Designin & Building Pool House Cabanas

Designin & Building Pool House Cabanas - If you're thinking of building a cabana to add functionality and beauty to your pool area, there are a few things you should keep in mind in the planning stages. Once your cabana is built, it's hard to turn back time, so give some attention to detail and figure out exactly what your want your pool house cabana to be. Make a list must your haves, like, sufficient storage, but entertaining space for at least six people and a bathroom, for example.

Pay some attention to location. If it's not close to the pool, it's not a cabana. It's either a storage shed or a guest house, or a combination of both. But don't locate it so that it blocks out all the rays you and your family want to catch poolside. Do you want a mini-kitchen or mini-bar, a bathroom with shower and cable/internet? Incorrect or poorly thought out placement could cost you much more if you have to pull utility lines far from the domestic interface. If you live in a multiple season climate, environment and weather may play a role, so keep that in mind.

Inside, forethought into design should take into account how you plan to use it and how much you will need to store. Clever storage options, like shelving and cabinets designed to hold your specific items, can maximize your capacity and entertaining and relaxing space. Layout should be functional. If you plan to utilize for entertaining, put those facilities up front and keep your storage areas as much out of sight as possible.

Most cabanas are around 8' x 12' or 10' x 14'. Five sided models are 10' or 11'. There really aren't any hard and fast rules, though. The most important thing is to make sure you've sized your cabana to meet your current, and possibly future, needs. It also has to not overwhelm the setting. A gigantic cabana may be what you want, but if you don't have the space, it will just look out of place. Most cabana must haves include a changing space, pool equipment storage, and either a small kitchen and bar area, and shower. It really depends on your desires, your space and other needs unique to you.

Premium grade western red cedar or maintenance free wood fiber siding are the most common materials available and come in a variety of colors to suit your décor and style. Extend or compliment your home, garden or pool area with different materials and looks. Pool house cabanas can blend seamlessly into the exterior of your home and yard. A little pre-planning and thought, and your pool house cabana can create an inviting, elegant addition to your home, pool and outdoor experience. Source

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Why Hire a Professional to Install Interlocking Stones?

Why Hire a Professional to Install Interlocking Stones? - When you think of laying stones, you may think the process is easy. When you drive through your neighborhood and see the beautiful landscape of paved walkways, you may look at the beautiful stones and think of how wonderful they would look in your yard. You may also think laying stones wouldn't take much time, and the tools, if you need any at all, would be lying around in your garage. While the thoughts are optimistic, they are false. Unless you are already a professional landscaper, it is doubtful you carry the proper tools and knowledge to ensure a job well done.

The Process

Laying interlocking stones is not an easy task. A vast knowledge and an array of tools are needed. Not only do you need precise attention to detail, you will need a well thought out plan.

Some parts of the process include:

· Planning the area. Looking for anything that could hinder the process such as tree roots.

· You will need to demolish parts of the area. This involves debris that needs to be properly removed.

· There is the preparation of the ground itself. The ground needs to be checked for flexibility in order for the stones to remain in place.

· Cutting the stones to fit in precise positions

Proper planning ensures the stones will lay flat and secure, the paving stones are cut evenly, and that the stones can withstand being cut.

If you do not get the correct stones, cutting them could lead to them falling apart. Cutting stones requires certain tools. If you do not already own these specific tools, they will either have to be rented or purchased, and they are not cheap.

You will also need tools to prepare the grounds. You will need bonding components and a knowledge of how the bonding component is used in order to ensure the stones are tightly interlocked.

Hiring a professional will keep your landscape looking the way it should.

It will ensure:

· The stones are laid properly

· The debris is hauled away properly

· The right tools for the job are used to ensure great work, and

· A professional will have the experience and working knowledge to ensure the job meets certain standards, meets longevity, and instills beauty to not only your home, but your neighborhood.

Don't let your optimism get in the way, costing you thousands of dollars, wasted time, and a lengthy headache. Be logical and hire a professional. Source

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Paver Stone Installation - Pros and Cons of Sealing

Paver Stone Installation - Pros and Cons of Sealing - Paver stones are part of a landscaping material that is used to line patios, walkways, and driveways. They are made of various materials with the most common being stone, brick, and concrete. You can get them in many different sizes. Paver stones are tough and durable but they can be susceptible to damage by weather changes, staining, mildew, fading, etc. To keep them from becoming damaged along with keeping then looking shiny and new you should seal them. If you do decide to seal them you should do this every one to two years. Make sure that you are using the sealant that is specifically designed for the type of pavers you have. When you do paver stone installation you should wait at least two to three weeks before you seal the paver stone.

Pros

• Weather protection - when using sealants after paver stone installation it can save your paver stones from being damaged by snow and ice. The reason is that sealants can withstand a harsh climate and harsh weather. If it is not sealed water will seep through and it could lead to the formation of puddles below the surface where the installation has been done. This can cause frost heaves and cracks. A sealant will repel the water and fill the pores by preserving the sand dust found in the joints.

• Longevity and durability - sealant helps to ensure a longer life of the paving stones and when you use a quality sealant it will protect them from various forms of damage. The sealant will also prevent weeds from growing in the paving stone joints.

• Appearance - using sealant will help to block the harmful UV rays and help prevent fading.

Cons

• Cost - when choosing sealant do not choose the cheaper one as the cheaper it gets the thinner it will be. Chose one that is of high quality and reliable for maximum protection. The sealants that are used for concrete driveways, walkways, and pathways are more expensive than ones used on asphalt driveways but the expensive sealant will last longer.

• Safety measures - after installation, before you seal them you will need to wear safety equipment like shoe covers, gloves, and mask because the sealant can be hard to remove if you come in contact with the sealant. The chemicals in the sealant can make a surface slippery, especially in snow and rain. The urethane and acrylic based ones can be hazardous in case of a fire. Make sure you are applying the sealant in a well ventilated area.

• Reapplication - using sealant after paver stone installation increases the number of reapplications.

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