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Resort-Style Pool Area

Lounge chairs fill several niches in this resort-style patio, providing a place for many guests to relax. A raised wading pool sits on one side of the pool and houses two chairs immersed in the water for an island getaway feel. The loggia area features a dining area for eight, as well as a large outdoor living area that surrounds an oversized limestone fireplace complete with a flat-panel TV. The glass tile in the pool interior reflects the water, while the LED lighting allows the homeowner to create different moods in the courtyard by altering the color of the light. Design by Turner Boaz Architects and Archiverde Landscape Architects; Builder: Pool Environments

Chaise lounges invite guests to soak up the ocean view, or to take a quick dip in the nearby infinity pool. Design by Barry Dixon

Beating the Florida heat at HGTV Smart Home 2013 is a breeze. One of the home's defining features is its stunning outdoor swimming pool which features a jet propulsion system with a water treadmill, a murmuring fountain and color-changing lights for a beautiful nighttime experience.

A retaining wall houses this Tuscan-style pool area without obstructing the beautiful landscape view. Travertine tile complements the warm, rustic tone of the house and is cool to the touch during hot summer months. A round pavilion off the pool area provides a place to relax in the shade, and crepe myrtles and other lush plants add visual appeal. Design by Liquidscapes

More than just a stunning water feature, this narrow plunge pool and deck at HGTV Dream Home 2013 offers a private place to swim, sunbathe and relax with views of the South Carolina marshes.

A vibrant red fireplace is the focal point of this colorful, contemporary backyard. The red and charcoal stucco fireplace features a mantel veneered in a gray stacked stone pattern for a dimensional look. The water features give the illusion that water is flowing into the pool from the upper deck, and the pool wall is made with four different tiles to add texture to the space. Design by Randy Angell

Vibrant orange patio chairs bring a splash of color to this neutral Italian-style backyard. Lounge chairs are dispersed throughout the large patio to create a resort-style feel. A dominant water feature at one end of the pool makes a bold statement. Design by Thom Oppelt

This luxurious pool area includes a poolhouse, which provides a place to store all the pool equipment and to grab a cool refreshment. A separate spa area is just off the pool and brings an architectural appeal to the space. Design by Liquidscapes

This modern stone home takes outdoor living to a whole new level with a sleek lap pool, spacious living area and fireplace. Design by Ilija Karlusic

Wood latias offer shade and architectural interest to this shallow, weaving kids' pool. Giant Euphorbias surround the pool deck for a touch of added color and interest. Design by Jamie Durie

With an outdoor kitchen and cabana, this enclosed poolside patio is the perfect place to entertain guests. Design by Maria Toczylowski

The large wading pool with an infinity edge is the show-stopping feature of this luxurious backyard. Design by Jamie Durie

This classic desert home features a brick patio and white plaster pool for the perfect place to cool off all year round. Design by Jamie Herzlinger

This backyard oasis designed by Jamie Durie is made up of several materials, such as timber, sandstone and copper accents, which create a serene environment. The poolside towers provide privacy and feature a front-face glass that houses cascading water for an effect you'd normally only see at a high-end resort.

For a true at-home getaway, designer Lori Dennis created the ultimate outdoor living space. With views of the Pacific Ocean and Hollywood Hills, this infinity edge pool and hot tub feel like they're anywhere but in the city.

Designer Lori Carroll created a beautiful and relaxing outdoor living space with natural stone surrounded by lush landscaping. The pool area is equipped with plenty of seating options, making it the perfect place for both relaxing and entertaining.

Incorporate an outdoor living room into your yard for a relaxing place to unwind. The dark wood pergola complements the light wood outdoor furniture, while the splash of cobalt blue from the dining table brings life to the space. Photo courtesy of Viceroy Hotels and Resorts

This rectangular pool is suited for active swimmers and those who just want to relax. The space features swim up seating and water platforms for sunbathing, all surrounded by a living privacy wall. Design by Jorge Ulibarri

Lush plants create a natural privacy wall in this backyard. Concrete pavers lead from the wooden patio area to the other side of the pool, and a large fire pit and up lighting create a serene ambiance. Design by Randy Angell

Landscape designer Jamie Durie installed this corner trellis to take advantage of every inch of space. The curved deck sits right at the edge of the pool, and floating benches allow for entertaining a large crowd. A planter box trailing across the fence blocks the harsh sun yet still catches the light. Ocean-colored pots tie in the color of the pool, and white poufs serve double duty as ottomans and pool toys.

