Backyard Remodeling Project

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Removing the first set of forms after the "deep end" walls have hardened.

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Some of the plywood needed some convincing
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Digging the drain and building the second set of forms. (Nov 12, 2000)

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Ready for base material
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Detail on the french drain
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Drain located outside of deck area
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drain, for accidental overflow from leaking plumbing, about 3 ft deep.
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Chip digging the trench
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Chip digging out roots.
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Look at that ax action!
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2 cubic yards of concrete base material moved from the street to the foundation area. This allowed about 2 inches of base material throughout the area. (Nov 19, 2000)

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ready for more cement
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rebar in place - from east end
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rebar in place - from west end
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Drain area
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Inside the "deep end"

Ready for concrete!


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mcdunn
Saturday, October 11, 2003 06:22:32 PM