Showing posts with label Demolition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Demolition. Show all posts

Friday, April 29, 2016

That's A Wrap!

What began with a trip to our local Home Show mid~February,
ended with a NEW Front Porch (here) that far exceeded our expectations!



First,
"Mr. Ed" demoed our existing front wooden deck. (here)



Next,
Cement forms were made and concrete was poured. (here)



Then,
custom hand railings were discussed, 
measured and order. . .and finally installed!



Nine weeks in the making, but totally worth the wait.



The concrete new front porch, easy (lazy) stairs and custom hand railing
bring a much needed update to our 1970's Ranch Style Home!

Guided by the experienced, knowledgeable and skilled contractor,
we ordered a bronze powdered coated, vertical view angled railing 
for On Crooked Creektt's porch and stairs.



Our main concern and need for hand railing, is the steep 24" drop~off 
from On Crooked Creektt's Front Porch to the driveway below.



The rounded steps needed a post to keep family, friends and guests

from walking off the front porch possibly causing injury.








Both "Mr. Ed" & I couldn't be more pleased 
with the completion of our new front porch, stairs and custom hand railing!




Welcoming our family, friends and guests
will now be more stylish and safe, as well.

On Crooked Creektt. . .



That's A Wrap!


Until next time. . .


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Friday, March 18, 2016

NEW Front Porch. . .

Our NEW Front Porch On Crooked Creektt is nearing completion!



The process was challenging to both "Mr. Ed" and I 
and to our Contractor and Concrete Workman.


NEW Front Porch and Steps!

One of the main challenges 
was the placement of how close our driveway sets to the house.


NEW Front Porch, Steps and Landing!

The other huge challenge was were to end the steps 
and not have persons walking into On Crooked Creektt's  Rose Garden.


NEW Porch, Steps and Landing!

My inability to draw that which I can see in "my mind's eye"
created a few interesting discussions with "Mr. Ed" and our Contractor!



Thank goodness for our Concrete Workman!
Not only did he understand, but replied. . ."Piece of Cake"!

It's as if "Mr. Ed" and our Contractor kept telling me, 
"You can't put rounded steps inside of a rectangular space."


Layout of the original "Stoop". . .


Layout of the original "Stoop". . .


Layout of the original "Stoop". . .

Once I brought out the chalk,
and instructed "Mr. Ed" to make some archs on the existing concrete,
a design plan was put into motion.


The Design Process. . .

I had "Mr. Ed" draw semi~circles on the existing concrete
from the edge of the driveway towards the rock facade 
of our 1970's Ranch Style Home.

The Design Process. . .

As you can see, there were many trial and error attempts
before we arrived at the finished design. 

The Design Process. . .

Once we had a "visual", 
both "Mr. Ed" and our Contractor were confident to move forward!

DEMO Day #2!
Concrete Demo Day!












Of course,
once everyone, "Mr. Ed", I, our Contractor and our Cement Workman
were all in agreement and "on board" with the design and construction. . .
it rained! 

With rain comes delays.

For three more days we waited.

Forms in place for the NEW Front Porch and Steps!


Forms in place for the NEW Front Porch and Steps!

Ours being a "smaller job", 
we were put on a "low priority" for cement at the cement factory!

Forms were reinforced. . .


and steps reinforced. . .


and landing reinforced.


The sun was shining brightly and my heart was filled with anticipation 
when I saw the truck and cement mixer arrive!

Concrete Workman and the Cement Mixer arrive
On Crooked Creektt!

Such a beautiful sight. . .
Three yards of cement for our NEW Front Porch!

Drum Roll. . .

I was absolutely thrilled that these two men worked
the rest of the afternoon to complete the work 
needed to finish On Crooked Creektt's  NEW Front Porch! 

Concrete Workman doing the "Mud Stomp".


Concrete Workman smoothing the cement.


Concrete Workman bringing the cement down the steps
and into the landing.

Over the past fourteen years
On Crooked Creektt's Front Entry has gone from a "stoop". . .

The original "Stoop"
and the beginnings of the Front Deck!

to a deck. . .

The weathered Front Deck.

to a proper Front Porch!

On Crooked Creektt's NEW Front Porch!


"Mr. Ed's" Seal of Approval!

Of course, "Mr. Ed" and I aren't completely finished.

We both agree, that On Crooked Creektt's NEW Front Porch
needs some custom railings!



It is with a grateful heart that I thank Kathryn @ The Dedicated House

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Until next time. . .

* * * FYI * * *
Dear Ones,
With a grateful heart, I thank each of you for following along
the reconstruction and finally the completed NEW Front Porch!

Oh, yes. . .
there was ample "happy dancing" as the cement truck arrived!
And even more, as "Mr. Ed" and I first walked out onto the NEW
Front Porch and down the "easy steps"! 

Custom railings are being researched in our area.
"Mr. Ed" and I have been visiting a few Garden Centers 
for NEW Front Porch decor, as well.

Stay tuned!
There's always an adventure in the planning, On Crooked Creektt!

Fondly,
Pat


On Crooked Creektt will be joining





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