Design 1
since 1999
Area Drains
Area drains are 4" pvc pipe connected to a drain that allows water to flow from the decking out to the street or yard.
Backwash
A Backwash line is used to backwash your DE or Sand filter. It is connected to the filter used to evacuate the dirty water.
Booster Pump
A Booster pump provides a separate pump should you want more water flow to your spa or for a water feature. If you build a spa with your pool and want to use your water feature at the same time, you will need a booster pump.
Check Valve
Check valves are mechanical valves that permit liquids to flow in only one direction, preventing process flow from reversing.
Coping
Coping is the material used on the top of the gunite shell. Usually 1' in width, it can be flagstone, brick, travertine and other materials.
Deck-O Drains
Deck-O Drains are a slotted drain installed to allow water to traverse out the ends of its length.
Expansion Joints
These are the plastic joints installed in concrete to help provide a controlled breaking point should the soil shift and the concrete crack.
Filters
Swimming Pool filters are defined by the medium inside the filter tank that provides filtration and there are three types - sand, cartridge and D.E. (diatomaceous earth). Click on each of them to go to our manufacturer's web page.
Firepits
We build both gas and wood burning firepits. Remember, a permanent firepit can't be used should you want that space in the future for patio furniture or entertaining.
Flagstone
Flagstone is a natural rock with variations of colors and streaks. No rock is alike and flaking can occur.
Gunite
A mixture of cement, sand, and water applied through a pressure hose, producing a dense hard layer of concrete used in building
Lateral
Inlaid in Decking
Laterals are the material inlaid in the decking to soften the appearance of one solid color or material.
Ledgerstone
Ledgerstone is a faux stone made to look like stacked flagstone. We use it on raised walls, facing of spas and other areas.
Mossrock
Mossrock is a natural rock used in waterfalls and landscaping. Moss rock waterfalls can be used to create an elegant, natural appearance
Perimeter
Perimeter is the distance around a shape. Notice in the example below, the perimeter is measuring the waterline of the pool and it is 81'9".
Pea Gravel
Pea Gravel is a type of poured concrete decking with a pebble finish.
PebbleTechnology
PebbleTec offers one of the world's most trusted pool finishes, as well as an unwavering dedication to product quality, consistency, durability and customer service. In addition to their finishes, they create exquisite Lightstreams Glass Tile, artisan Fire & Water features and much more.
Pool Main Drains
The pool main drains, are the two drains at the bottom of the pool used for circulation. They are sometimes confused as a way to drain your pool.
Pool Pump
A pump powered by an electric motor creates the hydraulic flow and pressure needed to circulate water through a pool or spa's plumbing system and related equipment. Visit our manufacturer's website to learn more about pumps available. (CLICK HERE)
Raised Bond Beam
A raised bond beam is a part of the pool wall that is raised. Many examples are shown below.
Return Lines
Pool returns are the fittings in your pool wall that return the filtered water back to your pool.
Pool Returns
Scuppers
Scuppers are a man made water feature that is a sheet type waterfall.
Skimmer
A Skimmer is the opening in the top edge of the pool wall that has the "weir", where the leaves float in and get caught in the basket. There is a lid covering it on the decking.
Spray Deck
SprayDeck is a coating applied to either existing concrete or new concrete.
Stacked Flagstone Spillway
We create a spillway for your spa, stacking the flagstone for a beautiful look.
Table in Pool
A Table in the pool is a great place to sit around and relax. Two things to keep in mind; 1) the bench is 18" below the table so it won't be like sitting at your dining room table, 2) the base of the table is easy for your pool cleaner's hose to get caught around so the best way to handle that is to cut the hose short and manually clean the side of the pool the table is on.
Tanning Ledge
A tanning ledge is a surface with a depth of 6" of water and can be used as your first step into your pool. We can also make them deeper.
Weeping Wall
A weeping wall is a shorter wall built with mossrock made to look like water is coming in between the rocks in a few places at a slow pace.
Wet Edge Technologies
Wet Edge Technologies is a company that produces pool finishes from stone sourced all over the world, giving pool builders the ability to customize the color of a pool’s water.