Trials teach us what we are; they dig up the soil, and let us see what we are made of. ~Charles Spurgeon

Showing posts with label construction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label construction. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

These guys have a fun job!!!

Now that the concrete slab is gone it was time for the structure to come down.  We all joked about connecting the structure to our contractors truck and pulling it down but we weren't sure if that was the best choice.  Our back patio was not some tin roof that could easily be pulled down.  Once it came to making a decision we decided to choose the more fun approach. After much prep work and one failed attempt we finally did it.  The video does not capture the coolness but you can see it did work and it was fun!!!
Here are some pics along with the video.
 
Before




Now for the new floor and new structure. Yay!!!


Monday, August 8, 2011

More Construction...Back Patio

This weekend consisted of taking out the existing concrete floor. This concrete has been curing for more than 50 years and some of the areas were close to 10 inches thick!!!  Between Dad, hubby and I we were able to rip it out.  I have always wanted to work a jack hammer.  I have to tell you, if God would have made me a boy, I would definently be in construction!
 
Before















And of course each girl wanted to take a ride in the "tractor"

Our back patio.
 
After pic.  Whew!!  That was fun!
Now we can rip the structure down. Wait until you see this!!! Some chains, a bobcat and wah lah!  I'll post the video tomorrow.