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Home for Sale - $549,000 - 80 Richardson Trail Unit 19, Campton, NH 03223 Virtual Tour: https://tourwizard.net/54f8656b/

Welcome to Unit 19 , Ledgewood Village Condos .  Located on 80 Richardson Trails, Unit 19 is also located in the subdivision known as Waterville Estates in the Town of Campton NH. Campton is the Gateway to NHs White Mountains being the first town in the White Mountains  National Forest. Ledgewood Village Condos are townhouse style condos; mostly 3 story which including a walk  out lower level  with 2 additional stories above grade.  Ledgewood Townhomes are one of the largest attached condos in Waterville Estates. Typically they have 2 large bedrooms with sleep/game room- loft and 2 and a half baths all in 3 stories . There area few units , over the years that owners  have expanded the square footage by converting unfinished and hidden spaces into great usable parts of the living square feet of their units(only a few of them). UNIT 19 IS ONE OF THOSE . With the expanded square footage from those hidden and unfinished spaces makes this unit 2058 square feet of finished living space including3.5 stories. It has 3 bedrooms instead of 2 and has 2.5  bathrooms . While some of the units, that  have also opened some of this space; most have accessed them by a spiral staircases or ladders. This units and just a few others, added a real easily walkable stairway to the upper space which was hidden behind a previously sheet rocked closed wall. So instead of this being limited usability, in this unit has a real usable 3rd  bedroom and being that it is an end unit, it has a real window to the outside to provide light and ventilation. The finished square footage does not include an additional good sized room  in the lowest level that functions as a utility/laundry and  wood storage room .In addition to opening up the wall to allow the additional square footage, the previous owner  also replaced all the windows, sliders, skylights and exterior doors giving these owners a jumpstart on finishing it into a work of art and fully updated with quality and desirable features not commonly found. When you enter the unit, you enter into a mud room/airlock. With a glass french door, this space is blocked off from the main house to help retain the heat in winter and the cool in summer but being all glass, you can capture the mountain views even before entering the home. The mud rooms is all redone waiting for new tile flooring (and the Sellers are going to complete that for you ). When you walk into the mud room you are struck by the view ahead of you, so you don’t even really see the mud room for all that it offers to you . ALL you want to do is get inside to see those amazing views .Even on a lousy day this unit is filled with sunshine. With it being an end unit it offers  additional side windows which capture additional views as well as natural light. Being on the south end of one of the center building on the  view side, this unit has amazing westerly views that lead across the valley from thetown of Campton towards Waterville Valley Ski resort, Owls Nest Golf resort and looking also north toward Loon  with its and even south towards Plymouth. 

 Located in the entrance to NH’s White Mountain National Forest, Waterville Estates and Ledgewood are a destination all on their own. I will elaborate more on that feature,  in a minute but being in the White Mountains , they are surrounded by being  in the area know as  “where New England  come to play”. If you love the outdoors you will never be wanting for something to do. 

 Back to inside this townhome: you enter through the front door into a mudroom  with separate coat closet. The owners use this as a great place to store the skiis and other outdoor play equipment but are in the process of prepping the floor to install new stone look tile to finish off this renovation . The tile is purchased and will be installed by the owner who is also a licensed contractor in his home area. As you pass onward into the condo , you pass through the high quality  glass french door ; which allows you see right through to the amazing mountain views that this condo boasts (especially its red western sunsets). But if you do you miss all the amazingly redecorated space between. As you enter into a large great room, which starts off with a good sized , light filled dining space and includes  new real wood laminated floors and nicely furnished with  quality table and chairs (the place comes furnished!) ,and  freshly painted walls.  Leading further in , to an all new kitchen with quality  modernlook ,dark blue cabinets  white tile acksplash and white Corian counters .  Looking to your right of the kitchen wall is a large set of pantry cabinets on one side of the new stainless frig to a spot that the owners have designed for abeverage fridge with more cabinets. This is also going to be completed  by the Owner  and the  Corian counter over the beverage frig is cutand ready for installation .  A littlefurther down , you enter  into the home’sliving room  area. This area of the greatroom boasts ,side windows as well as a large slider leading to an outdoor deck.As this is an end unit  you have allthose extra windows on the side, for added light and also, and more importantly,bring the amazing mountain views right into your living space . Flanked by acathedral ceiling, this  living space  comes with woodstove and hearth that can  add warmth to your future ski/vacation orprimary home . Once out on the back porch you overlook the mountains, a  great place to sit and ponder while you aredrinking your morning brew or wine and cheese while watching the westernsunsets over amazing mountain views that feel like they ae a part of you .  Going upstairs or down from here . If youchoose to go up, before you start up the stairs is an all new half bath.Leading up is all newly carpeted second floor. In addition to it being new  it is a deep rich piled carpet  so your feet sink into luxury as you ascend. At the top of the stairs, the owners, have this set up this loft space  with a bed for additional sleeping but is open looking down towards the living room below(cathedral ceilings). The space would also serve as a great place to hang out and play a game or two, watch tv or read a book. With a large closet, it is great place to keep the games and a lot of  other common items you might want handy. Down a hall , you will find one of two, new renovated full baths leading to a large bedroom that the current owners use as a bunk room. It currently has sleeping for 4+ and still has room to easily move around . Large open windows in this room on both exterior walls(remember this is an end unit) make a great place  for this to also be used as a primary bedroom, should you choose  it as your master. Upa normal set of stairs leading to the 4th story , you will find a second large bedroom with side window, which over looking the mountains in the southern valley. Descending back to the first story , you descend again to a walk out  finished 1st floor. Again all new carpet throughout the finished living space, this level starts off with left into a laundry/utility room  which is great for additional storage  but leads into a large wood storage room where you can keep the winters supply of wood for the wood stove up on the main level. Don’t want your wood inside, some of the owners have converted this into additional office or bunk room, and you could too.  Down the hall leads to what these owners are using for their primary bedroom with private newly updated  bath space and loads of closets. From this bedroom space is a most amazing mountain views out of the newer slider leaving the unit onto the grassy lawns to the rear the condo. The same view as from the upper deck is sitting in front of you, just waiting for you to take it all in.

 While this and the previous owners of this townhome never rented it, there are no restrictions for long or short term rentals in Ledgewood Village. So  if you wish to rent, you can and with Waterville Estates community amenities , this would be a killer rental. There are also no restrictions for Owners pets other than to register them with the association and to respect your neighbors by cleaning up after them and keeping them leashed or under control . BUT tenant are not allowed to bring their pets when renting from you or your neighbors.

 With all the natural light and windows , Spring , summer, fall and winter the western southern and northern skies are at your door just waiting for you to come out and play. And play you shall the mountains are calling you. You do not  even need to leave Waterville Estates Community to enjoy all thats! Dont ski or snowmobile, what do you do when all your buddies are off skiing for the day? Well how about it in the hot tub, swim a few laps in the lap pool or the all purpose pool. Or you can work out in the large oversized work out room with weights, bikes, tread mills and so much more . You can hang out and read in the reading room ,have a snack at the bar , skate on the pond in the winter or swim or boat in a mountain spring pond in the summer, play a game of pickle ball , tennis soccer, basketball or… or you can go over to Waterville Estates own ski area and watch your friends while sitting next to the fire sipping your beverage of choice .There are hot tubs, saunas , a game room , a large space for group gatherings ,an outside ampa theater to listen to music while you play in  one of the two outdoor the pool  or sit by and have a few cold beverages  at the indoor outdoor bar. And I know beyond not mentioning yet the miles upon miles of hiking mountain biking trails  there is so much more I forgot to mention so take yourself to www.watervilleestates.comand see all the details  of what it has to offer  including how the your passes will work to enter this amazing facility and what special activities the events committee has coming up .

 Outside of the estates the area is surrounded by world class skiing, golfing ,hiking, snowmobiling lakes and mountain activities including blue grass and boggie and blues festivals and others venues all summer long, The flying monkey music venue and other cultural activities as well as great restaurants , fish markets , farmers markets , coffee shops and so much more

 Being sold furnished this place is listed at only $549,000. Turn key

Condo fees are 875 a qtr

water bill is 1,108 a year

Membership fee to Waterville Estates CIF  is one time fee of 2,000

community center fees are 864/year plus your passes (which an owner pass brings in additional guests as well as owner for free and you can purchase additional day and seasonal guest and rental passes). You can have up to 6 adult members of your family have passes and all the kids and grand kids get one too.

There is one final payment left on special assessment for siding and roofs or $1500

 NOTE TO BUYER, last week, the association had all the chimneys inspected as part of an annual inspection required by their master insurance company. This unit like most  of the units in Ledgewood Village will need  some exterior chimney work done to allow  the future use of the interior woodstove. In the meantime, the Insurance company required that all woodstoves be locked off from being able to be used until they are repaired and all units will fireplaces(whichthis unit does not have),  will have to replace them  or block them off from use.  The woodstove  in this unit,  while noted  in the report as being an older woodstove; it also states that it meets  the current fire safety code standards with the exception that it will need a firebrick in its interior firebox to be replaced.  While, the Inspection company also recommended in its report, that the owners consider replacing the  woodstove because of its age and no other reason other than the one firebrick(which is minimal cost). It should be noted they sell woodstoves in their store in addition to inspecting. That will be up to the Buyers to decide for themselves, which way they wish to go as the age of a woodstove is and of itself is NOT an fire safety issue. So it is up to Buyeras to what costs , they wish to address- replacing the brick or the full stove after they  have the chance to review the report, which seller will be providing . Further note, while the exterior chimney is limited common space and therefore currently the property of the association, because the annual meeting was completed prior to this discovery, The Association had not considered the need to fund anything to do with the chimneys in the annual budget .  Because this was a surprise to all; they have made no decisions on  how to proceed with any chimney projects .Further, because some of the units have woodstoves and some have fireplaces; And some have had work done on their woodstove  unit while others need a lot more work than others, there is a major difference in costs associated with needed work. Therefore for they are considering changing the chimneys from limited common owned by the association to privately owned by the owners of each unit so everyone can do as they wish as long as if they use the chimneys , they meet the Master Insurer’s fire safety standards.  Many of the owners who have had a chance to express their thoughts, have stepped forward and said that they wish to look at other  sources of back up heat, such as LP gas fireplaces  or stoves as one example . Others do not use their fireplaces or woodstoves Because this will take some time to sort out and because winter is around the corner, a letter from Association went out to its owners, stating  that anyone who wishes to hire the company that did the report or another certified company to get their units repaired before winter on their own; they may do so  and will not have to  fear having to share in any future  chimney special assessment by having their chimney’s  repairing their own .  And  will not be required to have the chimneys reinspected , they  only need to  provide a copy of the contract with a  certified chimney company with proof of completion .Or if they wish may wait until next annual meeting (if not before ) and be apart of a collective effort of those owners that wish to get together to fund their work with a common loan.  The price of the Condo being offered does not include any chimney repair as there are multiple choices and the Sellers do not wish make a decision on behalf of the Buyer. One additional note, Master insurance policy requires that all gas grills have to be on ground level a minimum of 10 feet from combustible wall and  can not  on the  main floors deck(which pictures show grill is currently located)

 Even with this one small blick, you wont regret the  decision to make this amazing townhome with all that it has to offer , your new home- come and enjoy the vacation or primary home of your dreams in the place all of New England comes to play!

Property Type: Townhouse Building Type: Condominium Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 20 House Size: 2058 Year Built: 1987 MLS#: 4965517 For more information call 6037268642 or 6032547037

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Is There A Distinction Between Masonry Restore And Restoration?

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Niall McLaughlin Architects models castle entrance tower on siege engine

Siege engines and market halls informed the design of the Auckland Tower, a larch entrance building and viewpoint that Niall McLaughlin Architects has created for a castle in England.

The entrance marries a tall tower with a ticket hall and is the first port of call for visitors to Auckland Castle and its new Faith Museum in the town of Bishop Auckland.

Niall McLaughlin Architects decided to incorporate a lookout into the design as the castle did not previously have a tower, and the studio's founder felt it deserved one.

Above: Niall McLaughlin Architects built the entrance to Auckland Castle. Top image: it combines a tower and ticket hall

Initially, the tower was designed in stone, but it was redeveloped with an open, wooden form, which is intended to mimic a medieval siege engine – a weapon used to destroy fortifications.

This was motivated by an illustration in a book on Medieval fortifications by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc – the architect who renovated Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris.

