unprofessional patio installation: The Old Saying Is - Have A Nice Trip? See You Next Fall. - 08/24/14 08:34 PM
This is a Flipper-installed patio that screams invitation to trip and the old saying is - have a nice trip?  See you next fall.
Over and over this patio had spots where things were not in plane, with both raised and sinking areas, and there were loose pavers everywhere, including the stairs.
And they want to sell this to someone else!
Like I said, this patio/sidewalk/stairs arrangement is an invitation to trip and fall.
Walking along the edges of the patio and stairs to find loose pavers (there were many) I found where some, like in the photo above, had previously … (15 comments)

unprofessional patio installation: Custom-Fit Patio - 07/08/14 09:02 PM
Walking around back I saw a custom-fit patio.
There's nothing wrong with that, if it is professional and takes common sense into account.
In this case there is not a lot that takes common sense into account.
For example, a small pocket was created in the patio to house the AC compressor.
OK, it's custom fit.
Is there a problem with that?  In my opinion yes. 
1.  The compressor is 16 years old.  How much longer will it last?
2.  When it is replaced, will the new unit have exactly the same footprint as this one?  Will it fit so precisely … (37 comments)

 
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