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05 Apr 2014

Sticky Post By WaterfallNow Posted in Artificial Rock Wall, Artificial Rock Waterfalls, Commercial Waterfall, Custom Rock Waterfalls, Indoor Waterfall Permalink

Artificial Rock Waterfalls: A Booming Trend

Sticky Post By WaterfallNow On April 5, 2014

Creating custom artificial rock waterfalls is the bread and butter of what we do at WaterfallNow. Sometime around 2005 we began experimenting with different ways to create water features for our landscaping clients. We found that most of our clients wanted to have a water feature in their yard but didn’t like the idea of having raccoons coming around. The cost of having to pay a landscaper for maintenance to keep it running was also a barrier.

So we found ourselves experimenting with different ways of creating water features. After more than 30 years of combined landscaping experience we decided to do the unthinkable and go full-time into the water features industry. We created koi ponds, made waterfalls, and many other things. While we loved what we did we had even more enjoyment creating the water features. We no longer make ponds because of the maintenance and focus entirely on hand-building artificial rock panels and assembling them to create artificial rock waterfalls.

Looks like $100,000 but we do it… For the price of a used car

WaterfallNow has worked on many landscaping projects over the years so we are pretty familiar with the game. We have however entered into a new arena where we still consider ourselves to be learning. Taking into account the experience creating waterfalls while still landscaping to present day where we specialize primarily on creating artificial rock waterfalls.

We hope to one day build the largest indoor artificial rock waterfall in BC using our hand-made artificial rock panels. We believe that our lightweight rock panels would make it possible where other materials are simply too heavy. Our special blend of unique ingredients makes the inner membrane strong like steel.

Our rock panels weigh between 40-70lbs each.

WaterfallNow has gained some experience building artificial rock waterfalls for commercial waterfall projects but not to the size we hoped for. We always have a huge demand for backyard waterfalls and we enjoyed making them for a time but we also got burnt out (hence the long extended vacation).

We want more exposure for what we do because we want more people to start seeing different possibilities for what they can do with their home & garden renovations. Advertising on TV, golf magazines, newspapers, and so forth was nice and we got a lot of requests but they were mostly residential. We really want to get into commercial projects so if anyone has some suggestions we would appreciate any tips you may have.

Chances are high that we will be at the BC Home + Garden Show, BUILDEX, and whatever other events come to mind with the hopes that we will meet an architect who also wants to create the largest indoor artificial rock waterfall in BC. I won’t say world because we’ve seen the artificial rock waterfalls in China, Korea, and India and they are absolutely massive!

WaterfallNow is actually a new company that was formed just this year. After our long break we decided to come back and really take this to the next level. The hope is to contribute in some way to some of the most spectacular designs across BC and get the media’s attention. We are not even 2 months old so we want to make sure that we are fully prepared before that moment. In the meantime we continue to offer outrageously low prices on all of our custom artificial rock waterfalls. When you compare the prices of our waterfalls to some of the tiny water features online that sometimes cost more than our waterfalls (insane) it becomes obvious that we need more exposure.

Back when we were landscaping our clients would always say they “wished they could afford one.” With that in mind we actually went out, figured out a way to make them more affordable while at the same time profitable as a business model, put our heads down, and went to work. The results were outstanding in our first year. So outstanding that we took a long vacation . Not the smartest idea but what did we know?

Anyone with a small amount of business knowledge could create a multi-million dollar business in this industry. There is no company at least in BC that builds artificial rock waterfalls both indoors and outdoors at the prices we offer ours at. That is something we take great pride in.

How would you feel if you had an artificial rock waterfall sitting at the entrance to your home? We want to give all of our clients the same opportunity. We don’t like to hear people say they “wish” they could afford a waterfall. WaterfallNow makes the dream of owning your own custom artificial rock waterfall a reality.

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31 Mar 2014

Sticky Post By WaterfallNow Posted in Artificial Rock Wall, indoor rock wall, Indoor Wall Water Fountains, Indoor Water Feature Design Ideas, Indoor Water Features, Indoor Water Wall Fountains, Indoor Waterfall Permalink

Indoor Wall Water Fountains [WaterfallNow]

Sticky Post By WaterfallNow On March 31, 2014

WaterfallNow creates custom designer indoor wall water fountains using artificial rock. They look better than real rocks and cannot be purchased online.

