend this, in some back-yard no big deal. And Esp. if indoors', you will need a De-Humidifier and that involves the Air-Handler etc. (Dry-O-Tron manf. are excellent)
But the implications of a pool on a roof is a bit more complicated, and heaven for bid y'r pool leaks (would not help your carreier).
But to answer your question.....3' should be enough...just keep into account if access is required to these pipes for inspection and/or repairs.
Hope my 2 cents helps, and need anything else just buzz 
And feel free to email me a drawing to look at, it's hard to answer without something to look at.
Kind regards,
Sven
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redtagstuff
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| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 3:17 pm Post subject: Aquatic design and engineering |
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| I came across a website while doing some research for a contractor friend of mine. It might be helpful to you. Here's the link: www.aquacad.com |
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