Aloha, Where would I get the forms and what would I ask for? How much do the bags of pre mixed concrete weigh? Should it probably be available at Home Depot or another big box store? Thanks I have never heard of pre mixed concrete. Have a great day. Sheryl
. 02:08 AM 2/11/2010, you wrote: > > >I used a 2x2 ft plastic form that inter-locked >the block together, as you move the form. It >gives a rock like look and you can color the bag >of pre mixed concrete if you like. It is some >what time consuming , but the look, so I am told >looks great. You finish it off with sand or a >small pea gravel between the joints. Believe the >form makes 8 or 9 rock like shapes >----- Original Message ----- >From: Sheryl Nelson >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com >Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 23:53 >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Ideas about constructing sidewalk welcome. > >Aloha from Sheryl, > >I want to construct a sidewalk that goes around my house part of the >way. I want to stay with a period look 1920. I've priced pavors at >several stores including the local hardwear store and big box stores. >There is not a very good selection of any kind. I've thought of >concrete, interlocking pavors at $1.50 each but probably do not know >what options are available. The walkway will start at the bottom of >my deck stairs make a gentle circle toward the front of the house >pass the front steps making a line to the rental studio to keep from >having to walk in the mud. I am thinking of around sixteen inches >wide. Would appreciate any thoughts and ideas. I roughly figured I >would need about 800 pavors for the project more than I want to >spend. Be careful if you live where the weather is very cold and >snowy. I saw on the news and frankly it looks awful. Stay safe. Aloha Sheryl > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >
