For the do it yourselfer I would strongly recommend it. I would also level each one with a transit type level. Building pools on the firm Arizona ground as I do blocks are seldom used. But I know the soil and use them when needed. I also laser level and pack the ground several times during my pool installation. It is better as a beginner to use the blocks and make sure they are all level. See similar questions...

c. On particular areas where the use of concrete wall is not practical (e.g. septic tank, parapet and zocallo walls, kitchen counter stand, and comfort room partitions. See similar questions...

Concrete allows us to build a better court, guaranteeting the base for 10 years. One of our chief concerns is durability, and steel reinforced concrete meets that goal. On a DeShayes game court you will experience years of enjoyment because we used the combination of a concrete base for a durable foundation and a suspended sports surface for player comfort and safety. See similar questions...

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All of our awnings come complete with concrete "anchors". Two 1/4" or 3/8" inch holes are drilled into the concrete for each post (with a masonry bit). The anchors provided are used to mount the post brackets directly to the concrete slab. The 3" square posts are then slid over the top of the secured post brackets and a 3/8 inch bolt, washer, & nut (provided) is used to attach the post to the bracket. See similar questions...

When you want to mount the fence atop your concrete pool apron, for example, you can use floor flanges on the posts. These are bolted down using lag bolts and anchors which are available at any hardware store. You'll need four 3/8" x 2" bolts per post. It is not unusual to have an angle other than a 90 degree corner. You can use a corner post or a line post, depending on the angle. Basically, anything wider than 90 degrees, use a line post. Less than 90 degrees, use a corner post. See similar questions...

All of our Arbors come complete with concrete "anchors". 2 - 3/8" inch holes are drilled into the concrete for each post (with a masonry bit). The anchors provided are used to mount the post brackets directly to the concrete slab. The 3" square posts are then slid over the top of the secured post brackets and a 3/8 inch bolt, washer, & nut (provided) is used to attach the post to the bracket. See similar questions...

No. However there are options for post installation: Directly on a concrete slab, concrete slab with concrete footing or just a concrete footing. Read and follow the directions for properly installing posts. There isn't an engineering design to allow posts to be secured to a wooden deck. See similar questions...

No, all Marble Face Polished /Ground Face blocks are custom made. We require a signed sales contract before we will start manufacturing any order. Since we don't make any blocks for stock, any Marble Face Polished /Ground Face blocks that are ordered in excess must be taken and cannot be returned. See similar questions...

Thorough debate ensued over the fate of last year’s debris, and in the end it was scrapped. Our faith in concrete naturally decreased, as even duck tape failed to keep it together. Perhaps this year, we shall keep it simple and avoid similar disaster. However, that would make the RA’s job far too easy, and butts were made for sitting anyway. See similar questions...

No. Allan Block is designed to sit on a compacted granular base. This saves time and money while providing a solid base for the blocks. See the Landscape Walls Guide for the recommended depth and width of base for your wall. See similar questions...

Using steel reinforced concrete is important. Our normal concrete specification is 4 inches of 4000-psi concrete installed over a sub-base of 3/4" clean stone. We use half-inch #4 steel rebar 30 " on center each way as reinforcement. See similar questions...

Basically they can be. The only thing to consider with exterior countertops is that they are subject to the elements. Rain, hail, snow, freezing and sunlight. These factors should be put into consideration when planning and building an exterior grade concrete countertop. Make sure the finish will hold up and the concrete uses colorfast agents to maintain its look. See similar questions...

Yes. There are three parts to the below grade waterproofing: French drain (foundation drain), waterproofing, and a drain board ? protection course. An ICF approved spray-on or roll-on liquid waterproofing membrane such as AquaSeal Eco-Flex is recommended from 6 inches above the finished grade to 6" down the footing. A French drain tile system should be installed at the base of the footing and covered with coarse drain rock. See similar questions...