New Build Forney, TX (Dallas)
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Well folks can someone make the rain go away so we can swim this summer! Geez this process is dragging out.
Decking- I'm going with Fossil beige Cambridge cobbler three-piece pavers. Also doing a charcoal border around the edging.
5.18- crushed rock and base compacted.
5.18- rain. No work... Again
5.19- spreading all the sand getting things level and making it ready for pavers
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Decking- I'm going with Fossil beige Cambridge cobbler three-piece pavers. Also doing a charcoal border around the edging.
5.18- crushed rock and base compacted.
5.18- rain. No work... Again
5.19- spreading all the sand getting things level and making it ready for pavers
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Thanks Kim. Hope it turns out and matches. Sub told me not many people go with such a dramatic border that's dark, but went on to say "your a rebel" and it's going to look awesome! And, to go with your first choice and don't second guess based on what all the followers are doing We shall see.
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Well the decking is coming along slowly. I hope once they get it down and run the compactor over the top it will smooth out more.
I was wanting stamped concrete but was apprehensive for a couple reasons.
- cracking, I was so worried about everything cracking and looking bad as time goes on.
- ability to repair and match the existing stain.
- adding on deck later on and not being able to match.
Anyway I'm happy with the look, once they are done I'm going to seal it. Just not sure if I'll use color enhancement, mat finish, or high-gloss. Any suggestions or pics of your projects?
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I was wanting stamped concrete but was apprehensive for a couple reasons.
- cracking, I was so worried about everything cracking and looking bad as time goes on.
- ability to repair and match the existing stain.
- adding on deck later on and not being able to match.
Anyway I'm happy with the look, once they are done I'm going to seal it. Just not sure if I'll use color enhancement, mat finish, or high-gloss. Any suggestions or pics of your projects?
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Anyone plant any Palm trees in north Texas? If so what kind?
I like the Sago but they are very slow growing. Windmill are cool but they get huge. What about Pindo? Areca?
I'll take any advice I can get.
Thx.
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I like the Sago but they are very slow growing. Windmill are cool but they get huge. What about Pindo? Areca?
I'll take any advice I can get.
Thx.
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I've been looking to plant some palms too, but it looks like the kind I like will not grow here. I don't think I will be having the tropical paradise I was hoping for! This is a good article Palm Trees in Cowtown
Well everyone sorry for the delay with posts. As most do we have encountered a problem with the installation of the decking.
Basically they got the pavers laid and ready for sanding the joints. I chose Techniseal HD 2 Polymeric. This product requires a specific application where it is brushed in, agitated with the plate compactor, process repeated, and blown off with a leaf blower. Then the water starts with a light mist for 30 seconds on each area and repeated to two to three times while not creating puddles.
The installer sanded it one time brushed it in and immediately started flooding it. The result was as follows:
Sand did not get down in the cracks all the way.
Way too much residual sand on the "shoulder" of the pavers
Flooding creating a polymer haze on the pavers.
It looks BAD!
So I have asked them to remove all the sand and do it over in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
All they are telling me is we're going to get it taken care of, it's going to be done right, I will make sure it's fixed etc etc bla bla bla.
I have been very nice up to this point but I've asked them about it 3 to 5 times and I'm not getting clear answers on the specifics of the correction. Since this is polymeric joint compound, it is now hard as rock.
Are there any paver people out there that can give a recommendation?
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Basically they got the pavers laid and ready for sanding the joints. I chose Techniseal HD 2 Polymeric. This product requires a specific application where it is brushed in, agitated with the plate compactor, process repeated, and blown off with a leaf blower. Then the water starts with a light mist for 30 seconds on each area and repeated to two to three times while not creating puddles.
The installer sanded it one time brushed it in and immediately started flooding it. The result was as follows:
Sand did not get down in the cracks all the way.
Way too much residual sand on the "shoulder" of the pavers
Flooding creating a polymer haze on the pavers.
It looks BAD!
So I have asked them to remove all the sand and do it over in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
All they are telling me is we're going to get it taken care of, it's going to be done right, I will make sure it's fixed etc etc bla bla bla.
I have been very nice up to this point but I've asked them about it 3 to 5 times and I'm not getting clear answers on the specifics of the correction. Since this is polymeric joint compound, it is now hard as rock.
Are there any paver people out there that can give a recommendation?
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The pavers are beautiful! I'm SO SORRY you are having issues with your deck install and not getting a good response on plans to make it right. I feel your pain as I am in a similar, but different, bad deck install repair/mess. Hopefully, they will give you a solid plan for how they are going to "make it right" and actually do it the way it is supposed to be done!
These pavers look very nice. It's a shame they did not follow directions of manufacturer. Keep on them. Good luck. You'll have a great pool.
Ok after some other things have been getting done they finally got to the plaster. I did Stonescapes Midnight Blue Mini Pebble.
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When they did the plaster they got some on the Rock and deck. Can anyone tell me how to remove it? Paint thinner?
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As stupid as it sounds, is there a proper way to brush the new plaster? Sides first? Am I supposed to scrub or just push the brush over it like sweeping? What exactly does it do?
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Use diluted acid for the clean up.
There really isn't any special technique for brushing. Just be sure to hit the whole pool and spend more time on the areas where the aggregate isn't exposed.
There really isn't any special technique for brushing. Just be sure to hit the whole pool and spend more time on the areas where the aggregate isn't exposed.
To clarify use muriatic acid. You're going to need several gallons anyway to keep your PH at 7.8 or lower.
My gut says brush this way and that way. The purpose of brushing to it get the plaster dust off of the plaster and to help expose the beads and such.
Here is our link to new plaster. Run it by your PB as he is the one holding the warranty card so.......
Pool School - Start-up New Plaster
Do you have your test kit yet? Let us know which one he gives you so we can fill in any holes it might have.
Kim:cat:
Here is our link to new plaster. Run it by your PB as he is the one holding the warranty card so.......
Pool School - Start-up New Plaster
Do you have your test kit yet? Let us know which one he gives you so we can fill in any holes it might have.
Kim:cat: