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THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS
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| May 16, 2018 www.watershapes.com |
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Pop Goes the Pool
This wasn’t one of those cases where a popped pool could be coaxed back into place. Instead, Shane LeBlanchad to remove not just one, buttwoold shells — and set up a new system while easing any fears city officials might have had about their watershape ever moving again. [more]
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Nature’s Ways
When a pond’s fish shift to spawning mode, all sorts of things start happening in a hurry — in turn whipping new pond owners into a frenzy right alongside their fish. At these times, Mike Gannoncounsels restraint and helps novices recognize and follow what’s happening. [more] |
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TRAVELOGUE
A recent trip to California’s Central Coast gave Jim McCloskeythe opportunity to spend time with a fountain that’s the key to appreciating an entire resort property. It’s well worth a visit the next time you’re in Paso Robles to savor the region’s blossoming wine culture. [more]
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ESSENTIAL
In the course of expanding the boundaries of what he calls ‘themed construction,’David Longhas worked with lots of people who crave the truly special, from commercial clients to homeowners. While his main focus is on artificial rock structures and water, he and the talented artists who participate in his Idaho-based company are all about delivering the entire package — complete, expressive environments marked by a wonderful authenticity.
This article, originally published inWaterShapesin November 2007, has been digitized for all readers. Clickhereto see the full text and enlarge the images to study them in detail.
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TECHNICAL BRIEFING
Water Gone Wild
Among all the problems he’s observed as an expert witness,Scott Cohenis particularly aware of what can go wrong when water starts moving where it’s not wanted. Often it’s a cosmetic issue; sometimes, however, serious damage can result — and can be costly to address. [more]
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 WATERSHAPES WORLD
Renovation Time
The start of a new swim season has confronted Jim McCloskeywith the full extent of the deterioration of his beloved backyard pool. It’s time, he writes, to dig in, explore the possibilities and get moving with a long-delayed campaign to get things back in shape. [more]
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WE BROWSE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO . . .
Gowiththe Flow Dept.: Closing a spa cover proves an impossible dream for a plucky but hapless woman.
There’s nothing like a breeze to complicate simple tasks.
Gowithoutthe Flow Dept.:Walden Pond researchers ask visitors to refrain from acting natural in the water. [more]
Pee is the culprit behind the damage to Thoreau’s retreat.
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WATERSHAPES CLASSIC
While every landscape professional hopes for big projects, clients’ yards tend to be small — a fact, Stephanie Rosenoted back in May 2003, that calls for more advanced skills and even greater creativity. [more]
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Intermatic Introduces Electronic Valve Actuator
Intermatic(Spring Grove, IL) has launched the ReadySet Electronic Valve Actuator for use in pool and spa applications. Designed to speed installations, the device mounts to most common two- and three-way diverter valves and allows for establishing valve-position set points without unscrewing the actuator casing. For details, clickhere.
Anoma Stone Releases Stone Pool Grates
Anoma Stone(Noida, India) has introduced Ripple Pool Gratings. Designed with a two-inch thickness that ensures structural integrity but also lightweight enough for easy removal for routine servicing, the marble panels come in two sizes — 30 by 30 inches and 30 by 72 inches — and feature rippling forms that mirror the water’s undulations. For details, click here.
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WPN UPDATE
Collective
Persuasion
Those of you who design and build pools, spas, fountains, ponds, streams, waterfalls and other forms of contained, controlled water have an amazing ability to produce works of great beauty. But you also face real challenges when it comes to conveying messages about your skills and talents to consumers and prospective clients who might be interested in having you help them make water part of their daily lives.
That’s where the WaterShapes Professional Networkcan help: We’vebuilt a web presence in which dozens of designers and builders of watershapes of all types participate as an Internet colossus — a grouped entity large and interconnected enough that the search engines have to treat it with respect. So if it’s a strong (or even just a stronger) web presence you’re after, please do take a look and get involved.
TheNetworkis working just the way we’d hoped: Time toclickaboard?
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