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Post by housetech on Dec 11, 2020 16:39:54 GMT -5
I rebuilt a 10 x 12 ft hodge-podge half concrete & 2x6 decking falling apart patio to 32 x 12 all concrete and rebuilt the roof with new decking & medal panels. It turned out ok. I saw some acid stain projects on TV and thought 'why not?' It sounded easy after doing some research but having no one to bounce questions off of, I did have a few "Oh, s*** moments." The stained concrete turned the patio into a room, so much more appealing. Cost was around $500- stain, sealer ($300), rental equipment ($200) to smooth the old concrete to the new & miscellaneous stuff. What do you think?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2020 16:43:06 GMT -5
I rebuilt a 10 x 12 ft hodge-podge half concrete & 2x6 decking falling apart patio to 32 x 12 all concrete and rebuilt the roof with new decking & medal panels. It turned out ok. I saw some acid stain projects on TV and thought 'why not?' It sounded easy after doing some research but having no one to bounce questions off of, I did have a few "Oh, s*** moments." The stained concrete turned the patio into a room, so much more appealing. Cost was around $500- stain, sealer ($300), rental equipment ($200) to smooth the old concrete to the new & miscellaneous stuff. What do you think? View AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentView AttachmentVery very nice indeed! Any before photos?
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Post by housetech on Dec 11, 2020 16:44:48 GMT -5
First thing to add were my DIY speakers.. man's gotta jam while he works.
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Post by housetech on Dec 11, 2020 16:46:24 GMT -5
LOL, William, you don't want to see it. 'ugley', very ugley even the dog didn't like it. lol
The mosquitos lived under the 2x6 decking and it was unbearable to sit out there. Then the field mice moved in and they drove him nuts.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2020 16:51:32 GMT -5
LOL, William, you don't want to see it. 'ugley', very ugley even the dog didn't like it. lol Sure I do.... Can't fully comprehend and appreciate the craftsmanship or work behind the transformation w/out knowing the true ugliness beforehand. Speaking of dogs, ya best keep the new additions undercover from the county tax adjuster!
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Post by housetech on Dec 11, 2020 17:00:33 GMT -5
Unless the insurance adjuster took some for hail damage, I have none. Let's put it this way, a Navy Captain was the previous owner and he squeaked when he walked. If he could save $1 he would jerry-rig it.
Although, he cut every board it was made with. He own property in E. TX with lots of timber and his brother had a saw mill that cut each board to a true 1.75x6 inches, It's a rough cut that adds character.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2020 17:02:40 GMT -5
Unless the insurance adjuster took some for hail damage, I have none. Let's put it this way, a Navy Captain was the previous owner and he squeaked when he walked. If he could save $1 he would jerry-rig it. Although, he cut every board it was made with. He own property in E. TX with lots of limber and his brother had a saw mill that cut each board to a true 1.75x6 inches, It's a rough cut that adds character. Interesting, especially considering the discrepancy which exists today when measuring lumber. Take for example the actual measurement of today's 2"x4" board.
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Post by housetech on Dec 11, 2020 17:05:03 GMT -5
I built all my bar stools. The 'speaker stands' I did 30 yrs ago from scrap and the square ones 5 yrs ago.
The bar top is made with expensive exotic wood floor planks, my bro took from a $1 mil condo he remodeled. (ya, I squeak too.. it was a good idea at the time) I plan to replace the top with granite or marble
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2020 17:10:48 GMT -5
I built all my bar stools. The 'speaker stands' I did 30 yrs ago from scrap and the square ones 5 yrs ago. I need more carpenter friends. Invite them over during the summer for patio party w/ keg. I'll have all the tools laid out and point out there's no patio or pergola yet In all seriousness that's my next "wish" for the house. I'd like two pergolas ....... one tall about 12 feet tall and about 50 feet wide that's narrow running the rear fence line ........ where I can plant vines to give an additional layer of privacy a barrier between my rear neighbors and us. And second, a pergola over the rear patio w/ climbing roses growing on and over it. Anyone work for beer?
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