Glossary

Cenotes (or Xenotes) are natural formations found in Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula, created when rainwater percolates through cracks in limestone. This process dissolves the limestone over time and carries it away, eventually forming cave systems and underground stream channels.

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Backfilling is the process of filling in the excavated area around a structure.

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GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) is a composite material used to create realistic, lightweight faux rocks due to its high tensile strength, flexibility, and ability to be molded into intricate shapes while maintaining durability.

A lagoon pool is a style of swimming pool designed to mimic a natural lagoon with inlets and curves, incorporating rocks and lush landscaping elements to create the aesthetic of a tropical oasis.

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In artificial rock methods, polyurethane (PU) is a versatile synthetic material often used to create the base structure of artificial rocks, allowing for a lightweight, durable, and moldable material that can be sculpted to replicate the look and texture of natural stone.

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Shotcrete is a concrete application method that involves spraying a wet or dry mortar onto a surface using compressed air.

Welding is a fabrication process that joins materials. In our case, artificial rock castings are equipped with embedded threaded inserts on the backside, allowing bolts to be secured and welded to the steel framework.

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Value engineering is used to solve problems, identify and eliminate unwanted costs and simultaneously improve function and quality.

Veneering a wall involves adhering a panel on top of an existing wall or structure to create a new aesthetic, in this case the veneer is artificial rock.

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Xeriscapes are a landscaping design style requiring little to no irrigation, typically found in arid regions.

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