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Control technology for swimming pools has come a long way since the days of the mechanical timeclock. From the simple on/off function of yesteryear, to the sophisticated multi-faceted automated control of today, manufacturers continue to push the envelope of functionality and integration.
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Few structures in American history embody the scale of ambition, engineering prowess, and transformative impact as Hoover Dam. Rising from Black Canyon on the Colorado River, southeast of Las Vegas, its massive concrete arc, once the tallest and heaviest dam in the world, stands as both a monumental physical achievement and a symbol of the nation's ability to turn bold ideas into lasting progress.
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Preventing voids, or "shadows" during the shotcrete application process is crucial, says Dave Peterson, and it's particularly tricky in designs with steel close together. In those cases, he says, use this detail.
Installing structural steel in a swimming pool means negotiating a variety of fittings, contours, corners…
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This time, Dave Peterson shares a simple, reliable way to extend stone veneer from the deck surface all the way down into the pool's interior. It's a great way, he suggests, to create a transition from dry to wet surfaces that is durable, graceful -- and visually seamless.
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