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Comments (17)They don't have a purpose, they are purely decorative. That kind of detail is often used on slate roofs in the UK , and I think it is because the slate can't be bent over a corner and something is needed, either concrete or metal, to cover those seams. When I spoke to someone in Louisiana about the tile she said there is a long history of tile roofing there, especially in NOLA. Ships bound for the port of New Orleans often carried tile in the holds for ballast. When they docked, the tile was unloaded and sold cheaply, as the space was then needed for outbound cargo. The tiles were plentiful and became part of the architectural vernacular of the area. Now many roofs are trimmed in tiles, both the barrel type we have and a V shape that fits end to end with a thin mortar line between. Ours are a 3:1 mix of charcoal and brown put on randomly. They come in a few other colors and it is amazing how a certain combination of colors looks just right on some shingles....See MoreBuilding near woods/trees
Comments (16)Davemartin88 Â I too was faced with the dilemma of having 2 different approaches recommended to handle all the leaves that I will be fighting this fall. Below is a picture of our newly completed poolÂas you can see there will be lots of leaves! The approach that made the most sense to me was to include a negative edge in the pool design. This negative edge is 16 feet wide and basically a big skimmer for the pool when the negative edge pump is on. Since we opened the pool 2 weeks ago most of the leaves and other surface debris has end up in the negative edge pit rather than the skimmer basket or filter pump. The negative edge pit is 16 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet deep (picture below) and easy enough to hand skim and pick up leaves from the bottom. I plan to build a leaf net this fall to cover this 16x3 pit to let water through but catch the leaves for even easier leaf removal. I also have a floor cleaning system in the main pool which does a good job with smaller debris and the small amount of leaves so far, but I can see this system struggling with any large volume of leaves that IÂll certainly have later this year. Hope this helps....See MoreNew Small Pool in Louisiana (pics)
Comments (19)keschete, We do this for the betterment of our industry. Judging from the care shown by the excavation team, they meant no harm. If this is the only issue you have with your build, you'll be fine. Just ask them to lose that dirt wall, some floor dirt in the spa, and the grass before they rebar and plumb. Keep the pix coming just in case. Scott Scott...See More?? Basic plans for a fire pit?
Comments (10)eyoung- Here's a link to the store where I purchased the bowl. I don't think they deliver but any nearby outdoor specialty store should have a selection of outdoor bowls to chose from. Just make sure it is a clay fired bowl so it can withstand the heat and tell them what you are using it for so they can make recommendations. http://www.cornercollectiononline.com/gsb.htm The fire ring kit and feather rock was purchased from fire pit outfitters per link below. They do deliver and I ended up with one of the manual spark ignition kits instead of the electronic ignition kits. When you see the pricing, you'll know why! There is also a match lit kit if your budget is tight and you don't mind manually opening the gas valve and lighting the fire ring with a match. Note, the manual kit does not have any flame out protection, so if the flame does go out, the valve will have to be shut off manually to prevent gas from flooding the area and creating a hazardous situation. Both the direct spark ignition and electronic ignition kits have flame out protection. http://firepitoutfitter.com/index.asp?PageAction=COMPANY I then converted the manual kit over to an electronic kit using the components below. Note, you can also buy the electronic ignition kit directly from firepit outfitters but it will cost a lot more than the conversion components I describe below. The advantage, of course, is you won't have to hassle with the conversion and you'll know that the kit will work out of the box if installed properly. Here's the electronic conversion parts. These parts can be found online or at a local HVAC Center or Appliance Parts Center. Gas Valve - Electric Direct Spark Ignition Control Module with flame out detection Flame Sensor - Electric The manual spark ignition kit already has a spark ignitor included in the kit but the flame sensor with the kit is a mechanical one so it needed to be upgraded to electric. The ignition control module will be controlled by our pool automation system and turn the fire pit on/off with the hand held pool remote. Also very important, allowances for air flow are critical to ensure the temperature does not exceed 175 degrees F where the electronics and gas valve are housed to avoid damage to them. This includes adequate intake openings at the bottom of the bowl to allow cool air in and adequate openings around the pan to allow the hot air to escape upwards without restriction. If any of this does not make sense, I would recommend consulting with a local professional such as an electrician, plumber or HVAC technician who has experience making these parts work together safely. Hope this helps!...See Morejscozz
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