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    Custom water feature

    During the first COVID lockdown in 2020 we landscaped our yard, my wife was pregnant at the time so we weren’t really doing much. I’ve always loved water features, I find the sound very zen. So I found a space in my new backyard and decided I’d give building one a go. First step was drawing it up on sketch up and getting the wife’s approval, that went better than expected. Second I poured a reinforced pad and framed up the structure, I roughed in the plumbing after that. It’s sheathed in 3/4” OSB and covered in ship lap cedar. Reservoir is lined with pond liner. Powering the 3 spillways is a 3/4 hp pool pump (each spillway needs 1000 gph). I’m not sure why I didn’t post this, I absolutely love how it turned out, really adds the the backyard.
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    It really does add to the backyard! Excellent idea and execution! Well done, Sir!
    Ken

    So much to learn, so little time.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by justin byers View Post
    During the first COVID lockdown in 2020 we landscaped our yard, my wife was pregnant at the time so we weren’t really doing much. I’ve always loved water features, I find the sound very zen. So I found a space in my new backyard and decided I’d give building one a go. First step was drawing it up on sketch up and getting the wife’s approval, that went better than expected. Second I poured a reinforced pad and framed up the structure, I roughed in the plumbing after that. It’s sheathed in 3/4” OSB and covered in ship lap cedar. Reservoir is lined with pond liner. Powering the 3 spillways is a 3/4 hp pool pump (each spillway needs 1000 gph). I’m not sure why I didn’t post this, I absolutely love how it turned out, really adds the the backyard.
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    Nice. I'll be very careful that my wife doesn't see this...

    JKJ

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    Dog is chill with the water feature.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John K Jordan View Post
    Nice. I'll be very careful that my wife doesn't see this...JKJ
    I know what you mean I just had to quickly toggle the screen when my wife popped in to ask about dinner.

    Fabulous job on that. I can almost hear it via the pics.
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    Nicely done! I really like the clean lines.

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    The dog is a big fan. It’s amazing how much the water sounds affect the overall vibe, super calming.

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