It has a larch structure. Photo is by Richard Chivers

"We originally designed a stone tower for the castle, but Historic England objected to a tower," Niall McLaughlin Architects explained.

"They did not like the idea of the castle overlooking the town. Niall felt that every castle should have a tower to climb up," the studio told Dezeen.

The tower references siege engines. Photo is by Richard Chivers

"During the consultation, we changed our strategy by conceiving of the tower as an open timber structure, like a siege engine," it continued.

"We showed them a wonderful drawing of a siege engine from Viollet-le-Duc's book on Medieval fortifications. In this conception, the people of the town were climbing up to overlook the castle. It was a neat reversal of perception that gained general support."

Larch is contrasted with gold detailing. Photo is by Richard Chivers

Auckland Castle is the historic home of the prince bishops of Durham and according to the studio, it is one of the best-preserved bishops' palaces in Europe.

Today it has been refurbished as a faith, art and heritage space that is overseen by The Auckland Project – the charity that commissioned the entrance building.

Auckland Tower is built almost entirely built from European larch glued laminated timber, chosen by Niall McLaughlin Architects for its durability, cost and also as a nod to wooden siege engines.

The material is currently protected with "a grey surface treatment", though this will fade over time to reveal the wood's naturally weathered silver-grey finish.

The tower overlooks the castle and town

Contrasting with the grey finish of the larch are luminous gold balconies and caps on the timber structure that protect the end-grains.

"We liked the interplay of the cool muted colour temperature of the weathered wood and the slight fizz of the gold," the studio explained.

The small adjoining welcome building is designed to evoke a long market hall, which pays homage to the town's nearby market place. It is raised slightly above ground level to provide a visual link to this market as well as the castle.

Decorative panels line the entrance hall's ceiling

Inside, the hall contains a ticket desk, information point, shop and toilet, alongside space for events. Currently, there is an exhibition about the changing history of the castle.

Its walls are engraved with text telling the story of the castle, while the ceiling is lined with colourful panels, described by the studio as stencilled decorations.

These panels were designed by a curator from The Auckland Project and feature the heraldry associated with the bishops known to have once occupied the castle.

"Our intention is that the building is not simply a container for interpretation but participates in the representation of the site through its own features," the studio added.

The hall doubles as events space

Niall McLaughlin Architects was founded by architect Niall McLaughlin in London in 1991. Other recent projects by the studio include the refurbishment of a 1970s building at Jesus College in Cambridge and a country house that combines a series of stone pavilions.

In 2016, it refurbished a prayer room at a historic church in Dublin by introducing walls and furniture made from solid ash wood inside the existing space.

Photography is by Nick Kane unless stated.

Project credits:

Architect: Niall McLaughlin Architects Heritage consultant: Purcell Structural engineer: The Morton Partnership M&E consultant: TGA Consulting Quantity surveyor: Thornton Firkin LLP Project manager: Turner & Townsend Approved building inspector: Bureau Veritas Main contractor: Vest Construction Timber sub-contractor: Inwood Developments Ltd

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Rumored Buzz on countertops Boston

