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What is the hardscaping around the pool, and the pebbly hardscaping?

8 years ago

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Bedrock Remodeling & Building Inc
8 years ago
Its hard to see but it looks like gray cement and exposed aggregate with small size pebbles

the loos pebbles are also small size with earthy colors

it could be found in defiant colors

thank you
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