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| Pond & Waterfall Design/Installation DPANDASSOCIATES will design a pond and waterfall feature customized for your property. Water features divide themselves into decorative projects or water gardens. The distinction is that a water garden contains life, while a decorative feature (including most waterfalls) does not. This choice is your first major decision and needs to be made before you start considering how to build your water feature. Each type has its own characteristics that must be considered: Decorative Features Water Gardens Formal or informal in shape Typically freeform in shape Suitable pool depth to cover pump Suitable depth not to freeze or overheat May use an automatic water fill Sensitive to evaporation Use any nozzle that works with pool size & shape Nozzles avoided in small ponds May use bleach or non-foaming algaecide Limited chemicals (use plants!) A pump intake screen may be sufficient Potentially elaborate mech./bio filters Example #1: Q: "Can I put that neat looking nozzle in my fish pond?" A: A fine droplet spray nozzle would be fine in a decorative fountain, but in a water garden it will: 1. Plug with fish waste; 2. Increase evaporation, leading to greater concentration of dissolved solids and potential nitrate toxicity; 3. Disrupt the growth and blooming of aquatic plants. Example #2: Q: "Can I throw a few goldfish in the fountain for the kids?" A: Well, this means: 1. You can't use bleach or algaecide anymore; 2. Your pump intake screen won't cut it as a filter; 3. Your fountain may be small, above grade or too shallow to let the fish winter or endure summer heat; 4. The site may suffer from storm runoff, inadequate sunlight for plants, or ease of doing things like cleaning and partial drain/fills. Site Planning and Pool Material After selecting the type of project, consider the site location, and construction materials. A pool under a tree may seem picturesque, but will fill with leaves during the fall, and if built out of flexible liner may get punctured by roots. Here is our humble experience with different pool materials: Materials PVC Liner Rubber Liner Concrete ABS Preform Poly Preform Fiberglass Preform Cost (cheap) Good Fair Good Good Fair Ease of Installation Fair Good Fair Fair Fair Very Good Ease of Repair Poor Good Fair Poor Poor Good Initial Appearance Fair Needs skill Needs skill Fair (sags) Fair (sags) Good Fittings/ penetrations Poor Fair One Chance Fair Fair Excellent Reliability (general) Fair Good Good Fair Good Excellent Reliability (winter) Poor Excellent (cracks) (brittle) Very Good Very Good Overall Results Poor Good Fair Fair Good Very Good Your pool should have a raised edge to avoid storm runoff that can run into the pool. This is very important with water gardens where the fish can be killed by insecticides or other chemicals. Winterization should be planned for in advance of freezing conditions. Your site will need a source of electricity for its pump. Submersible equipment must have Ground Fault Circuit Interruption (GFCI) protection, as well as have its other aspects of installation conform to Article 680 of the National Electric Code. Our staff holds the "Master of Ponds" certificate from The National Pond Society in water feature design. Pond design software for water gardens and water features Pool Waterfalls Waterfalls See more Pond and Waterfall photos contact a designer today. Great for relaxing We use Aquascape Designs Professional Pond Systems for all our ponds and waterfalls. Aquascape Designs, INC With DPANDASSOCIATES exclusive Hardscape Imaging Software, We can show you what various styles, colors and patterns will look like on your patio, walkway or driveway. House Or even What Pools Waterfall or Stone Will Look Before the work starts |
| With DPANDASSOCIATES exclusive Hardscape Imaging Software, We can show you what various styles, colors and patterns will look like on your patio, walkway or driveway. House Or even What Pools Waterfall or Stone Will Look Before the work starts The DPANDASSOCIATES Imaging allows you to take a digital image or scanned photo and import it into the software where you are able to design with DPANDASSOCIATES products. The whole idea is so you can see what the project will look like when completed before you buy it. The software has user friendly features, designed to make the option of changing patterns and colors, within seconds, by a simple click of the mouse. The software can design , , Garden borders, Columns, , ,and . Additionally, the DPANDASSOCIATES Imaging software gives you the ability to incorporate circles into the design and offers libraries of Landscape plantings, grasses, fences & to accentuate the design and perspective. * Not available to the public so please don't ask this software is for our designers only, Thank you Dale c PFEIL jr * | Home | Design | Promotions Supply | Customer Service Summer Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 Mon. - Sat. Closed Sunday 2221 Ashe Rd., York SC 29745 office (803) 684-9802 mobile (803) 242-6522 Fax : need dale ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂé About Us 2005 DPANDASSOCIATES . All rights reserved. Copying any portion of this website is strictly prohibited. Last modified: February 10, 2005 EMAIL=Dale@dpandassociates.net Copyright |
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