{"id":4218,"date":"2026-07-02T04:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T04:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foamitgroup.tempurl.host\/foamitfinland\/?post_type=application&#038;p=4218"},"modified":"2026-07-02T05:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T05:01:36","slug":"swimming-pools-and-spas","status":"publish","type":"application","link":"https:\/\/foamitgroup.fi\/en\/application\/swimming-pools-and-spas\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming Pools and Spas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Lightweight Backfill for Better Pool Installations&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Foamit foam glass provides a lightweight and well-drained backfill solution for swimming pools, hot tubs, and similar outdoor installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/foamitgroup.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Foamit-Pools-web-01.svg\" alt=\"Foamit foam glass as backfill for pools\" class=\"wp-image-2949\" style=\"width:1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foamit foam glass as backfill for pools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightweight Backfill for Pool Installations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Installing a swimming pool or spa requires stable support and reliable drainage around the structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional backfill materials can place unnecessary pressure on pool walls and may retain moisture around the installation. 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The material can be delivered in convenient bags for smaller projects or blown directly into place for larger installations, reducing manual handling and minimising disruption to gardens, lawns, and surrounding outdoor areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether used around swimming pools, spas, plunge pools, or other outdoor structures, Foamit foam glass provides a stable and well-drained backfill solution designed for long-term performance. 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