Category Archives: Construction

Renovation Update

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Tim Long

I thought I would updated you on our current renovation project. The final part of the project will be to install a water feature using copper scuppers, but for now the work is a bit mundane and technical. Not very exciting, … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, General Thoughts, Uncategorized, Water-Features | Leave a comment

Copper Scuppers – A Renovation Project

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Tim Long

We started this year with a renovation project. It’s a good way to begin a year, taking something old, updating it, while also creating something more useful and aesthetically pleasing to the client. My before shot is not very good. The pool … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, General Thoughts, Pools, Uncategorized, Water-Features | Leave a comment

Construction School – Genesis 3 Design Group

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Tim Long

By Tim Long In this industry populated by people, who have learned their craft by the seat of their pants, or from others who did the same, it is nice to know there is a place where quality workmanship and … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, General Thoughts, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Shooting the Pool

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Tim Long

By Tim Long In our previous articles we discussed the design and layout of the pool, its excavation and steel reinforcements as well as the initial plumbing and electrical work. All of this work has been leading up to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Initial Pool Plumbing & Electrical Work

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Tim Long

By Tim Long In our previous articles on pool construction we have discussed design, required city permits, excavation and steel reinforcement. We are almost ready for shooting the pool shell. However we most consider that some tasks required in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Pool Safety, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Diagonal Tile

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Tim Long

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 →

Posted in Construction, Design, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Where Materials Meet

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Tim Long

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 →

Posted in Construction, Design, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Traveling Decks

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Tim Long

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 →

Posted in Construction, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Steel Reinforcement, It’s the Pool’s Skeleton!

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Tim Long

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 →

Posted in Construction, Design, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Disguising Details

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Tim Long

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 →

Posted in Construction, Design, Pools, Spas | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment