On Deck

Last week, we saw a nearly completed outdoor fireplace at our pool project.  Here it is all done!

As soon as this was complete, the Travertine pavers were delivered, and the decking process started.  The ground is carefully leveled and graded to insure proper drainage.  Then a layer of finely-crushed gravel is added, and machine compacted.

A water pipe is used to be sure the fill dirt fully surrounds the pool deck.

Once the prep work is done, the stone installation can begin.  As in all projects, the prep work is of utmost importance to insure proper installation!

 A French pattern was used for the stone pieces in this installation.  Here are more views as the decking goes down.

The Traveritne will also clad the steps and welcome walls, and be used on the porch floor.  The steps required a little "surgery" to accept the new stone, but when it's all completed, it will be a seamless surface of material from the back door to the fireplace.  Beautiful!

All the pieces are starting to fall into place.  Next week, the contractor and electrician will begin the structural portions of the landscaping.  (Intriguing?) And the fencing arrived this morning, and is being installed now!

Though there is still a lot to accomplish, the final vision is starting to come into focus.  See you next week!