Form the wall
Nudura insulated forms are assembled and reinforced according to the project’s structural design.
A new Hipel Pools offering · Kitchener–Waterloo
ICF pools.
More beneath.
Discover ICF pools in Kitchener–Waterloo: a custom swimming pool built with Nudura insulated concrete forms, planned as part of a personal, complete Ontario backyard.
Family-owned pool and backyard specialists · Waterloo Region
Nudura project reference · Bracebridge, Ontario · Not a Hipel installation · View Nudura source
A different way to build
Strong walls.
Whole-yard thinking.
Some backyards call for a pool shaped around the property, not selected from a catalogue. Insulated concrete form construction offers another way to create that pool: reinforced concrete walls formed within permanent insulation, with the pool system and setting considered together.
Hipel is introducing this new service with Nudura forms. We have not yet completed an ICF pool installation. We can talk through the method, your site and the decisions a well-considered project will need.
Discuss your pool plans
01 / The structure
Insulation stays.
Concrete does the work.
Nudura ICF blocks form the wall cavity. Reinforcing steel and concrete create the structural wall; the insulating forms remain around it. The floor, wall connections and all pool details still need a coordinated design.
Two-sided ICF
Insulation remains on both sides of the concrete wall.
Pool side → outsideEPS
Reinforced
concrete
concrete
EPS
Nudura’s liner guidance includes a prepared parge coat before liner installation.
Coordinate the pool system
Concrete walls, floor connection, penetrations, groundwater and drainage all inform a complete pool design.
Specify a watertight finish
Foam is not a waterproof pool surface. Compatible substrates, waterproofing and finish details must work together.
Nudura pools and spas overview Read the manufacturer ICF pool guide
02 / The benefits
The benefits of
an ICF pool.
Two-sided insulation, reinforced concrete and design flexibility make ICF worth considering for a custom pool in Kitchener–Waterloo.
Insulation on both sides
Two-sided Nudura forms remain in place on the inside and outside of the concrete wall. This insulation helps limit heat transfer through the pool walls.
A reinforced concrete wall
A reinforced concrete core provides the pool’s structural wall. Wall thickness, reinforcement and connections are engineered for the specific pool, ground conditions and loads.
Room to shape the pool
Form construction can support custom rectangular or curved pools, with sizes and details developed around the property. Every idea remains subject to engineering, site conditions and finish compatibility.
03 / Shape, entry, finish
Designed for
your kind of summer.
Rectangles, curves and custom geometries can be explored with Nudura ICF construction, subject to engineering, the property and the selected finish system. Together we consider how you want to enter the water, move around it and use the rest of the yard.
These are planned finish choices—not finishes applied directly to foam. Each depends on a compatible, engineered substrate and waterproofing assembly, including at the floor, fittings and penetrations.
Explore whole-backyard design04 / A considered first conversation
Start with the
property, not a promise.
An ICF pool is a new Hipel service, so the process starts with honest scope-setting. We learn what you want, review the site and identify the design questions that need answers before a project can be priced or scheduled.
Your idea
Share where you are, the pool you picture, how you hope to use it and which parts of the backyard matter most.
The site
Access, ground conditions, property layout and surrounding landscape help establish what the site may support.
The system
Engineering, wall and floor design, waterproofing, finish compatibility, plumbing and equipment need a joined-up scope.
The next steps
Permits, inspections and weather affect planning. Budget and schedule depend on the confirmed design and project conditions.
05 / Good questions, straight answers
Before you
build.
ICF is a structural approach—not a shortcut around designing the pool as a complete, waterproof system.
Ask about an ICF poolWhat is an ICF swimming pool?
ICF stands for insulated concrete forms. Permanent insulating forms are assembled and reinforced, then filled with concrete to create the pool walls. The floor, wall connections, plumbing penetrations, waterproofing and interior finish must be designed as a complete pool system.
Which ICF forms does Hipel use?
Hipel uses two-sided Nudura insulated concrete forms. The wall system and structural details are designed for each project rather than treated as a universal kit.
Can an ICF pool have a liner, plaster or tile finish?
Hipel plans to offer vinyl liner, plaster and tile finish options. Suitability depends on the designed wall and floor assembly, compatible substrates and waterproofing, and detailing around fittings. ICF forms are not the finished watertight pool surface.
Do insulated pool walls reduce heating costs?
Continuous insulation can help limit heat transfer through the pool walls. Actual energy use also depends on the pool cover, evaporation, weather, water temperature and equipment. Wall insulation alone does not establish a guaranteed saving or eliminate the need for winterization.
Can Nudura forms be used for a custom pool shape?
Nudura describes ICF construction as suitable for rectangular layouts, curved walls and custom geometries. The buildable shape, dimensions, depth and features depend on structural design, the property and the selected finish system.
Where will Hipel offer ICF pool construction?
Hipel is based in Kitchener–Waterloo and discusses projects in Waterloo Region, Cambridge, Guelph and its surrounding service communities. Location, access and project scope are reviewed before confirming whether a property can be served.
What determines the cost and schedule of an ICF pool?
Design and engineering, pool dimensions, ground conditions, access, concrete work, waterproofing, interior finishes, equipment and the surrounding landscape affect both budget and schedule. Permits, inspections and weather also matter. Request a property-specific quote rather than relying on a generic price or installation timeline.
Hipel Pools · Family-owned in Kitchener–Waterloo
Your backyard,
thought all the way through.
Tell us what you have in mind for an ICF pool. We’ll start with the property, your priorities and the decisions required to shape a sound plan.
Request a quoteICF pool construction is a new Hipel offering; Hipel has not yet completed an ICF pool installation. Photographs on this page are Nudura manufacturer references, not Hipel projects. Buildability, finish compatibility, budget and timing are specific to design and site conditions.