Fairfield or
Chester SC Water features are often included in
landscape designs because of the unique sights
and sounds that they bring to both exterior and
interior living spaces. Many people
find a moment of peace as they listen to water
splashing in a fountain and gurgling over rocks
as it runs down to a waiting pond. The use of
Fairfield or Chester SC ponds, aquatic plants,
fish and water features in landscapes is
sometimes called water gardening. There is a
wealth of information available about Fairfield
or Chester SC water gardens, ponds and
waterfalls because aquatic gardens have been
used in landscapes for thousands of years. From
ancient Egypt to the neighbor next door, people
have been enjoying the musical sounds of
waterfalls and the slow but deliberate movement
of fish in ponds since the beginning of
civilization.
If you want a Fairfield or Chester SC
pond built with a soothing waterfall and stream,
beautiful plants, fish and Koi we can custom
create this for less than you think.
Our water gardens, ponds and other water
features are custom designed to interact with
our clients architectural settings. The beauty
of stones and the sound of water flowing will
create an atmosphere of healing for any
environment.
A raised edge
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.
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 |
Divide
themselves
Fairfield or Chester
SC Water features divide themselves into
decorative projects or water gardens. The
distinction is that a Fairfield or Chester
SC 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 Charlotte water
feature.
Each type has
its own characteristics that must be considered:
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