Next project is to build a 4' fence around the A/C unit that will hide it and the elec meter, phone junk etc and have a spot for a thrash can.
And does anyone want the bigsass planter seen in both pics? I am going to throw it away. $5 its yours.
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Next project is to build a 4' fence around the A/C unit that will hide it and the elec meter, phone junk etc and have a spot for a thrash can.
And does anyone want the bigsass planter seen in both pics? I am going to throw it away. $5 its yours.
Is it kosher to cover the electric meter? You have to provide access to the meter reader.
If it's one of the new 'smart' meters, the only thing you have to provide access to is your bunghole as they will be screwing you dead in it monthly....
(if he is going to have a trashcan behind it also, I would think he plans to have a gate on it so access shouldn't be an issue for the meter maid)
drill a peep hole in the fence
Meter reader will still have access. One end of the fence will be open, or there will be a gate. But its only going to be 4', so he could probably still read it just fine.
My drivway is splitting in two. I am not gong to tear it out pour a new one. What I need to know is how can I prevent grass and weeds from growing through. Grass grows through ALL the expansion joints, espcially the 2" wide on pictured.
I just got done weedeating it all out for now, but next week, it will all be back. Tired of mowing/weedeating my driveway. Any hints? Asphalt patch mix or sand would probably be a waste of time. Someone mentioned rocksalt?
Roundup?
Lowes or Home Depot sells a rubber like substance you can pour in the crack, it is somewhat flexible, so it will expand.
Used engine oil?
We used to have some stuff we would mix up in the soil on the family grave sites that would kill the grass for a few years. Pretty much a soil killer. I think that they still sell something like this at lowes/home depot. Put this stuff in the bottom then seal it back up and it should be good for a pretty good while.
Can you get a pressure washer to clean the joints out a bit?
SL-1 is the sealant we use at work for the manhole lids. Pretty good stuff.
http://www.bestmaterials.com/detail.aspx?ID=11161
(this is not where we get it, I think we get it from Sheplers)
The joint is 70' long, averaging 1.5" wide and 4" deep. That tube of caulk is not going to get me very far. But that is essentially what they sell at HD/Lowes. I need it in 5gal buckets.
get some backer rod and shove it in the hole about 1/2 to 3/4" below the top of the concrete and then fill with caulk, if the gap is huge like you are saying it may be easier to use some of that pipe insulation foam as the backer rod, as far as the caulk goes, we usually use the NP-1 in the joints
Thanks Tommy. I had seen the backer rod at Lowes, but it was only 3/4". I went ahead and bought that, as well as about 60' worth of diff sized pipe insulation. The joint starts at the garage and I can use the 3/4" there. Then, it steadily widens out to over 2". Everything fit in there nicely. Now to 'find' some NP1 at work. Thanks.
I have the same issue. I think it was at Tractor supply that I found really big containers of that crack filler stuff. Good price also. If you're around one, you might check in there.
EDIT: That's not it, but it may be the same company. The packaging looks the same, but it's not for blacktop.
SL-1 is what I see the joint guys using on job sites. Not sure how it differs from NP-1. Which ever one you find will prob work. Is it still spreading?
naw, np1 is not 'self leveling' like the sl1 prob is. I am going to swing by TSC next weekend.
Just need to add a gate.
I finally got around to doing this. I found SL1 at McCoys. $16 a tube and I bought 14. This got me through MAYBE half of my driveway. There is a supplier in Ft. Worth that sells it in 5 gallons for $135. I would need to buy the right gun though.Quote:
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Did it about 4 hours ago in 100+ heat and it is still sticky:confused2 Thought is would have cured alot faster. It kinda looks like **** right now because of the way i laid the backer rod in there,(over the rebar in a few places.) I am just going to need a ****load more than I was expecting.
For Lease!
wtf?
Man's trying to make some money on a house. Were not going to get rich going to work everyday.
I was just thinking that jb lived in his house?
I did. Now its for lease. Moving to San Antonio area and starting my own DaveO real estate empire with the house in Bryan :)
Ahh I see Kemosabe.
If you need any help around SA let me know, Im way out on east side.
Looks like I will still be traveling back and forth through there to the Carrizo Springs area the next month or two, so I'll definitely need to drop by on my way through!
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We did have someone turn in $2,700 in cash today for rents. So I guess one of my tenants is a dealer. Don't know which one though, no label with the drop. Go figure.
Did you check Sheplers/CnC out on Hwy 30? I know they have it by the 5 gallons and have the special caulking gun there too. Let me call in on Monday to see if I can get it at a better price there for you.Quote:
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So the house in Bryan is rented and I am full time now in SA. Found a nice 4 bed in a decent little neighborhood, built in 1980. Closed last Thursday and have gotten down all the popcorn ceiling, had it all textured, had dozens of old poorly done patches fixed in the walls, had the master bath complety retextured from a bad remodel at some point. New fixtures, plugs, switches, etc
House had a total of 8 different paint colors throughout. Painter finished today and we are down to three
I tore out all the original baseboards and installed all new base. Air finish nailer is very nice to have
Hopefully will get carpet early this week and I can move in
Garage is two car with 2 single doors. They seem very low, not sure bronco will fit. It does have fittings for a shop sink. Need to build a 12' swing gate in the fence to park Diane and the trailers
Has a very nice patio that has been screened in. Not halfassed either, looks expensive, but I dislike it. Old people such as realtor and parents love it. Think I'm goin to take it down
So much more to do
Pics or it didn't happen. :) (old people version)
Congrats!
I really wish I had a good screened in porch. Would keep the flys and skeeters at bay a bit.
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Same here.
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I really like the one at Evan's. Makes for a nice place to relax
Nice. Good call. That just means you'll be missing it in a few years.
Sam has wisdom beyond his years. :)
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I like them. Had a good one when I lived in corpus. Spent lots of time out there.