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Geraldine Adams

11 years ago

Hi! I love this, but I have no idea what it is!
Is it water? Glass? Is this a light?

Mercer Island Swimming Pool Infill · More Info

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PRO
Banyon Tree Design Studio
11 years ago
Hello--These are recycled glass disks from Bedrock Glass in Seattle. They are mortar set into the existing concrete pool decking. Glad you like it!
Geraldine Adams thanked Banyon Tree Design Studio
mpartin
11 years ago
Beautiful! Are they laid on top of existing concrete or was this strip poured at same time as the pavers?
PRO
Banyon Tree Design Studio
11 years ago
The exposed aggregate concrete was there and we cut out a channel for this new feature. The contractor carefully mortared the new glass tiles in after we laid them all out.

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