Today the Masons came and framed up the new rear of the house stoop and steps to the patio and also the front sidewalk and three tired 6 foot wide front steps to the entrance. I had those redone because I wanted only 5 inch heighton the rise of the steps. They are 30 inches deep each.
Why that big? Because as we get older we sometimes will need an assist in walking so a walker or a rollator may be in order. Maybe later a wheelchair. Who knows.. I just want large enough and smaller height differences in the steps leading to the front door system. None of us is getting any younger so planning time is now..
I am enjoying watching the masons use the various trowels and work the 4000# mix concrete. Yep, its 4,000 #. That's what I had before and what they are replacing with.. It will last a very long time and is very hard.
SO I am trapped in my house because both entrances have fresh concrete poured.. I hope they put up some planks to walk in and out with. The rear entrance lends itself to that.
SO, another project completed. I have to decide if I want to do the last one or not or go a different route.
Will have to see and think on it... For now, its looking pretty good.
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