We kept hearing a scratching noise coming from the upper part of the bay window and noticed a bird hanging on the molding. Upon further inspection, it was evident that it was
Read More...Courtyard – Arbor Finishing Pieces Continued
Finishing molding, plinth and post top added to left side. Left side complete.
Read More...Courtyard – Arbor Finishing Pieces Continued
Top piece added. Some of the finishing molding added and nail holes filled. Some of the finishing molding added and nail holes filled.
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One of the pieces that goes on the top of each side ready to be installed. Left piece installed. In order to tie the arbor in with the design of the house,
Read More...Courtyard – Arbor Right Side Construction
Right post installed and painted. Top cross-member added. Cross-member painted and lattice added.
Read More...Courtyard – Arbor Arch Finishing & Left Side Construction
After drying overnight, I took the sander to the filler. Even though it had a cement like texture, it sanded fairly easily and came out pretty smooth. Front side of sanded arbor
Read More...Courtyard – Arbor Arch Crack Filling
Because the piece that creates the arch is made up of several thin pieces of wood, there are a lot of places where the glue didn’t quite fill the cracks. I’m trying
Read More...Courtyard – Arbor Arch Installation & Gate Latch Installation
Top of the gate posts notched to add the arch piece. Another view of the notches. The fully cured arch with the mating notches cut. Just need to sand down the glue
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