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TechShield Keeps Our Concept Home Cool; Lowers Energy Costs
During our hot South Texas summers, we need our homes to be energy efficient. At nearly 7,000 square feet, running the air conditioner in our San Antonio Living Concept Home could be outrageously expensive, especially in the summertime! Video Watch
Concept Home: Incorporating Natural Features into the Design
It’s time for another visit to Cordillera Ranch in Boerne, site of the 2006 San Antonio Living Concept Home. This year we’ve teamed up with Custom builder Ray Stadler to build a luxurious 2.5 million dollar home with amazing views of the ranch’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Texas Hill Country. Video Watch
San Antonio Living Concept Home: Cordillera Ranch
Cordillera Ranch is an 8,600-acre master planned residential community located north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country.
Coping
The lip around the top of the pool between the pool interior and the surface decking of the pool is referred to as coping. This is the area commonly known as the top rail, where you'll sit and dangle your feet or use it to get out of the pool.
Decking
Depending on the type of pool you choose to install, you may have a lot of decking or a little. Decking is the surface area surrounding the pool, filling the expansion joint to the coping.
Equipment
Owning a pool increases the need for additional equipment to properly maintain it. Whether you have an above ground or inground pool, you'll most likely have a skimmer, filter, and pump, which make up your filtration system.
Fountains
One of the many ways you can give your pool a unique appearance is to install a water feature such as a fountain. Fountains can function as attractive centerpieces, adding to the aesthetic appeal of your pool and surrounding areas.
Self-closing gates
One of the many responsibilities that comes with owning a pool or spa, is taking adequate steps to ensure that children are kept away from the water in the absence of adult supervision.
Solid and safety covers
Covering your pool can provide a number of advantages. A cover will not only promote solar heating and reduce the heat loss of your pool, but also decrease the time required to remove leaves and debris blown into the pool.
Total yard design
Positioning a pool isn't as easy as you might think. For the best results, several factors must be considered, including both the architecture and landscape of your home.
Water features
Through the ages water has always provided a calming influence. Water features to your pool can continue to add that relaxing quality. Any decorative water touch to your pool is considered a water feature.
Waterfalls
One of the best ways to improve the appearance of your pool is to add a decorative feature such as an automated waterfall. Today, there are many pre-fabricated units available that attach directly into your existing pool return line.





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