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Author Archives: Tim Long
Diagonal Tile
By Tim Long It should be noted that not everything must be the same. Sometimes even simplest changes, such as the direction of the tile can make all the difference in the world. Doing so may add visual interest by … Continue reading
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Money Saving Energy Efficient Pumps
By Tim Long Right now everybody is trying to save money, and who could blame them? Everyone wants to make their money last, as long as possible. One way to do that is to reduce your energy consumption. With today’s … Continue reading
The Color of Water
By Tim Long It has long been known we are effected by color. Our moods and emotions are altered by the application of the colors that surround us. For example artist, across a variety of media, have been using color to bring emotion to their … Continue reading
Simple Water Features
By Tim Long Not all water features need be massive rock waterfalls that relinquish a torrent of water and sound. Some of the nicest water features are small in size but powerful in effect. These smaller water features can stand … Continue reading
Where Materials Meet
By Tim Long In a recent renovation project, we had the opportunity to completely change the appearance of a pool by both the choice of our material, and by the attention to detail in its application. Originally the pool was surrounded … Continue reading
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Traveling Decks
By Tim Long It is amazing, if not mind boggling, that something as big and as heavy as a concrete deck can move. One would think that something of this sort, when constructed would stay put. However, decks can and do … Continue reading
Steel Reinforcement, It’s the Pool’s Skeleton!
By Tim Long Have you every wondered why concrete is such a great and versatile building material? Probably not! Neither have most people. Nevertheless, if you’re considering a pool or spa, you should understand a few things about this wonderful material. Why? Because … Continue reading
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Disguising Details
By Tim Long If you have just spent a large amount of money creating that perfect backyard experience, that last thing you should want is to notice the Details that should remain HIDDEN. You should see the beauty of the … Continue reading
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Access for All!
By Tim Long Any good design, must serve its function however that may be defined. Otherwise it is not fulfilling its purpose. I was recently retained by a client, to make a non-functioning space usable again. They had a social … Continue reading
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Excavation – The Big Dig!
By Tim Long After the building permits have been issued, the utilities located and re-routed if necessary, the next step is the excavation process. This is one of the most important stages of your pool’s construction. You must realize that … Continue reading