Day 2 the euphoria of the new deck has worn off and I am being more critical.
Here are the "bad" shots to share.
(1) I didn't have budget to rip out and redo ALL my existing concrete. You couldn't tell yesterday but here is the reverse angle with those images.
*Edit*
The covered patio outline (install 1 week away) is roughly the transition from old/new concrete
Over 600 sq feet of old concrete would have kicked my budget up another 10k for removal and replacement so this was a compromise we knew going in wouldn't look perfect
(2) I found 1 spot where I can clearly see the square outline of the texture mat. It is right on the main walking path near my handrail boulders. The only one I saw on the entire patio and it is in the high traffic area. Uggg
(3) Here is a close up of the coping boulders. Hoping we did enough to keep the patio away so it doesn't settle or heave or anything and bump the boulders around
And here is the forecast for the concrete patio curing. Was advised NOT to spray with hose and just let cure naturally due to potential to mottle the coloring. Trading increase durability for aesthetics basically.
Here are the "bad" shots to share.
(1) I didn't have budget to rip out and redo ALL my existing concrete. You couldn't tell yesterday but here is the reverse angle with those images.
*Edit*
The covered patio outline (install 1 week away) is roughly the transition from old/new concrete
Over 600 sq feet of old concrete would have kicked my budget up another 10k for removal and replacement so this was a compromise we knew going in wouldn't look perfect
(2) I found 1 spot where I can clearly see the square outline of the texture mat. It is right on the main walking path near my handrail boulders. The only one I saw on the entire patio and it is in the high traffic area. Uggg
(3) Here is a close up of the coping boulders. Hoping we did enough to keep the patio away so it doesn't settle or heave or anything and bump the boulders around
And here is the forecast for the concrete patio curing. Was advised NOT to spray with hose and just let cure naturally due to potential to mottle the coloring. Trading increase durability for aesthetics basically.
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