My wife and I are already painting like mad folks and so are rather worn out, even so the granite appears wonderful. According to the stone and field study, homeowners commit A significant A part of the granite countertops invest in method in deciding on their granite slabs. Indeed, without having an issue picking out the best granite is very important. Laminate is made from layers of plastic that are bonded to particleboard or kraft paper to produce a reliable surface area. Laminate, much like quartz, is offered below quite a few brand names. Butcher block countertops Boston are a wonderful choice in order to add sophistication and natural warmth of wood in your kitchen area. This simple but long lasting countertop materials is not hard to live with, will last for a longer time, and hardly ever goes out of fashion. Boston butcher block countertops are developed out of thick strips of actual hardwood that is glued jointly to create a clean solid surface. There are numerous wood products Employed in Boston butcher block countertops, but the most popular are maple, oak, cherry and walnut. On the whole, Virtually any Wooden kind can be turned into a butcher block, and you can have it customized to your liking also. Butcher block countertops lend a rustic really feel and heat to any kitchen. granite fabricator Boston delivers a Doing work area that could be effortlessly repaired and renewed. So what are some factors to search for? 1st, how many years has the granite fabricator been in enterprise. Fantastic function is rewarded with extra operate. Granite Brothers began as a three way partnership with spouse and children. Our core is really a household helpful work area. Providing high-quality whole kitchen area and lavatory models. Which includes kitchen area cupboards, rest room vanities, and all kinds of stone countertops. Granite Brothers did a great task in my kitchen! prompt company and delightful stone can't complain. I went with Oro Brasil in my new kitchen. D & G Kitchen area Layout, Inc, founders are former store administrators for New England Cupboard Doors which experienced An excellent reputation for supplying quality kitchen reworking providers and cabinet doorways to household and business consumers for many years. The merchandise is the greatest high-quality We now have observed, the workmanship was seamless, the employees have been courteous and very experienced, and the guidance you gave us. C. Caunt Remark: Our lab is enthusiastic about putting in two tissue lifestyle hoods. As a way to do so, we would want guidance with slicing out the prevailing lab tables (manufactured from epoxy) probably employing a power noticed. We would want 1-two cuts designed from the lab after which place our maintenance group could assistance to detach it in the wall. Butcher block countertops Boston are graded into 3. The most common is the edge grain. It is more secure and may Expense less in comparison with other butcher block countertop grades. The end grain is the most expensive but is the strongest One of the three grades. In the midst of the spectrum could be the flat grain. It really is laid out, and also the width of your boards kinds the floor in the countertop. Better density. For that reason, it doesn't require any excess sealing for use. Additionally, it doesn't call for recovering to stop stains. Being a granite countertop fabricator and installer, I used to be approached by Angie’s Record however it wasn’t to get a paid listing.  When addressing contractors of any type, excellent referrals are your best way to stay away from annoyance and problem.

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Waterproofing advice

I have a 78 year old small cape cod house in New England. We decided to finish the basement to give us a little more space, so far that has been a disaster. We flooded pretty heavily with hurricane Ida and another storm a few weeks earlier. We have a contractor in doing waterproofing and installing drain tile on the exterior. His quote wasn’t terribly expensive which didn’t bode too well with me but they’ve done a lot of other work for me and are pretty genuine so I went with it, but I’m pretty nervous about how it’s going and I’m looking for a few other opinions.

The problem I have is if it rains for 10 - 12 hours at a moderate rate I’m ok, the ground can soak and relieve the water and I’ve no issue. But if it’s heavy rain the ground gets saturated, hydrostatic pressure builds and the water floods in through the joints in the rubble stone foundation right at the basement slab level. I assumed the right course of action was to excavate the outside, fill any loose or missing joints, apply a waterproof membrane, gravel at the footing, pipe on top, more gravel, fabric and backfill. And that’s what was discussed and agreed with the contractor. My worry started when they excavated and applied the brush on membrane. The foundation stone was much more jagged and messy than what was done above grade and it doesn’t look like every nook and cranny has been covered. But my biggest concern is the depth of the pipe. They brushed on the tar (insert technical term) then laid 1” xps insulation against the wall, backfilled to within 16 “ of the lawn level, put 2 inches of gravel, then the pipe and another couple of inches of gravel mixed with the soil, put fabric over the top and filled the rest with the soil.

I’m probably ok with the brush on tar not covering every single spot just under the lawn but down deeper where the water was coming through I’m really concerned about and I can’t for the life of me figure out why the pipe isn’t installed at the footing. I get that it will catch the ground water for the first 8 - 10 inches but I’m worried about the water soaking down below that point. I raised the issue with them and was told not to worry and they’ve done this a bunch of times and everything is going to be good.

But I can’t help worry because I’m spending a lot of money not only waterproofing but finishing the basement also. There’s a link to pictures below. A couple of things I for sure know are not right.

the amount of gravel used. I estimate 2 inches under the pipe, maybe 3 inches on top.

*placement of fabric. The gravel is mixed with the soil and covered with fabric before more soil is put on top.