Any desired size or shape

WaterfallNow’s rock water features are all custom hand-made. In the past we employed concrete and other methods but were unsatisfied. We wanted to create rocks that look better than the real thing. We developed a technique utilizing fibreglass that offers our clients with much more custom options to choose from. As a result of the lightweight design we are able to manipulate each hand-made rock panel to assemble a rock water wall fountain that looks natural and grabs people’s attention. The only limits are the ones we place on our own creativity.

Going “all-out”

Our indoor wall water fountains are truly one of a kind. They require little to no maintenance due to their simplistic design. We try to keep things as simple as possible. Once in a while we have our clients demanding something top of the line because they want to go “all-out” with their water feature. These are the projects that we look forward to working on because they look the best. Unfortunately having lost our old website domain along with the disappearance of our former web designer who moved to another country – we no longer have any sample photos of projects that we’ve worked on.

Lots of experience

WaterfallNow has a lot of experience in this area having worked on countless projects. Yes, that old waterfall on 152 Street was something we created. It was one of the first few projects that we ever built. Interestingly someone phones us and asked if they could purchase it. We agreed and it now sits in another location. Part of the reasoning behind that move was because it is not the best location in terms of safety. Too many cars were not paying attention to the street light turning green because they were busy watching the waterfall!

Artificial rock water walls

We create rock water walls using our hand-made rock panels. These are often created on-site as most large waterfalls are. While our specialty is in creating these in people’s backyards we have more recently experienced a demand for indoor water wall fountains. We did some research online and indeed found nothing for clients who want something big or specific, with custom options, and doesn’t require as much space as say a concrete application. While small pre-made water fountains look nice, they don’t compare to something built full-blown, all-out, on-site.

Indoor wall water fountains

WaterfallNow now has experience creating indoor wall water fountains using our artificial rock panels. While we can use concrete and other applications we prefer fibreglass because it is lightweight, requires less space, is customizable, can be moved or upgraded from year to year, and should something go wrong with the plumbing – is easy to fix. We find that our clients really enjoy the relaxing sounds of running water in their homes. It creates a great atmosphere for our clients to rest and unwind, also helping them get a more restful sleep.

This is especially popular with our clients who work from home or are retired. They get to enjoy the benefits all the time and some can’t imagine not having it around. When we say customized we literally mean customized. You can set the water feature to go on or off with a remote control switch and even adjust the sound or pressure of the flow of water. Maybe you prefer mist/fog over water? We can do that for you as well.

Considering getting a water feature for your home or business?

A home just isn’t a home without the soothing sounds of running water. Ask any one that has ever owned an indoor water feature and they will tell you how much better they feel throughout the day.

For those that want something outdoors but don’t want the hassle of maintenance we offer outdoor water features that require minimal maintenance. Just add water to our pondless or hidden waterfall rock features and you are good to go. They operate in all 4 seasons and you won’t have to worry about cracking or spending thousands of dollars each year on maintenance – unless your yard has a lot of trees that shed leaves. In that case we can apply a screen to the top of the water source to keep the leaves from affecting the water pump.

We order our supplies outside of Canada so should you have a specific request simply let us know in advance and we will place a special order for you. Give WaterfallNow a call.

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18 Mar 2014

Sticky Post By WaterfallNow Posted in Commercial Waterfall, Fiberglass, indoor rock wall, Indoor Water Feature Design Ideas, Indoor Water Features, Indoor Water Wall Fountains, Indoor Waterfall, pool waterfalls, Rock Waterfall, Surrey With No Comments Permalink

Pool Waterfalls [WaterfallNow]

Sticky Post By WaterfallNow On March 18, 2014 With No Comments

WaterfallNow is experienced in creating all kinds of custom pool waterfalls. What was once a 2 man landscaping operation eventually saw a long transition to a niche market in custom waterfalls. The team grew a passion for creating man-made artificial rock water features and waterfalls for people throughout the Lower Mainland, BC.

