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How to repair a broken patio corner?
I've got a limestone patio. The builder apparently didn't support one corner very well and somebody stepped hard on it and a triangle about 1/2 square foot in size broke off. I imagine putting some ...
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What size gravel works best for a driveway?
What is the best type of gravel for a driveway. Is it the larger sized so it does not get stuck in tires, if so what is that called.
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Is High Friction Aggregate a type of stone or treatment applied to a stone?
I am doing some research about decorative stones and came across high friction aggregate. I am a bit confused and here are my two questions:
Is High Friction Aggregate a separate type of stone OR ...
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How do I determine the correct tile trim depth?
I'm installing some large format (406mm x 406mm) 12mm travertine tiles on some walls in a bathroom. I'd like to finish some exposed tile edges within some aluminium tile trim. However, I'm unsure ...
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How should I clean stone surfaces prior to applying sealer?
I apply impregnating sealer to all my tile and stone surfaces annually.
I had been cleaning it with just soap and water, then letting the surface dry for a few minutes before applying the sealer. It ...
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After repointing a fieldstone foundation, should I backfill with gravel?
I've repointed a fieldstone foundation wall, but now I'm not sure how to backfill around the wall. Everyone I've asked has said I should now backfill with 3/4 gravel, so water drains quickly down ...
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How do I tell if a contractor built my driveway to specification?
I am getting ready to close on a house that was just built, and I have noticed several places where the contractor did not appear to meet the specifications set forth in the contract. We have a gravel ...
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Should tiles of “stones” be removed from the backing?
We had a stone floor installed in our shower. The stones came on 1' x 1' "sheets". The installer kept the stones on the backing, and now you can clearly see lines in both directions where each 1' ...
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Is there a dust-free alternative to gravel for an indoor Petanque Court?
We are considering constructing a Pétanque court in our office.
The typical finished playing surface is sand, gravel, small pebbles or sometimes shell.
We need a dust-free material so that when ...
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How do I remove the back lip from paving stones?
I purchased a bunch of these paving stones in order to make a fire pit. I laid out the fire pit and it worked okay, except if you'll notice on the description of the stones it says "Back lip assists ...
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Would building a partial raised wall for a pond in this way be strong enough?
I just read your answers about "Building a raised wall for a pond." Although quite detailed, I am not very physics minded and hope someone will give me a thumbs up or down.
I have a pond that is ...
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How do I handle a transition from concrete to dirt underneath a flagstone patio?
I had a pool installed a few years ago and the builder threw in a narrow concrete patio around it. See fuzzy picture below (sorry about that. Google earth must be a little tipsy tonight).
So now ...
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Are there any issues with using deicing salt on sand stone paving?
We are thinking of getting some sand stone paving installed, however we have to be able to use lots of deicing salt in a bad winter.
Will the salt stain the sand stone?
Any other issues we should be ...
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How is Hanstone compared to other quartz products?
We're settled on putting in quartz countertops in our new kitchen, but now we're down to comparing and pricing various brand-name products.
I've looked at Cambria and a few others, but they are a bit ...
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How do I safely clean my paver stone driveway?
I sprayed moss killer to prevent moss from growing between the cracks of my paver stone driveway. I tested a small area first to make sure it wouldn't stain the paver stones. It looked fine after ...
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Should I seal my granite countertop?
I recently redid my kitchen and brought new granite countertops. The company that did the installation was crappy and I had to put in my own supports and other odds and ends that I thought was ...
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What type of backer board do I need to use to attach a stone veneer around a fireplace?
I want to put up a stone veneer surround, around a gas fireplace we're going to install. I've seen everything from using 1/2" plywood and a metal lath, to putting the tiles directly on drywall. I ...
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When would I use epoxy anchors?
Epoxy anchor is essentially a metal alloy rod set onto epoxy. A hole is drilled and cleaned, then epoxy is put into the hole and the rod is inserted into the hole and left until epoxy sets.
Using ...
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Can old concrete fragments be cleaned and used as crushed stone?
Suppose I need to replace old concrete on a driveway or in any similar scenario.
The usual way is to just gather all the old concrete and dispose it to a landfill, then buy cement, sand and crushed ...
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What are my compact CNC milling machine options for stone carving?
I am looking for suggestions about a small and compact CNC milling machine to sculpt decorative figures in metal and stone plates. I have no experience with such machines (I once saw an industrial one ...
