Swim-crete Pool Products

Pool form accessories

Essential extras

These accessories are necessary for concrete swimming pool construction using the Swim-crete pool forming system.

Adjustable Waler Bracket / Waler Board

The adjustable waler system is attached to the concrete forms on the interior side of the pool, and placed at the first pin hole, 8″ down from the top of the panels.

By using the waler boards you will ensure the straightness of the wall.

Adjustable steel waler bracketIllustration of a waler bracket being tightened onto the waler boardIllustration of a waler bracket being released from the waler boardAluminum waler board

Standard Pin & Wedge

Round tapered pins have a milled wedge slot. The shank is designed to eliminate pin sag and improve ease of stripping. Pins are made from steel and are heat-treated for long life.

Standard round tapered steel pin with a milled wedge slotCurved steel wedgeIllustration of a standard pin and wedge locking two forms together

Standard Wall Ties

Swim-crete steel ties are manufactured to meet the requirements of today’s various pouring methods. We continually perform quality control testing to ensure that all of our ties yield a minimum pull strength of 7,200#.

Breaking ties is accomplished by striking downward or sideways with hammer or utilizing the Swim-crete Tie Breaker Bar.

Standard steel wall tieIllustration of a steel wall tie installed between two formsIllustration of a tie breaker bar snapping a wall tie at the concrete faceClose-up illustration of a wall tie end being struck to break it off

Saddle Bracket

Unique bracket that produces 2″ and 4″ offset with straight wall forms. This ledge allows for the use of stone or brick for cascading/shear wall fountains and elevated retaining walls.

Saddle bracketIllustration of saddle brackets installed on wall forms, carrying a timber ledge

Blockoffs

The blockoff is used for blocking off wall ends. Commonly used in elevated fountain or retaining wall applications.

Blockoff plate for closing the end of a wall formIllustration of a blockoff closing the end of a formed wall

Aluminum Wall Brace

Available in 5′3″ length — ideal for 42″ and 48″ walls.

Aluminum wall brace

Slide Hammer

Ideal for removal of step forms.

Slide hammerIllustration of a slide hammer pulling a form

Turnbuckle

The turnbuckle allows adjustment without moving brace. Easily attached to either lumber or metal pipe to manipulate wall braces that pin to the form.

Turnbuckle for adjusting wall braces

Parapet Brackets

The Parapet Bracket is used in suspending the formwork on one side of the wall from the opposite side. This is commonly used in all-concrete pool construction.

Parapet brackets spanning the top of radius forms on a jobsiteIllustration of parapet brackets suspending the inside forms of a radius wall

Spray Tanks

Compact 5 gallon hand tank allows for easy application to forms. Lightweight stainless steel with 4′ hose and gun.

Our 60 gallon spray tank comes complete with a 100′ hose and a 4′ wand.

When ordering please specify spray tip size. Spray tanks should not be filled over 2/3 full. Both tanks are designed with safety filler caps. Replacement parts are available.

5 gallon stainless steel hand spray tank with hose and gun60 gallon spray tank with hose and wand

Pouring Accessories

Swim-crete smooth flow aluminum chute is durable and lightweight. Our chutes are made of extruded heavy gauge aluminum and reinforced with cross beams and secured attachment chain. The aluminum chute weighs less than 5 lbs. per foot which makes it easy to handle by a single worker.

Pouring Shovel — Fabricated with lightweight aluminum and made to drag concrete inside forms.

Pouring Board — Lightweight, totally aluminum board constructed with “L” shaped bracket on back that slips over the top of the form. Naturally helps reduce spillage and removal of form oil off forms at discharge locations. Directs uniform flow of concrete during placement.

Standard aluminum concrete chuteAluminum concrete chute with a flared end and attachment chainAluminum pouring shovelAluminum pouring board with an L-shaped bracket on the back

Tie Twister

Used to tie wire ties quickly and easily. Works with any size wire tie.

Tie twister with a wooden handle

Crete-Lease “Break-In” Aluminum Form Conditioner

“Seasons” new aluminum forms before first use with concrete — helps prevent concrete from sticking.

Basic use: To condition surfaces of new, unused aluminum forms before their first use. Crete-Lease “Break-In” oxidizes the aluminum surface to keep concrete from sticking. It conditions forms even at 45°F, is not as messy as “liming,” removes residual oils, and is biodegradable.

Container of Crete-Lease Break-In aluminum form conditioner

Crete-Lease 727 Release Agent

Crete-Lease 727 is a mineral based release agent that has been used for more than 25 years. It applies at low and high ambient temperatures and it exceeds all state and federal VOC regulations.

Basic use: Crete-Lease 727 permits easy stain-free removal of forms, form liners, pallets, etc. from hardened concrete. It:

  • Cuts form clean-up time up to 70% when properly applied.
  • Can reduce bug holes on concrete surfaces.
  • Does not interfere with adhesion of caulk, architectural coatings, paint, sealers, and curing compounds on cured concrete surfaces when properly applied.
  • Works superbly on aluminum forms.
  • Can be applied in sub-freezing or very hot temperatures.
  • Reduces incidences of skin rash to an absolute minimum.
  • Can produce both high visual impact (CCS 2) and typical concrete surfaces (CCS 3, CCS 4, CCS 5).
  • Even when applying 10 times more than required:
    • No staining when cured at ambient temp.
    • Concrete surfaces are not “killed”.
    • Does not cause efflorescence.
55 gallon drum of Crete-Lease 727 release agent5 gallon pail of Crete-Lease 727 release agent

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