Designer Velvet Hammerschmidt converted this large backyard into four areas for entertaining, including a place for lounging by the pool. She added Paola and Richard Schulz furniture to provide an area for eating around the pool. A spacious balcony gives a view of the entire backyard, while sliding glass doors allow for views of the pool from indoors.

This elaborate pool setup looks like a water park, but it's actually a backyard. The 45-foot pool slide adds a fun element to the yard for both kids and adults. The archways and stone and stucco elements bring visual appeal, while a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen make the space great for entertaining guests. Design by Scott Cohen

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Our Company has the experience needed to fulfill any garage planrequest including 2 & 3 Car Garages, adding an Apartment above an existing structure and more.

Garages come in all shapes and sizes and they can be an attached garage, attached with double doors, detached garage, or have a breezeway. Even if you already have a garage, Roberts Brothers can help you renovate it to a better space.

Roberts Brothers Construction wants to help you build a Garage Additionthat wont break the bank. With a little help in planning & development from usyoull get from a Custom Garage Addition without adding too much to the price tag.

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Roof Structure: Roberts Brothers Construction knows that most Garage Addition Roofs are held up by standard trusses. These are veryeconomical ranging from $88 each in a length that spans a two-car garage but a downfall is theirdesign blocks the storage space youd otherwise have in the attic. For just $25 more per truss, you can switch to storage trusses, which are open in the middle. Or, for an additional upgrade you can get attic trusses, which allow for a boxed-in upstairs thats easy to outfit with shelves or even use as a bonus room.

Garage Doors: Some Garage Addition Plansprovide for only the main car door and, with Attached Garages, a door into the house. Roberts Brothers Construction can help put in a standard door to your yard as well, so you can retrieve a rake without opening the overhead door.

Garage Windows: In our Garage Additions & Installation process we like to include windows, which make the exterior more appealing and bring in natural light. Thats something youll appreciate, especially if youre planning to use part of the garage as a workshop.

Garage Floor Space: Depending on the room, we recommend building the garage wide enough to allow 4 or 5 feet of space between the car and the walls, which gives you clearance to open the doors plus plenty of easily accessed storage. Adding 2 feet to the width significantly increases usable space but may not add dramatically to the cost.

Workspace: With our experience & design team, we can help you create a Small Home Workshopon the back wall with a simple 2-foot-deep countertop (standard kitchen depth), that can make a good workbench. To help with cost we recommend using used kitchen cabinets that you can find on popular online listing sites like Craigslist, LetGo or Wallapop. For even more simplicity you can use the space below for boxes or bins on rollers.

Power and Lighting: When building a new Garage Addition, electricity is vital. If we are building a Detached Garage Addition, we will more than likely add a100-amp breaker on the houses main panel, a trench to carry conduit to the garage, and a new sub-panel there. We will also need circuits for outlets, interior and exterior lights, and an automatic door opener. If you are wanting motion or daylight sensors for outside lights, we can help with those as well. Our team of Licensed Master Electricians can help with the necessary permits & installation of the complete Electrical System needed to ensure a proper functioning Electrical System.

Walls and Floors:Roberts Brothers Construction knows a thing or two about meeting code. When it comes to building an Attached Garage Addition, we will need to install 5/8 inch thick drywall on the wall shared to the house and add a Fire Rated Door to meet Fire Code. Installing drywall in the rest of the garage is optional but something we highly recommend.

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We are currently utilizing two Topcon Total Stations, Trimble GPS, Trimble Spectra Precision Laser, Leica Disto, Sonar, Humboldt Penetrometer, one soil boring and two types of soil extraction equipment, perform bearing capacity analysis, stability evaluation and sheet pile bending calculations in order to guarantee that our installation will not fail years later die to some pre-existing conditions.

Clients of our department are mostly savvy and experienced property managers, who know how expensive and dangerous it may be to hire a contractor without consulting an engineer.

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Another engineer proposed remedy from seepage and washouts by utilizing backfill and drainage on each lot. In addition Geotube had to protect the shoreline from wave action.

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Using Eco-filter Tube brand which is specifically engineered for required tensile strength with proper geometry and placement - allowed our firm to cut the costs and save for the owner $80,000 on this particular project.

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