Almost any water feature built with the minimum essential components will have a nice look on the day of its commissioning. Yet, if poorly constructed without attention to possible maintenance concerns, it will quickly decline in appearance and functionality. Our designs are always based on trusted and tried design principles and components that are necessary to maintain the feature with enough ease to keep it working properly and looking good for years after the commissioning of the feature. The human attraction to water has been noted since the beginning of time. Some say that the time we spent from an embryo to birth, swimming in an amniotic sea, is the reason. Others believe the fact that our bodies are made up of over 70 percent water explains the attraction. It could be that we must have water to survive. Extensive studies reinforce what we believe: there are healing effects in the sight, sound, and presence of water. Whatever the reasons, humans are naturally attracted to water. As the pace of our lives makes it harder to spend time in nature, one of the best ways to allow people to interact with water is through fountains and water features. Nothing changes the ambiance of a space like the splashes and gurgles of water. Spaces which include water features can be calm and serene for reflection or meditation; dynamic and bursting with power and wonder; inviting interaction, fun and laughter; or awe inspiring musical extravaganzas. All create multi-sensory realms. When we are entrusted to design or construct a water feature, we take it seriously and passionately. Our goal is to exceed your expectations for water show, utilizing efficient and dependable equipment, factoring in ease of maintenance for the long term. Achieving these goals takes careful, well thought out applications and product selection. 1. The 45 degree rule Water will fall as far away from its source as the height it reaches when propelled into the air. This means the diameter of a fountain pool must be two times the height of the feature. This is done to contain the water in the pool. Smaller diameters will allow wind to propel the feature water outside the pool and onto visitors or hardscape. 2. Water splashes as far as it falls This means that the splash zone of falling water should be equal to how far it is allowed to fall. Not all of the falling water will splash this far, but overtime, areas outside the splash zone become saturated.