🏊‍♀️ הכנות נדרשות לבריכה על הגג – לפני שמגשימים חלום

A rooftop pool is an architectural statement.

But before aesthetics and the landscape – there is infrastructure, engineering, and precise planning. If you are in the planning stages or before casting a skeleton, this is the post you must save.

Load calculations – a critical step

A pool full of water weighs tons.

A structural engineer must calculate:

• Water load (1 cubic meter = ton)
• Construction and cladding weight
• Dynamic loads (people, traffic)
• Impact of vibrations and wind at altitude

Without correct calculation – there is no pool.

Multi-layered sealing

Rooftop pool = significant leakage potential. Plan for:

• Double sealing system
• Flood test before paving
• Emergency drains
• Precise gradients

Repairing a leak in a populated roof is very expensive and complex.

Engine room and maintenance accessibility

Don't leave this for last. Space is needed for:

• Pumps
• Filters
• Dedicated electrical panel
• Draining and rinsing

And a real approach to future care – we won’t “get by.”

Electrical and lighting infrastructure

A luxurious pool combines:

• Underwater LED lighting
• Water heating
• Smart control system
• Ambient ambient lighting

Everything requires early planning and routing of lines even at the skeleton stage.

Safety and Standards

Especially in Israel:

• Standard glass railings
• Fencing if there are children
• Anti-slip surfaces
• Standard overflow drains

Don't give up on a safety consultant.

Architectural connection to the house

A rooftop pool doesn't stand alone.

It is part of the composition.

• Line of sight from the living room