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Interesting on the micro climates but with a range from coastal to mountain, I guess so! We are very excited for sure! And even about the drift towards conservation in thinking with development ... obviously not yet established or felt needed, but the word is out and information is there. The materials are becoming more mainstream, so there is hope! We were told that the materials compared well in pricing in Greenville area since there's a lot more use of them now. Here in the Charlottesville area of VA it's the same. More mainstream to think green. Consumers are becoming concerned about their air quality and health problems that come with it. The state of CT passed ruling to use only green cleaning products in all facilities: http://www.thenatureinus.com/2006/12/connecticut-to-use-only-safe-cleaning.html The public is getting informed about chemicals also: http://www.thenatureinus.com/2007/07/information-on-chemicals-in-household.html All I can say is: It's About TIME! :-) What always puzzled me is how development plans show all kinds of trees around buildings and phases, but when you look at the actual development they've all been plowed down. Market research shows houses sell for more if they have trees, yet builders rip them all out. Sometimes it doesn't make sense. But! We're on a garden forum, so sorry for ranting :-)

We just signed a contract for a fiberglass pool. The main reason is we found a pool that fit perfectly in our yard and it's cheaper, the warranty is good and according to other local installs we've seen - they look great! In all fairness though - if money were no object, I would have gotten gunite. You can free form the pool and make it any size you want.