Pools
Cellular foam concrete has a decades-long track record on large commercial retaining walls, road sub-bases, and large infrastructure projects. The same advantages that make it the engineer’s choice on those demanding projects — no compaction required, reduced lateral wall pressure, self-leveling placement — make it a game-changer for pool builders where solid support without voids are an absolute must and labor savings are equally important.
Richway equipment is already in the hands of contractors throughout North America doing exactly these large-scale applications with equipment producing up to 100 cubic yards an hour of cellular concrete. Now Richway is bringing that proven technology within reach of pool builders with the LV Series Cretefoamers, as low as 3 cu yds/hr continuous production rate.
Complete and labor saving support for sloped floor pools
If you’re still building pools the “old way,” you’re leaving both time and performance on the table. Cellular Foam Concrete (CFC) gives pool builders a faster, cleaner, and more controlled way to handle base preparation, void filling, and backfill—while delivering a higher-quality finished installation. Because CFC is self-leveling and self-compacting, it eliminates the guesswork, labor, and callbacks associated with hand-tamping, washouts, and settlement. It flows exactly where you need it—under shells, around plumbing, and into tight transitions—creating continuous, uniform support that traditional sand or gravel simply can’t match. Once cured, CFC behaves like a lightweight concrete structure with zero lateral pressure, protecting the shell while maintaining long-term stability. That means fewer voids, fewer shifts, and fewer problems down the road. On top of that, crews place it quickly with minimal labor, helping you stay on schedule and reduce installation costs without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re looking to streamline installs, reduce risk, or differentiate your builds, CFC is a practical upgrade that pays off immediately. Take a look at the “5 Ways to Use CFC in Pools,” download the full guide, or reach out directly—we’ll show you how to put it to work on your next project.
CFC is a lightweight concrete made by adding air to a Portland cement and water slurry. The air is added by using an detergent type foam to precisely control the density and other properties. It can be made to be very flowable to fill even the smallest void and be made either self-leveling or stiffer to stay where it is placed. It is always self compacting and when cured behaves like full density concrete, but at a lower density and strength.
