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In the last post for this project we saw the sonotube footings beneath the four corners of the concrete slab.  When the decorative stone & brickwork is complete, each footing will secure and support a pavilion column. Within the 12″ wide bluestone border is a row of brick to visually tie-in the surrounding brick patio. [...]

Appearance vs. Specifications This is not to say that one should win out over the other, but rather both should be considered for the end result. And yet it often comes down to a competing situation in a way. In all construction and home improvement projects, you should have the concern that what you’re doing [...]

The cabana was designed to be built on a concrete slab – a very common approach to seasonal structures.  The architect was aware of the imported fill on the site and specified the concrete pier footings be dug down to virgin ground.  The fill was a minimum of 5′ deep.  You can see the ladder [...]

Decks vs. Patios Let me start off by saying there is obviously a place in landscape design for both decks and patios. Sometimes the decision can be very clear.  The style and configuration of the home, the lay of the land, all come together into one clear choice. Sometimes, the decision is not so clear; [...]