42" build in Central Texas

[Tscarborough]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

They hit an underground spring in Corsicana. All the equipment is still in the pit, covered by 40 foot of water.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Got all the Brick Veneer done except for some around the front because I cant install the soffit until I get my lights. That has been an issue,,, finding LED recessed light that are less than 5" deep. I think I have found them but wont be here for a week. Good thing because wife and I going to the Mountains for a week.

Theres a Grimaldis Coal Fired Pizza in Reno we will hit on Tuesday! Been to the one in NYC. Hope this one is as good.

BTW, The Corsicana (Texas) Bricks have been laying around my place or my Parents place for 30-40 years. I was born there and lived there till 1975. The Brick Plant was a large employer there and we still see Corsicana Bricks in various places today. I incorporated one into my Veneer.

[mirassou]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

That's so coincidental. I just took an 8 point buck last weekend just outside my fence.

Yes, the house is on 42 acres and I have about 3/4 an acre of the front yard fenced....this buck was in the front field just outside the fence.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Slate is always a great choice too, if you can get reclaimed even better. What kind of metal trim are you doing? Fascia? Dripedge? They didn't have that in ancient Rome you know.

Just saw this,,, Now Im thinking I may do Hardi Board or Rough Cedar. The Metal poses some problems and once again I cant find anyone who has time for a small job like this. I dont have any experience with a Brake and honestly it doesnt appeal to me anymore. Hardi Board with a wood grain... Not going to see it
much with the Rake from my Tile covering much of it anyway

[Tscarborough]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Wow, that definitely goes on the list to visit.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I like the look and think it ties well, but it is going to give you fits to cut the brick in, and you are going to have some big mortar gaps. Do not cut brick to fit tight, it needs joints around the stone to look natural.

I would be tempted to cut it along the black line, and if you want it a tad rustic, don't cut them all exactly equal (but within a mortar joint, say 1/4-3/4), and not necessarily exactly on the arc.

Thats a thought for sure,,,, Im glad you didnt nix my center stone as I shaped it as a salute to Forno Bravo , as in their Flame logo. If I keep my original design, I may drop in a couple of shaped stones in those 2 gaps on the right side so that I dont have to deal with that.
Tom, have you tried The Leaning Pear out in Wimberley? Put it on your list!

[kanoer54]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

This is looking like a real artisan laid up this stone and brick. Looking forward to the final photos!!! keep posting the pics.

[Tscarborough]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

I like the look and think it ties well, but it is going to give you fits to cut the brick in, and you are going to have some big mortar gaps. Do not cut brick to fit tight, it needs joints around the stone to look natural.

I would be tempted to cut it along the black line, and if you want it a tad rustic, don't cut them all exactly equal (but within a mortar joint, say 1/4-3/4), and not necessarily exactly on the arc.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

...and you need advice? LOL...looks wonderful!

I have always like the blending of Brick and Stone on Homes. I do think its going to look fine, Not really old Italian Style but the more I look at it and picture the Brick next to it I like it. It might be tricky where the brick meets the Stone. Im thinking I will cut the brick close enough that I wont have mortar between the Brick/Stone.

[mirassou]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

...and you need advice? LOL...looks wonderful!

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Had the morning to work on my outer Arch. It was 38 degrees with a 25 mph north wind , just so ya know

Id love some honest opinions about how you think this stone will look with the Brick. Keep in mind that my home 12' away is stone very similar to what I used here. I may clip the top right corner off so I can merge the brick better without a gap.
Tom, I went ahead and stuck the stones to both the firebrick arch and the Hardi Backer. The thinset Im using is FlexBond and is supposed to Flex a tiny bit. I figure if it cracks due to movement, I can make a repair easily

[kbartman]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

That owl is one beautiful fine friend to keep around to enjoy..........Thanks for posting all those great pictures for all of us to enjoy...............

Watch out someone doesn't shoot her.

..........That would be cruel, illegal, and not very good wildlife management either............. Managing the rodent population, is just as important as good sportsman helps manage the deer population from starving or becoming common road kill...............

[david s]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

Watch out someone doesn't shoot her.

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

This is the Owl that resides above my WFO. It is cold and wet this morning but with that layer of feathers I think she is very comfortable!

[GarnerAC]

Re: 42" build in Central Texas

That's so coincidental. I just took an 8 point buck last weekend just outside my fence.

Outside your fence??