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11-14-2008, 06:28 AM
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Steps And Walk
Built this earlier this week.
 Now I just have to finish the walk. Heavy F-ing stones.   
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11-14-2008, 07:16 AM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Love the risers, nice job
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11-14-2008, 09:27 AM
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Re: Steps And Walk Really pretty work...... again.
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11-14-2008, 06:06 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Believe it or not, what really made those steps come out nice was the fact that I was able to re-use the weathered bluestone treads. New would have looked nice too, but the old ones turned out better.
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11-14-2008, 06:22 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Also if you notice, the 1st tread is 2" material , the landing tread is 1 1/2"
Careful layout, as always, saves time.
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11-14-2008, 09:09 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Really looks good. Doing something similar on my home.
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11-14-2008, 09:18 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Verra nice!
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11-14-2008, 10:15 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
NIce!
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11-15-2008, 11:50 AM
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Re: Steps And Walk
I dont know why but I just started laughing when I saw the backsaver.
Really nice job. Hope for a finished pic. |
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11-15-2008, 01:09 PM
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Re: Steps And WalkQuote:
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11-15-2008, 05:14 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Nice work!
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11-15-2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Is that a Warwood Stone hammer he is using? If it is, I am surprised it hasn't shattered beating on that chisel.
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11-16-2008, 12:06 AM
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11-16-2008, 12:11 AM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Although I did buy one of these when I was up at Trow and Holden. This hammer WILL NOT be striking any steel.
Opps, I guess the mods deleted my pic. Any way it's a Trow and Holden 3lb hand sledge with carbide point and back edges. $170 
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11-16-2008, 08:08 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
The upper of the 2
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11-18-2008, 10:57 AM
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Re: Steps And Walk
Will you sweep sand, or stonedust, into those joints? Stabilizing sand perhaps?
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11-18-2008, 11:54 AM
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Just sweep/wash in stone dust, done. It will settle about an 1/8" below the edges of the stone. It will be good for years. I'm home for some family stuff today, but I'll be out there this afternoon. My guy should be finish grading as I type. I'll get some more pics. |
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11-18-2008, 12:54 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
CJKarl - Very nice work and I see you are on the east cost... did you have to remove concrete before or old stone steps?
Did you use the existing foundation? I'd love to sell those in my area but have so many old concrete stoops or double stoops that can go to 5' thick... ughhh! Never like taking the risk. Did you do a 4" gravel base? compacted I see then stone dust for the joint fill. Very nice work. |
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11-18-2008, 03:14 PM
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Re: Steps And Walk
i found this stuff on the net.thought about using it to regrout about 2000sq ft of flagstone on a patio.but after doing more research,it wont work for my application since the stone is laid in mortar on a concrete pad.
http://www.eurogrout.com/index.htm
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11-18-2008, 05:36 PM
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I've seen adds for that stuff. Maybe they'll want me back in the spring. Looks too good to be true. |
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