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Tag Archives: Design
In Harmony: Making the Most of Your Setting
By Eric Herman (written for Luxury Pools Magazine) There was a time when swimming pools were relatively limited in terms of their aesthetic bandwidth. They were either kidney, rectangular, or lazy-L shaped, with white plaster, blue waterline tile, bullnose coping, … Continue reading
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
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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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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Tagged Construction, Decorative Concrete, Design, Patterned Concrete, Pool Decks, Pools, Spas
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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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City Permits & Utilities
By Tim Long After your pool has been designed, but before any construction begins, permits from the local authorities must be obtained. In most locations there will be some governing authority which oversees residential construction. The purpose of these authorities … Continue reading
It Begins With Design!
By Tim Long If you are interested in building a pool, spa or water-feature one of your first consideration should be its design, what size, shape, how it will look and feel in your backyard. This involves understanding the many … Continue reading