Archive for August, 2011

outside wood structure covering on beaches or patios?

Monday, August 29th, 2011
♥Sunflower asked:


What is the name of a wood structure that has partial shade and is usually made with 4 posts and across the top it has wood slats going across in an upright postiton. I know there is a name for this. Thanks.

Pet Cpr Training
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is rebar or wire mesh required for patios in California?

Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Dave L asked:


The contractor said re-bar and wire mesh are not required for patios. I asked him if he thought I needed it and he said it is up to me but will be extra.

Wholesale Scented Jar Candles
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Any experience with crushed rock patios?

Saturday, August 20th, 2011
gardenfever asked:


I’m planning to build an informal patio and interested in learning more about the durability (particularly in a rainy climate) of crushed rock (1/4-) as a surface material. I would compact it well with a plate compactor.

Bifold Closet Doors
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My patios cement is too slippery when wet ? How can i fix this ?

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Alex asked:


i dont want to put down stickers.
is their a big sander for cement or some chemical ?

Adult Cpr Instructions
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I need help calulating slope or concrete and patios?

Monday, August 15th, 2011
J B asked:


Ok… I used to have these formulas.. but can not figure them out…
I need to calculate how much rise (or drop) I will have for say a 30′ patio which I want a 1.5% slope on it. I believe the formula is DE=SxL

But when I calculate slope (.015) x length is it in inches (360) or total feet (30) ? I hope you can help!

Outdoor Bamboo Fountain

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are propane patio heaters safe to use inside a large concrete block building?

Monday, August 15th, 2011
mindithorn asked:


We have a large room we are trying to heat in an adobe block barn. The room is 80 X 40 and quite drafty. Would it be safe to use a propane heater in this room for heat, the kind they use on patios for outside dining?

Heat Pump Prices
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