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Are Reinforced Concrete, Galvanized Steel Panel, or EPS Formwork Pools Eco-Friendly and Environmentally Friendly?
Between calcination and energy consumption, producing one ton of cement releases roughly one ton of CO₂ into the atmosphere. The cement industry has a significant environmental impact, accounting for about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions—a figure comparable to that of automobiles and nearly three times that of airplanes.
Even when a pool is not entirely built in concrete, this material is used for the concrete bed and the reinforcement pour over the buttresses in pools with steel panels. EPS (expanded polystyrene), a petroleum by-product, is non-biodegradable and takes thousands of years to decompose.
A vast amount of gravel—mostly sourced from riverbeds or open-pit quarries—is needed to create the base for the concrete foundation and to backfill the entire perimeter of the pool.
Are Concrete, Galvanized Steel Panel, or EPS Formwork Pools Easy and Fast to Build?
The excavation required for this type of pool is very invasive—about twice the volume of the actual water surface. Bureaucratic procedures are lengthy, complex, and expensive: Building Permits, Geological Reports, submissions to Civil Engineering authorities, plus fees for all involved professionals.
In many cases, costly and invasive reinforced concrete pilings are also necessary for construction.
Are Reinforced Concrete or Galvanized Steel Panel Pools Durable and Safe?
Reinforced concrete and galvanized panels, when exposed to constant moisture, tend to develop various issues over time. Additionally, extremely rigid structures are at risk during seismic events or geological subsidence.
Moreover, due to the vertical walls typical of this type of pool, they can be potentially hazardous for children, individuals with reduced mobility, and animals.

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