Starting new 36" build

[gugahulk]

Re: Starting new 36" build

One of the advantages of a barrel vault is that the expansion joints can be built in. The front and back are built with slip joints, and thus no cracking. I did get some cracking on the concrete cladding, but they are shrinkage not thermal.

I am building a barrel vault can you elaborate on the expansion joints so I keep my cracking to a minimum. Thanks... :-)

[deejayoh]

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If you want those string lights, my neighbor has put up the ones from Target under their pergola, they have been using them for over 2 years. They tell me they have worked quite well. They lights aren't industrial, but will do the trick. The only caveat is you can only daisychain 2 strands together or they'll blow.

Room Essentials? Clear Globe Lights (25ct) : Target

Actually, if you look around, you can get a decent commercial quality set for about $80. I got mine from budgetlighting.com. I had the target lights before, they didn't last for me once they went outside.

[almondsurf]

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Nice little details on cedar fence. I see the retro filament lights are the rage right now. I look at one the other day but the light bulb cost gave me sticker price shock.

If you want those string lights, my neighbor has put up the ones from Target under their pergola, they have been using them for over 2 years. They tell me they have worked quite well. They lights aren't industrial, but will do the trick. The only caveat is you can only daisychain 2 strands together or they'll blow.

Room Essentials? Clear Globe Lights (25ct) : Target

[deejayoh]

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Here's a shot of our San Marzano bounty from this year. We planted a single plant from a nursery. It was loaded with fruit! Still more on the plant, this was just the first picking

[UtahBeehiver]

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DJ,

Turned out very nice. I may copy your idea for our pergola. It was a pleasure to meet you and Becky (hope I got the name right) the other night. Nice to share a brew with you folks.

[deejayoh]

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Let there be light!

Not really oven related, but I wanted to share the results of my patio light stringing. It was a bit of a fiddly project but I am really pleased with the results!



It has come a long way from this, which is the only picture I took of the backyard before this whole project started!

[Greenman]

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Great job. Congratulations.

No more words required.

[Amac]

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Dennis well done - you are a credit to the class of... was it 12 .. really nice finish - I'm still under tarp - trying to decide

[deejayoh]

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Nice little details on cedar fence. I see the retro filament lights are the rage right now. I look at one the other day but the light bulb cost gave me sticker price shock.

Budget Lighting Inc.

Less than a buck each for the bulbs and under $100 for the bulbs + a 48' heavy light string after applying coupon codes. Plus free shipping. The box just showed up at my door and first impression is that the quality seems quite good!

btw - We are going to be passing through SLC next week on our way to the Grand Canyon. Not sure what the schedule looks like, but if the stars align, maybe we could arrange a viewing?

[UtahBeehiver]

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Nice little details on cedar fence. I see the retro filament lights are the rage right now. I look at one the other day but the light bulb cost gave me sticker price shock.

[deejayoh]

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Checking back in with a couple updates. I've been working on finishing up details in the backyard all spring, it feels like it is finally shaping up.

I installed a cedar fence and flowerbed where there once was an ugly old cyclone fence



from this



Also finally got my oven tools hung up.



Next project is a string of retro-style patio lights around the dining area. I am super excited to get these installed.

[Gulf]

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Did you happen to see this kid at the parade?

A very heart warming story from ya'lls "left coast" .

[deejayoh]

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Congratulations, on the win!.......... Although, I am sorry that ya'll had to "totally" embarass one of Archies' boys like that . But, it wasn't the "Hawks" job too keep the score down .

Thanks Gulf. I went to the parade yesterday. It was CRAZY! There were people 25 deep both sides of the street the whole route, plus another 100k in the stadiums.

We ended up not firing the oven for the SB. Went to a party at a friends. I didn't want to miss one minute of the game!

[Greenman]

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The game was well reported in Aus. It probably has a fan base here too but I am sure that since the under dogs got up it would have been popular with those who like to see the long odds come home.

I am sure that the occasion has spawned a lot of good food from the forno and we all look forward to seeing the outcomes.

[Gulf]

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Congratulations, on the win!.......... Although, I am sorry that ya'll had to "totally" embarass one of Archies' boys like that . But, it wasn't the "Hawks" job too keep the score down .