My contributions to this thread will be moved to the photo gallery. – Huck
Edited 4/12/2009 10:13 am by Huck
My contributions to this thread will be moved to the photo gallery. – Huck
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Does it need to be totally removed or can you construct a deck over it?
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I only mentioned it as I built a deck over one similar before and it saved me a ton of work.
I did remove the steps and managed to remove the concrete blocks resting/supporting underneath the slab. This permitted the slab to be lowered down.
Can't recall if it was all the way to the ground or just down far enough on what I permitted to remain giving me enough room to work on top and level it to the door.
I was so glad as even tho' I had to rent a jackhammer to remove the rebar/mesh encased steps I was able to leave the top slab.
we just run lattice under decks at perimeter and there is not enough sunlight getting in to let weeds grow except right at edges. You could always lay down some landscape fabric or black plastic first.
I don't have any creative ideas boiling out of my head tho.
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after staring at the photos again, I think that I would just jackhammer it out and repour the same again, and add good rails
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If your mom is in her 90's that's great have you thought about any future need for an ADA compliant ramp? Something that could be removed if needed at a later date.
If you had the clearance for the door you could lay TREX type decking over the top landing, might need a few thin stringers to get things level. That would save tear out of that part, you may even be able to go over the stairs by making the landing longer in front and buliding a new stringer over the steps. Though tearout wouldn't take much it's just hauling it all away.
Jeff
"Homeowner is.....my Mom"
Before you go to all the work to design the thing are you sure she's going to go with you?
Runnerguy
I'm with ya there. BTW, I like the suggestion about making it ADA compliant. Some kind of ramp that could easily be removed if needed.
Good luck.
runnerguy
How about posting your model here? I've got an idea and some time right now. Is there a restriction how far out the porch can come form the house (encroaching a prop line maybe)?
I'm thinking little bump out to the right and running the porch out to the front of the house. Might be enough room for a coupla chairs (& plants maybe) and make it a useful resting place to watch the day go by.
Huck, if that's a Sketchup model you could post the .skp file and others here could work on it without having to start from scratch.
I'll try..."...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn
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You know you're missing 2 versions of SU that are free, don't you?
I'll see what I can come up, although my free time was this afternoon.
Maybe go just a little bigger? You said she wasn't a front porch person so you could lose the chair I threw in there (its a little crowded anyway).I hope once you decide what to do you will post progress. I've enjoyed following your other threads and the craftsmanship you exhibit.
OK - dumb question time.
Whyfor the felt over a masonry porch -- isolation membrane? I woulda never thought to do that since you say it's stable ('till the next earthquake, that is ;-) ).
Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
Kinda figured that -- just thought maybe I was missing somthing.
Nice re-do.
Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
Looks nice!