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[BarbarianBrewer]

Plus 1 for 3" is plenty and surface temperature.

It takes as little time for the temperature in the center to get to where you want it to be but in the meantime, the temperature on the outside is still being subjected to the heat source and getting above your desired temperature. My study between the temperature on the glass surface and the temperature 12" into the center of the carboy never saw a difference greater then 4 °F when using a heat belt applying heat evenly. Crazy temperature differences in fermentation tanks does happen but they are not that much on the homebrew level when you're doing 5 gallons at a time....RDWHAHB

A few years ago I did the same test and saw a similar max variance at high kreuzen.

 

[Donoroto]

The front steps are completed, still have to buy and put down the paving stones. These are not inexpensive, so that needs to wait a bit.

 

[Donoroto]

Also finished a small pavilion at our church's community garden. This past summer we produced over 600 pounds of vegetables for local hungry families. Sad that in such a wealthy area we have folks who don't always know when their next meal will be.

This is my design and effort, with some help from a few of the men in the church. We got a grant from the Atlanta Food Alliance to finance the materials.

This roof-on-stilts will protect volunteers from rain and dun as they sort snd clean the harvest.

 

[RoadRoach]

The front steps are completed, still have to buy and put down the paving stones. These are not inexpensive, so that needs to wait a bit.
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Do yourself a favor and get some kind of slip/skid strips put on that composite decking, immediately. Yours looks almost identical construction to mine, except mine has 9 steps. I launched off the top landing one morning when there was frost on the decking, which is how I tore my right rotator cuff the second time. I didn't stop until I got to the bottom step. That probably didn't help my back either. I love the composite stuff for being maintenance free, but WOW, that stuff is slicker than greased monkey snot when it has frost on it.

 

[RoadRoach]

The front steps are completed, still have to buy and put down the paving stones. These are not inexpensive, so that needs to wait a bit.
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Have you thought about making a couple molds and just pour your own pavers? A lotta work, but you'll get exactly what you want for the cost of bagged concrete mix. Each 60 pound bag should make about 3-4 pavers, depending on how big you make them, obviously.

 

[Donoroto]

Have you thought about making a couple molds and just pour your own pavers? A lotta work, but you'll get exactly what you want for the cost of bagged concrete mix. Each 60 pound bag should make about 3-4 pavers, depending on how big you make them, obviously.

I have, but there are thousands around the house and these need to match. And I need 250 of them...

 

[RoadRoach]

I have, but there are thousands around the house and these need to match. And I need 250 of them...

Yep. That's a lotta work.

The little beige colored ones in the photo? Are you going to cover the gravel, or leave it as is? I did something similar with gravel across the back of the house. I put landscaping cloth under it for weed control, and glad I did it. Sure cut down on all the weed trimming in tight places around the AC and stairs to my deck. Also got rid of some soggy spots that had us tracking mud in the house constantly. Probably not a good idea to wear stiletto heels back there, but sure beats the cost of the pavers and the work to put 'em down. I'm gonna make some next year to put down the center of the gravel for more even walking surface. Already have a mixer, just need to make the mold(s).

 

[Donoroto]

Yep. That's a lotta work.

The little beige colored ones in the photo? Are you going to cover the gravel, or leave it as is? I did something similar with gravel across the back of the house. I put landscaping cloth under it for weed control, and glad I did it. Sure cut down on all the weed trimming in tight places around the AC and stairs to my deck. Also got rid of some soggy spots that had us tracking mud in the house constantly. Probably not a good idea to wear stiletto heels back there, but sure beats the cost of the pavers and the work to put 'em down. I'm gonna make some next year to put down the center of the gravel for more even walking surface. Already have a mixer, just need to make the mold(s).

In theory they are gray, but the clay...

Yes, I'm covering the gravel with them, atop about an inch of granite dust. Makes then easy to level, and holds better than sand.

Under the gravel is more gravel, then the scrap bricks from the former front steps. The very few weeds that grow won't stand a chance.

 

[RoadRoach]

In theory they are gray, but the clay...

Yes, I'm covering the gravel with them, atop about an inch of granite dust. Makes then easy to level, and holds better than sand.

Under the gravel is more gravel, then the scrap bricks from the former front steps. The very few weeds that grow won't stand a chance.

What I did;

I used stainless or galvanized hardware for every fastener. I don’t like rusty screws. We painted all the framing components before assembly and and another coat after. The decking and stair treads are composite and the rails and balusters are fiberglass. The toe kicks on the stairs are PVC. The lights on the bottom posts are solar. They don’t work well in winter because they don’t get enough sunlight due to being on the north side of the house. I usually clean them and replace the chargeable batteries every spring. Can’t really see the slab we poured to build on. No wood in direct contact with the ground.
Here’s the stairs for my deck from underneath. Built the front stairs just like these, except for these being all PT lumber. No composites on the back deck

 

[Donoroto]

What I did;
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I used stainless or galvanized hardware for every fastener. I don’t like rusty screws. We painted all the framing components before assembly and and another coat after. The decking and stair treads are composite and the rails and balusters are fiberglass. The toe kicks on the stairs are PVC. The lights on the bottom posts are solar. They don’t work well in winter because they don’t get enough sunlight due to being on the north side of the house. I usually clean them and replace the chargeable batteries every spring. Can’t really see the slab we poured to build on. No wood in direct contact with the ground.
Here’s the stairs for my deck from underneath. Built the front stairs just like these, except for these being all PT lumber. No composites on the back deck
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Code requires rust-resistant fasteners, so yeah, that's mine too. Nothing painted though, all pt or plastic.

 

[RoadRoach]

Code requires rust-resistant fasteners, so yeah, that's mine too. Nothing painted though, all pt or plastic.

"Rust Resistant" does not mean rust proof, so most contractors get away with cheap painted screws/nails. If I'm spending what it costs for composite flooring, I'm gonna be sorely disappointed if I see rust spots in a couple years because the paint got scratched on a "rust resistant" screw or nail. Good material demands good fasteners.

 

[Zambi]

Yep. Probably not a good idea to wear stiletto heels back there

I just got this visual of @RoadRoach on his stiletto heels

 

[Zambi]

OK,
Work in progress
Nothing as fancy as all the projects above
One wall at the back of my house is/was still canvas.
Changing it now to ferrous cement.
It's the bathroom and I'm keeping the wall of the floor for easy cleaning anf drainage

[To be continued]

Can I post video's?
If so, I can show the other (finished) bathroom

 

[Donoroto]

I dont think videos can be posted. I tried just now.

 

[RoadRoach]

I dont think videos can be posted. I tried just now.

I've tried a few of fermenters/airlocks, and nope.

 

[RoadRoach]

I just got this visual of @RoadRoach on his stiletto heels

Well, I don't show 'em to everybody, LOL.

 

[GFHomebrew]

OK,
Work in progress
Nothing as fancy as all the projects above
One wall at the back of my house is/was still canvas.
Changing it now to ferrous cement.
It's the bathroom and I'm keeping the wall of the floor for easy cleaning anf drainage
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[To be continued]

Can I post video's?
If so, I can show the other (finished) bathroom

You gotta upload it to YouTube then link it in here we click on the icon and it'll upload it can take awhile depending on your internet quality

Here see

 

[Ward Chillington]

Love it Zambi! A Lou with a view!

 

[RoadRoach]

Lou was the guy that couldn't figure out Who was on first, wasn't he?

 

[Zambi]

Getting on with my wall

Inside tomorrow plus shining
Outside shining the day after.
Then waiting
And waiting
And waiting
(Watching cement dry is boring)
Before painting