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6/16/2011

We started a new job monday building a patio, walls, walkway, columns, and steps. The job is for some of my former clients who brought us back to enhance their property. Last year we built their outdoor fireplace and some walls. But first we had to dig....

the yard is fenced off so equipment cannot reach the site. all excavation must be by hand, and materials must be carried in from the road at the top of the hill.

Tyler takes a break.

we spent considerable time with the layout and design for these walls and patios. After 4 people digging nonstop for a day and a half, we finally got to lay some stone...

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Boone Chimney Repair

6/12/2011

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Hey there- its been a while. We have worked our way through lots of micro jobs lately, appearing at as many as 4 jobsites in 3 days! Following are some photos and descriptions of our travels.

The scaffolding on this chimney repair was a job in and of itself.

The stone was falling off, so we had to strip it down to the roofline and even lower on the front. This chimney had been repaired previously, but all that was done was to gob caulk and roofing cement everywhere- a real mess, but not a long term fix.

The chimney was flashed incorrectly, so I hired my friend Tasha (who is an expert at metal roofing) to install heavy gauge metal flashing and counterflashing so the owner will never have a problem with leaks.

We poured a 3" thick steel reinforced chimney cap then replaced and grouted the stonework. A repair like this will last 25 years or more.

Then we built a set of columns Bluestone wild using sawed veneer stone. It is used like artificial stone, but has the look, durability and strength of natural stone.

the client wanted a stone column here, so my proposal was to use the sawed veneer because it faster and less mess to install.

we furred out the column then fastened wire lathe to which we attached the stone.

finished product- the client was thrilled!

next job was to build a courtyard area in between the front door and the garage. first we had to excavate to a depth of 6"

Here Josh is using the level to "range between stones. Since we usually slope our patios the stones dont read level, but the surfaces must be on the same plane to create a safe walkway.

Josh fits the last few pieces. We used a gravel footing here, but the owners requested grouted joints for and easier-to-clean surface.

The finished product. Simple, functional, durable, and built within the owners budget.

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