Bill and Ellen Costantino of Caledonia, Michigan invited me back to install a curving stairway between two previously installed gardens. The steps and new walls compliment the front entrance I installed for Bill and Ellen a couple years ago.
I have posted a before and a couple of after pictures for you to compare. Amazing what can be done with a little thought and design time.
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| The tread was built using Moss Creta Wall Capstone and a custom tumbled, moss colored pavers. Each 12" deep capstone required cutting using a gas power cement saw in order to get each piece fitted tightly against the next. |
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| The rise of the steps and the associated retaining wall and facing were built using Moss Creta Wall, a product from Paveloc. The end of each exposed retaining wall block at the end of the wall and center of the wall where the straight and curved walls meet were trimmed using chisels and hammer to keep a consistent stoneface throughout. To get your landscape design and installation plan ready Call Brent @ (616) 328-3258 |
Because the project was installed in relatively cold conditions, I used a high tech mason's glue called Type-4 Ultra Wet. I have never been so impressed with an adhesive. Even in below freezing temperatures, this stuff stayed soft and went on smoothly. And as the name suggests, it adhered even wet blocks with no problems.
To see this project in person, or discuss your own Hardscape project, give Brent a Call @ 616 940-9166.
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