Concrete Pools (ICF)

At StrongForce, we don’t just build pools—we engineer luxury aquatic environments with structural precision and timeless design. Using ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms), we craft premium, high-efficiency concrete pools that outperform traditional builds in both form and function.

Whether you’re a homeowner building your dream backyard oasis or a developer adding luxury amenities to a property, our ICF pool system delivers unmatched durability, thermal efficiency, and architectural flexibility.

What Is an ICF Pool?

ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) is a construction method that uses interlocking, insulated foam blocks filled with reinforced concrete. These forms stay in place after the pour, providing:

• Exceptional strength and structural integrity
• Built-in insulation for reduced energy use
• Faster installation and greater design flexibility

When applied to pool construction, ICF creates a high-performance shell that’s stronger, warmer, and longer-lasting than traditional cinderblock or shotcrete options.

Why Choose an ICF Pool Over Traditional Concrete?

Superior Energy Efficiency
ICF pools retain heat far better than traditional concrete, reducing energy costs for heating—especially critical in the Toronto climate.

Incredible Strength
The steel-reinforced concrete core offers unmatched load-bearing strength, minimizing the risk of cracking, bulging, or shifting over time.

Smoother Installation Timeline
With ICF, forming and insulating happen in one step. This reduces total build time and allows finishing work to begin sooner.

Custom Shapes & Luxury Features
ICF's flexibility makes it easy to design curves, infinity edges, ledges, tanning shelves, built-in spas, and water features—all with seamless structural flow.

Long-Term Waterproofing & Durability
We use advanced waterproofing membranes and finishing techniques that outperform plaster and resist chemical damage from salt or chlorine systems.

Our Pool Construction Process

1. Design & Planning
   We work with architects, landscape designers, or directly with homeowners to finalize dimensions, features, elevation, and finishes.
2. Excavation & Base Work
   Our in-house crew handles precise excavation, drainage prep, and sub-base compaction to support your future pool shell.
3. ICF Wall Construction
   We assemble and brace ICF forms to your custom shape, install rebar, and pour high-strength concrete into the forms—forming a seamless insulated shell.
4. Plumbing, Electrical & Reinforcement
   All infrastructure is installed during the build stage, including embedded jets, lighting conduits, skimmers, and spa connections.
5. Finishing & Waterproofing
   We apply a multi-layer waterproofing system before tiling or plaster. Premium finishes include:

• Glass tile mosaics
• Pebble aggregate surfaces
• Polished plaster
• Custom coping and decking (stone, stamped concrete, or composite)

6. Startup & Handover
   We test all systems, balance water chemistry, and walk you through full pool operation and maintenance.

Ideal For:

High-End Residential Pools – Custom shapes, infinity edges, integrated spas
Luxury Developments – Condo rooftop pools, boutique hotel amenities
Year-Round Performance – Heated plunge pools or insulated lap pools for colder climates

Why Clients Choose StrongForce

Licensed Builder Expertise
We understand pools as part of larger structures—not isolated installs.

ICF Specialists
Not all contractors are trained in ICF systems. We’ve mastered it, from footings to finishing.

Luxury Finishing Touches
Our pools are finished like artwork—from the coping down to the final shimmer tile.

Integrated Project Execution
From design and dig to tile and fill—we own the process, so you only need one partner.

Let’s Build the Pool You’ve Always Imagined

Ready to create a pool that looks incredible, performs even better, and lasts for generations? StrongForce brings engineering precision to luxury pool construction.

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