Since the early 19th century Stucco has been used to cover less appealing construction materials such as concrete, metal and cinder block. Designed for outside use, it wasn’t until late 19th century that builders started to use it on interior applications as well. Old decaying walls can reall...
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4. Block access to hiding places Raccoons like to take shelter in dark, enclosed spaces. That includes spots like the crawl space beneath a deck or porch, under the roots of a large tree, or anywhere with brush thick enough to provide cover. For this reason, make sure your lawn stays c...
Using soft, pale tones on the walls of a south facing room is a great way to maximise the feeling of light and space. Blues, such as Pavilion Blue and Borrowed Light, create a calming aquatic feel, while Warm Neutrals like Joa’s White will create a warmer feel. For a crisp, fresh ...
Walls & ceiling are drywall and painted an off-white color; the finish is flat. Windows are on either side and are trimmed. Cinder block (unpainted) is beneath the walls. Baseboard covers the gap between the cinder block and drywall. Small stairs (painted gray) lead up to the entry door...
An Open porch is a type of porch that is completely open without any cover on it. There are no side walls are provided in the open type of porches.The open porches are airy and it will help to enter the fresh air and sunlight into it....
At the bottom of the hole is a concrete slab, and then concrete or cinder-block walls form the outer walls of the basement. Actually, a basement is poured in three pieces in most cases: the "beams," then the walls, and then the slab inside the walls, like this. This approach helps...
Stone, natural found on site or brought to the building site Brick, less commonly used below grade, more often used from grade-level up, set on stone below grade. "Cinder blocks" or concrete blocks Poured concrete Pre-fabricated concrete foundation sections assembled onsite (photo at left) Woo...
S it possible to leave blue board up off the floor some and shim it out from wall like 1/4 inch with pressure treated ply strips?..very minimal water and no money at this point in renovation to dig up outside an seal cinder block walls..any condensation, water infiltration would then...
Is the location prone to natural disasters? If so, take this into account, too. Budget Some concrete structures are more expensive than others. Generally, aside from cinder block buildings, ICF concrete structures are the most expensive.