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Seriously, what’s better than being able to cook and relax outdoors with your family and also host friends and house guests? Transforming your outdoor living space to something that feels like a resort is what we specialize at here at Solid Structures. Adding an outdoor kitchen to your outdoor living space not only adds value […]

Choosing the right material for your fence is an important decision that can impact your home’s curb appeal, security, and budget. Two of the most popular privacy fencing options for materials are vinyl and pressure-treated wooden fences, including pine and cedar types of wood. In this blog, we’ll compare the pros and cons of vinyl […]

If you’re lucky enough to have a saltwater swimming pool in Virginia Beach or Chesapeake, you know the joys of a low-maintenance pool system. However, even with the benefits of a saltwater system, you still need to balance your pool’s water chemistry to keep it sparkling clean and not cloudy. In this blog post, we’ll […]

When it comes to designing an outdoor patio, choosing the right type of material can be a difficult decision. We here at Solid Structures offer professional design services to help you make these decisions, can take you to completed jobs of each kind to show you in person, and also 3D model your dream project […]

When it comes to creating an outdoor living space, two popular options for hardscaping patio material are concrete slabs (to include plain poured concrete and also stamped concrete) and paver stones. Both options have their own unique benefits and drawbacks, and ultimately, the decision comes down to personal preference and budget. In this concrete vs […]

When it comes to building a wood deck, one of the most important decisions homeowners will make is choosing the material, the desired color, and features to incorporate into the overall design. There are two primary options: lumber and composite decking material. Both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages, and it’s important to […]

First, a little fun fact from the Solid Structures team here in Virginia Beach. Fiberglass swimming pools float. In fact, we’ve floated one to a client’s house because there was absolutely no easier way to get the fiberglass pool shell into the waterfront backyard. When all other pool builders said “no” we said “yes.” If you are […]

Solid Structures has been installing hardscaping, decking, and other landscaping features around pools since the company started. We’ve also worked with several landscaping partners who are extremely talented at what they do. Therefore, we can attest to the fact that many homeowners make the mistake of hiring a pool installation company with little to no thought from a […]

Are Pool Heaters Worth the Cost? Pool heaters do not fit everyone’s targeted pool budget, they increase home utility costs, and are most beneficial in specific climate zones. Therefore, they are not for everyone. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you are at least considering a swimming pool design with a heater at this […]

WHAT’S POOL AUTOMATION? Ahhhh, digital automation and sophisticated electronics listening to everything you say and tracking everywhere you go with “smart home” technology…so you might as well take advantage of it to control your swimming pool and assist with pool maintenance, right?! It’s definitely possible with a swimming pool automation system, luxuriously useful, and expandable […]