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Abatron Offers Slip-Resistant Coating
Abatron (Kenosha, WI) produces Tread Spread, an easy-to-apply epoxy coating that meets OSHA and ADA…
Subtracting a Deck
Lots of pools built in the 1960s and '70s and even through the '80s were surrounded by ribbons of concrete decking of uniform width, all the way around.  Frequently, those decks were too narrow to make them of much use for more than walking around the pool:  lounge chairs are too long to be set up facing the water, and a poolside table and chairs cover far too much ground to be included. The solution that runs through the heads of lots of homeowners is simply to
Natural Revision
This is a story about turning an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. It starts with a couple who had recently purchased their ideal home - one with room for them, for horses and for serenely rustic outdoor living.  But the reality as they found it was somewhat different:  The entry from the street was boring, the house was bland, the backyard space was disorganized and the
2016/11.2, November 16 — Rustic Remake, Easement Squeeze, Ancient Inspiration and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS November 16, 2016 www.watershapes.com FEATURE ARTICLE…
Atlantic Water Gardens Introduces Hardscape Lighting
Atlantic Water Gardens (Mantua, OH) has added hardscape lighting to its Sol line of outdoor…
2015/3.2, March 18 — Water Gone Rogue, Hidden Controls, Improving a Great View and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS March 18, 2015 www.watershapes.com LESSONS LEARNED…
2014/8.2, August 20 — Hilltop Rescue, Deck-Jet Dynamics, Stream Prep and more
THE ESSENTIAL E-NEWSLETTER FOR WATERSHAPE DESIGNERS, ENGINEERS AND BUILDERS August 20, 2014 www.watershapes.com PROJECT PROFILE…
Grand Effects Introduces Fire Candeleres
Grand Effects (Irvine, CA) has announced the availability of Fire Candeleres for residential and commercial…
Solaris Offers Solar Heating for Swimming Pool Water
Solaris Pools (Northport, NY) has introduced a solar heating system for swimming pools. Designed to…
#4: Mastic Joints
It’s a case of familiarity breeding neglect:  Pool and deck contractors work with so much mastic through the years that it’s easy for them to take this wonderful material for granted.  And that’s a shame, because I’ve run into plenty of clients who are plainly interested in learning what function these rubbery joints serve and why they’re a necessary part of the package. The video linked below offers an