Through many years of trial and error WaterfallNow finally settled on a technique that clients could afford, looked realistic, lasts indefinitely with no fear of cracking or maintenance, and was highly desired. WaterfallNow has created luxurious pool waterfalls for rock bottom prices while just starting out in the business. That learning process is something that ultimately benefits our new clients (friends).

Though the market was not as big as what was once very busy as commercial landscapers it has been picking up in pace. One of the things that we noticed was the importance of timing. Over a decade ago for example, the WaterfallNow team sold artificial turf and “Viking Ice” (you can’t win them all). The artificial turf business was not big at the time but fast forward to NOW, nearly every landscaping company today is utilizing artificial grass in one way or another. Moral of this story was that we should have remained focused no matter what was going on to the left or right.

Almost a last ditch effort, WaterfallNow decided to stick with the custom waterfalls idea no matter how crazy it seemed. We knew that over time, the trend would eventually catch on and more people would be envisioning having one of WaterfallNow’s rock features for their home. Our goal was to provide rock bottom prices for these luxury resort theme rock walls and pool waterfalls. Did we achieve that goal? Far from it… However, WaterfallNow has decided to make a big change this year.

One major mistake that we made in the past was not owning the domain name of our business (it used to be under rockywaterfall.com). The person who owned the domain vanished to Australia without any contact. Losing the website along with all the files on it was tough for us. WaterfallNow was once burnt out and unable to handle all of the demands. Following the loss of the website, business had slowed down to a grind. Things such as school and other ventures eventually got in the way and there was no focus.

Some things happened in 2014 and the team (WaterfallNow) decided to get back into the game. One of the motivations was to be in a position to offer a service that others aren’t willing to offer – for a multitude of reasons. The team did not attend any trades school or take any courses to take to learn and develop a unique method of creating the rock features. Everything learned was ‘acquired’ over many years of trial-and-error along with a major investment of time and money. If WaterfallNow wasn’t going to do it, nobody else would. By now we understand how to harness the power of focus in business.

WaterfallNow has a new line of rock designs and styles. Our rocks are hand-made using a blend of natural and synthetic materials. We employ fiberglass because it holds the shape of realistic rock faces (the cracks, grooves, dips) much better than anything else on the market. Plastic did not look real concrete cracked and required a lot of manpower. Concrete is undoubtedly one of the best ways to create large water features but the cost is an issue for most home-owners.

WaterfallNow helps owners of luxury homes that are either built, or in the process of being built, probably the best way to get a truly custom designed rock waterfall or water feature for their backyard, frontyard, or pond, or pool. The endless custom options including lighting is what differentiates WaterfallNow from everything else. We create beautiful waterfalls for pools that for the same dollar for dollar amount elsewhere would never be possible.

We once took a look at indoor water walls or water wall fountains and were amazed that they could average between $4000 – $10,000 online. The wall-mounted water walls are undoubtedly a great fit for indoor locations but the dollar amount is a barrier for most consumers. WaterfallNow for some crazy reason still maintains a similar price range for something that is truly custom tailored, built on-site, can be made to any shape, or colour, and is much bigger in size.

Whether prices increase in the future is left to be determined. WaterfallNow continues to serve current clients with rates that most people can budget for their home.

After all, a luxury home (every home) is not complete without a great yard that you get to enjoy for half of the year – for many years. WaterfallNow has created many pool waterfalls for clients under $10,000 that not only look like they cost 5x more but even helped our clients eventually sell their home for more than what they were expecting. The increased property value or even personal attachment of the waterfall to a prospective buyer can be part of the added benefits.

We have met many people over the years who now can’t imagine owning a property without the sound of a waterfall.

If you are looking for a pool waterfall that is simply for decorative purposes we encourage you to get in touch with WaterfallNow.

In other news… Here is a photo of an indoor rock feature approximately halfway to completion. Does it look like real rock?

WaterfallNow no longer utilizes rocks purchased online for the purpose of creating fancy waterfalls. The team now uses its own hand-made rocks to create all custom designer artificial rocks and pool waterfalls. We appreciate any feedback you may have. WaterfallNow also hopes to get back in touch with previous clients under this new domain name.