Wood or other material to build top of pergola

[jsr]

thanks for all the replies

[MG Man]

back to the topic of toilets.............
special ordered this toilet today:


We bought this one as well, as they had it in stock


The squared off seats are very comfy

I wanna order this sink / faucet combo but wifey not too hot on the idea


The sink has a nice commercial feel....hard edges, structural creases


The faucet has the look of a pot filler, but is more for style than function, as the gooseneck is not as flexible as the design implies


I might end up buying a proper fold-away pot filler

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ I have a faucet like that in the kitchen - very useful
It is very flexible and easy to use

buy the stainless version and not the chrome/nickel version - the finish will last longer

the toilets are nice!
from the pictures, I like you taste!

[Strugglerzinc]

Wifey got one of these (minus the faucet)



And one of these...18" high





MG,

Been looking for a throne like the second one. Where'd you find it?

[MG Man]

^^^plumbing place in Fernandes Compound
Duane, u shud know I don't do chrome
Stainless steel ftw

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

^ well you posted a photo of the chrome model

I got this one - they are called "pre-rinse" kitchen faucets

[MG Man]

well sorry nah fadda
I was watchin the stainless steel one they had from Mirabelle
the toilet I special-ordered is also from Mirabelle

[MG Man]

I real likin this pot filler too

[copper_shot]

i like the direction of this thread..

modern...

wish i coulda post some pics...but.. the other half wouldnt permit...

[MG Man]

why?
jus tell she stop posin every time yuh point de camera

[Rahtid]

bump up

[Ignorant Ignis]

just wanted to point out....

those doors sold by roopnarine and abc interiors ... is pure crap Chinese made doors. (mexin)
totally inferior parts
and the laminate peels off if facing direct weather.

DO NOT BUY THEM

[Rahtid]

just wanted to point out....

those doors sold by roopnarine and abc interiors ... is pure crap Chinese made doors. (mexin)
totally inferior parts
and the laminate peels off if facing direct weather.

DO NOT BUY THEM

Hence the price,,,remember in this thread where I said teh price and men were astounded?

[07baracuda]

I think cedar is good.

[KIA Motors]

How is this holding out 5 yrs after?

I built one using greenheart
Paul 684-5350

This is what I did in Google SketchUp




this is the final product (waiting for the grass and plants to grow)









will check unique doors cause I really want to change the front door and get rid of the burglar proofing.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Too dark right now. I'll take some pics tomorrow!

[KIA Motors]

Too dark right now. I'll take some pics tomorrow!

thz, you seem like you have some nice stuff...who did you use for your kitchen cabinets? same guy?

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Too dark right now. I'll take some pics tomorrow!

thz, you seem like you have some nice stuff...who did you use for your kitchen cabinets? same guy?

haven't tackled the kitchen as yet, still has the same cabinets it came with when i bought the house.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

How is this holding out 5 yrs after?

It can do with a refinish now. I will need to sand it and re-apply the Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane. It held up nicely considering it is on the windward side of the house facing east so it gets blasted constantly with rain, wind and sun. I did an extension since then and even with all the dust and construction it's still doing well.

[pugboy]

that holding up real good,
must be a combination of the quality of wood and the finish.

Regular pine would not look so after 5 years of UV, sun and rain

those curves ends of the greenheart must have been a beyotch to cut with a jigsaw(if they did)

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

that holding up real good,
must be a combination of the quality of wood and the finish.

Regular pine would not look so after 5 years of UV, sun and rain

those curves ends of the greenheart must have been a beyotch to cut with a jigsaw(if they did)

i saw the joiner destroy drill bits, circular and chop saw blades with that wood. He brought the ends cut already before he built it up so I assume he used a scroll saw at his shop. Each plank is 2" thick.

[pugboy]

did the minwax coating just fade or is a thick varnish layer and peeling ?

I have found the thompsons works well and is more of an oil that is absorbed and
just fades a bit and simply needs to be painted on again

[KIA Motors]

hey guys...do you guys know about using apple matt for kitchen cabinets? A wood work guy came to give me a quote and suggested I use this because I want to stain it dark/black.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

did the minwax coating just fade or is a thick varnish layer and peeling ?

I have found the thompsons works well and is more of an oil that is absorbed and
just fades a bit and simply needs to be painted on again

just faded right now and you can see the spots where it went on heavier and spots it went on lighter have weathered to a lighter colour. ANy urethane will need to be sanded and reapplied I think

[dok_tec]

That actually held up pretty well duane and looks good must say. Curious about the bases though where water damage would show its ugly face.Did you seal the bottom of pillars with silicone? and warping or rotting with spread upwards?

[pugboy]

I now see the addition/extension.
Is it a concrete roof ? The molding around top edge looks good.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I now see the addition/extension.
Is it a concrete roof ? The molding around top edge looks good.

thanks!
There is a Damus roof there, not concrete. The molding is concrete.

The garage door is a rolling shutter made from reinforced aluminum from Alutech USA, the local agents are OFS Canvas.

That actually held up pretty well duane and looks good must say. Curious about the bases though where water damage would show its ugly face.Did you seal the bottom of pillars with silicone? and warping or rotting with spread upwards?

actually the floor is natural limestone and coral, with actual pieces of coral in it - it is very porous so water does not stay around the column. It actually helps to wick water away from the base. There is no sign of water damage yet. They use greenheart planks to made a jetty, so I think this will remain resilient for a while.

[ckavsinba]

Duane - what color green did you paint the outside with?

BTW, the new addition looks great!

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Duane - what color green did you paint the outside with?

BTW, the new addition looks great!

It's two shades, the extension is a darker green. I'll get the colour codes and let you know

[KIA Motors]

Duane, make a "house" version of trinituner!!!