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POOLS OF CHUKUM MERIDA
InARPR we are onecompany ofconstruction, in our branchwe build swimming pools in Chukum Mérida we are dedicated to helping individuals and companies, in la building and pool design in Chukum Mérida, we have projects of various dimensions under our belt, we always offer our clients the personalized attention they deserve. Learn about some of our work and contact us for more information.
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SWIMMING POOLS IN CHUKUM MERIDA:
WHY BUILD A POOL IN CHUKUM MERIDA?
have onechukum poolIt will increase the value of your property, in addition to lowering the maintenance costs of the pool since chukum is a type of paste of natural origin with high durability, laconstruction of chukum pools in MéridaIt is one of the most common remodeling, and one of the remodeling that generates the most capital gains. A house with a pool costs about $2,300,000 pesos on average, compared to $1,600,000 for those that do not have one. Thus, the price increases by around 40%.
HOW TO BUILD A POOL IN CHUKUM?
The pools are mainly made of concrete, which can be with concrete or shotcrete and tile lining or with reinforced concrete. There is also the option of choosing a micro-cement coating. Once this process and installation of hydraulic and electrical pipes, filling and drainage wells is finished, the Chukum finish is applied, which is a paste with a natural color. It is very versatile, durable, of quality and with almost zero maintenance, it is also a completely natural material. It is also used on walls, cocktail bars, bathrooms, kitchens for its great durability and protection against water.
APPROXIMATE PRICES
It is worth mentioning that the costs to buildChukum pools in Mérida they vary depending on several factors such as the equipment used, if it requires wells, technologies such as hydromassage, heating, materials and finishes in the pool. Concrete pools have many more design and material alternatives. They require as minimum equipment a pump, a filter and a chlorinator. This type of pool, already with the basic equipment, can be around $114,700 pesos, it can be less or more depending on its location and finishes.
Prices are average and approximate nationwide.
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SWIMMING POOLS IN MÉRIDA CHUKUM FINISH
CHUKUM FINISH
The Chukum is a material widely used in the pools of Mérida, it is a material of Mayan origins extracted from the endemic tree of the Yucatan Peninsula Chukum (Havardia albicans), it is characterized by having a thorny bark and a resin rich in tannins that gives it the red color similar to wine and has multiple properties for use in tanning, traditional medicine and currently in the construction of swimming pools in Mérida.
Chukum is a highly demanded material in construction, due to its great durability and low maintenance, this should be one of the characteristics to consider before purchasing a house or remodeling it, since this material is perfect for maintenance savings.
TYPES OF FINISHES
Due to the natural components of the material, it reduces installation and maintenance costs in swimming pools by 80% since it is not altered by the sun, scale or saltpetre.
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TUUNIC (STONE)
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NAAB (SAND)
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IÚUM KAAB (EARTH)
Maintenance
Like any apparent mortar surface, seeking to slightly reduce the amount of chemical products usually used for cleaning.
In the case of swimming pools, it is recommended to keep the water clean through the traditional system of chlorination in tablets once a week, PH control, algaecide and water softener.
WHAT IS THE WATER IN A POOL WITH CHUKUM LIKE?
The water of thepools in chukumIt is completely natural, that is, it does not have blue tones as generated by the Venetian blue mosaic or blue paint, the tone is crystalline, with a totally natural bluish crystalline color.
WHAT IS CHUKUM FOR SWIMMING POOLS?
The chukum is a natural coating, once the pool is built, the chukum will be applied as a final finish with a visually warm texture and waterproof qualities, the chukum can be used as a finish in swimming pools, such as walls, bathrooms, kitchens, spas, among others. .
HOW LONG DOES CHUKUM TAKE TO DRY?
From 24 to 48 hours, in Merida chukum pools, Jacuzzis and wet or humid places it is required to fill after 24 or 48 hours. Depending on the weather and drying. Maintain a fill of at least one week.
WHY DOES THE CHUKUM CRACK OR DETACH?
This can happen for different reasons:
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The surface does not have the proper 3-ply finish that the chukum needs
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A bad level of mixture of the Chukum
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Poor surface cleanliness
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do not moisten the application area for at least 20 minutes before applying the Chukum.
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Not having used the adhesive in the mix or not having put the adhesive on the surface prior to application.
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Apply moisture-repellent materials in the area prior to receiving chukum, which do not allow a union between new cements
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Apply the chukum paste on very wet or recently laid plaster. You have to wait at least 1 day after revoking to apply the Chukum.
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Apply chukum in areas that feel hollow, which warns that the patch was not placed correctly and is going to come off.
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Apply on fresh patches. This will leave very precise marks on the wall after the chukum application.
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Do not cure surfaces (except swimming pools) between the first 4 and 24 hours after application and it is highly recommended to continue moistening and gently polishing with the trowel for the next 4 days.
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Expose the applied surfaces to the sun without the curing treatment for at least 4 days.
HOW TO MAINTAIN THE POOLS OF CHUKUM?
In the case ofChukum pools in MeridaIt is recommended to keep the water clean through the traditional system of chlorination in tablets once a week, PH control, algaecide and water softener. Avoid using these chemicals (as well as acid) directly without diluting as it can burn, corrode or stain the finish. If this happens, you can try sanding the area to reduce the stain or else the finish would have to be removed and reapplied.
HOW MANY YEARS DOES THE CHUKUM LAST?
The chukum has great resistance, the durability of the chukum varies where it is applied, in case ofChukum pools in Merida, factors such as weather, sun, dust, rain among othersthe chukum has an average of 12 years of durability, with almost zero maintenance, which is the normal cleaning of the pool, some care measures must be taken such as not using chemicals or applying chlorine directly on the surface, using chlorine only as much as necessary and keeping it in a float since it could damage the chukum. In case of noticeable damage, the procedure is to heal the area and apply the chukum again.
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