Waterproofing Planters Beside a Pool

1. The empty planter

With the soil out, the old dark waterproofingWaterproofingThe work and materials that stop water getting through on flat roofs, balconies, bathrooms, basements, planters and tanks. on the floor came into view, worn and patchy.

2. Removing the old layer

The old layer is stripped out, so the new one goes onto a sound base rather than something already coming loose.

3. Preparation

The floor is cleaned and evened out, along with the corner where it meets the sides.

4. The long planter

The long planter beside the house wall is emptied and cleaned the same way.

5. The new coating

The waterproof coatingElastomeric waterproof coatingA thick, rubbery waterproof paint for flat roofs, parapets and roofs. It stretches without cracking as the building expands and bridges hairline cracks. covers the floor and runs up the sides, so watering doesn't soak into the walls.

6. Around the manhole

A manholeInspection pitA small chamber in the ground with a cover, where drain or rainwater pipes meet and can be checked and cleared. inside the planter is covered on every side too.

7. The drainage holes

The drainage holes are left open, so water runs away instead of sitting in the soil.

8. The result

The planters are ready to be filled with soil and planted again.