| Project by Zuki | posted 104 days ago | 390 views | 1 time favorited | 15 comments | ![]() |
This is one for the projects that DW wanted completed this summer. It was a damp rainy sort of day so I thought I would get out in the shop and tackle it. As you can see the “temporary” window well retaining wall was in pretty ungly shape.
This is the lumber I will be using for several outdoor projects this year.
The frame screwed up
A test fit.
I ran out of clamps so I had to use my drill and a box of screws to hold things in place so i could get an idea what the whole thing would look like.
Actually putting it together.
Finished product.
I think it is a big improvement over this . . . and it only took a couple of hours.
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15 comments so far
RobH
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posted 104 days ago
Really good looking solution to a problem. Great design and great taste. Keep up the good work.
Rob
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luba
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posted 104 days ago
It looks really good. My question is …...... It does not look like you used a pressure treated wood. Isn’t it going to rot soon being on the outside and the bad weather that you have out there? Just wondering.
Luba
jockmike2
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posted 104 days ago
Looks good Zuki. Nice home improvement.
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ChuckM
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posted 104 days ago
Nice solution to another otherwise an eye sore problem.
Apply a couple coats of exterior waterproofing finish (available from any home centre) (or make your own: http://tinyurl.com/6qdean) and that should take care of untreated wood.
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James Early
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posted 104 days ago
Classiest one of its kind I’ve ever seen. :-)
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MsDebbieP
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posted 104 days ago
very nice!! and we are planning on putting a mini garden between 2 of our window wells but they will need some type of border to keep the dirt from going into them—- this will be perfect. I’m going to copy the idea!!
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Bob #2
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posted 103 days ago
It’s a bit too much wood for me. ( nicely done though)
I think I will do mine with landscaping stones and a bit of mortar.
Cheers
Bob
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Zuki
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posted 103 days ago
Tks all
Luba, I choose not to use PT wood in any of my projects because of the chemicals contained in the wood. Besides having to take additional precautions when handling the wood, I am concerned about possible leaching and those who may touch the completed project. The two most popular ingredients in PT wood are ACQ and CA . . . both of which are registered pesticides in Canada.
Instead I use either a mixture of Soy oil or Olive oil with some activated charcoal. The oil soaks into the wood providing a barrier against moisture. Some time ago DW found a link explaining how activated charcoal can be used as a wood preserver. I would post the link, however in the great computer crash of 2008 (when DW’s computer took a dive) much information was lost. I know that there are “natural” wood preservers out there, but this has worked for us so far.
We also use the same mixture for a waterproofing.
MsD . . . you are going to have to speak to DW and get approval :-).
Oh . . . forgot to mention that the material used for the frame was 2×8 construction grade spruce. The boards are 1×6 non-PT decking boards.
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thetimberkid
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posted 103 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 103 days ago
Hi Zuki;
Nice job. Great solution.
Lee
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darryl
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posted 103 days ago
definately an improvement.
I’m curious about your oil/charcoal mixture as a wood preserver. what type of ratio do you use for the mix?
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Napaman
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posted 103 days ago
very cool…thanks for all the extra picts…like the curve in the final product…
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Zuki
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posted 103 days ago
Darryl . . . I dont really have a ratio. I usually 1/2 fill a butter tub container and empty 1 activated chacoal capsule and mix. The oil turns greyish in colour.
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TedM
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posted 102 days ago
It looks great!
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eklectic
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posted 100 days ago
This is such a great idea! Love the homemade preserver!
I guess a lot of people from GT will come and check this thanks to DW and MsD!
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