I have a good idea of the response I’m going to get but I welcome them regardless. I’d like to know, how effective is the pipe at that height? -Am I overreacting? -How good is that brush on product they’re using for a very irregular jagged stone foundation? -what use is the xps insulation especially as it is installed, there’s gaps all over it? -am I just being picky with the gravel? Is a few inches adequate? -what would be the average warranty given by the contractor for this kind of work? Because if they refuse to make it right that’s the route I’m taking, 5 year warranty to fix and repair the waterproofing as well as fix and repair or replace whatever gets damaged inside of the basement.

Im in the construction business myself albeit in a different field and I know reading and following manufacturers instructions to the very letter of the law isn’t always followed and often not completely necessary to achieve a good job. Not that a shoddy job is ever acceptable but to call a spade a spade we all know and have probably done things that would be frowned upon from a code point of view. So I’m not trying to be an ass here and make anyone do something twice but I feel that there’s an awful lot here that is just not done right and the only thing I do know about water and pressure is that it will find a path, and that’s what’s really bugging me about the pipe being installed all the way at the top of the lawn where the pressure is the lowest.

TL:DR I’m having waterproofing installed an am a little worried and am looking for some feedback. Thank in advance.

Link to pictures: https://imgur.com/a/GW9v4b7

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6 Things To Know Before Installing an Inground Pool

There are few home features that can create as much fun and excitement as an in-ground swimming pool. A pool can instantly transform any boring backyard into a sun-splashed oasis, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. And while in-ground pools require a significant investment in time and money, their popularity isn’t waning any time soon. According to the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance, there are over 5 million existing in-ground pools in the U.S., and nearly 200,000 new pools are built each year.

So, if you’re ready to take the plunge, so to speak, and get an in-ground swimming pool, here are six key steps to take to ensure you get the perfect pool for your home and family.

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Pool Types

There are three main types of in-ground pools. In order of popularity they are: concrete, vinyl-lined and fiberglass. In small pockets of the country, you might also find steel- or aluminum-walled pools.

Concrete pools are truly custom-built and can be formed to virtually any size, shape or depth. These pools are often called Gunite or Shotcrete pools because concrete is shot from a gun onto steel-reinforced walls. Once the concrete cures, the pool is plastered, painted and finished with a textured surface, or tiled.

It takes longer to install a concrete pool than any other kind—generally between three and 12 weeks—but it’s the strongest, most durable type of pool. In fact, there are many concrete pools still in use today that are well over 50 years old. And, unlike other types of in-ground pool, existing concrete pools can be remodeled, enlarged and updated.

Vinyl pools are made from a preformed flexible liner that fits into the excavated hole. It’s secured to a reinforced frame made of steel, aluminum or non-corrosive polymer. A vast majority of vinyl pools are rectangular, but L-shaped and freeform liners are available from some manufacturers. Construction time for building a vinyl-lined pool is generally one to three weeks.

When considering a vinyl pool, be aware that pool toys, pets and sharp objects can puncture the liner. And while liners can be repaired, it’s best to choose one that’s at least 20 to 30mm (about ¾ to 1 in.) thick.

Fiberglass pools are factory-molded into one giant bowl, which is set into the excavated hole by a crane. As a result, fiberglass pools can be installed much faster than other pool types. In some cases, as little as three days. Fiberglass pools have a super-smooth gel coat finish that’s extremely durable and stain resistant. And unlike concrete pools, fiberglass is nonporous, so it uses fewer pool chemicals and harbors less algae.

However, fiberglass pools come in fewer sizes and shapes than concrete or vinyl pools, which might be an issue if you’ve got a small or uniquely shaped backyard. And the huge molded pool must be shipped via truck, which might be forced to take a long, circuitous route to your house. That’s because the transportation of oversized loads is regulated by individual states, and truckers often have to drive around several states to deliver a fiberglass pool.

And once the pool arrives, there must be adequate space in your yard for the crane to drive close to the site and maneuver the molded shell into the excavated hole. Note that access is sometimes only available through a neighboring property. Be sure to check with the trucking company or pool contractor to confirm that there’s enough space for the crane to operate.

All three types of pools—concrete, vinyl and fiberglass—are available nationwide. However, some types are more prevalent than others in certain regions. The flexibility of fiberglass and vinyl liners makes them ideal for cold climates where freezing and thawing cycles can damage a rigid concrete structure. Vinyl pools are sold in most areas, while fiberglass is most popular in the south.

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If you’re not sure which type of pool to get, rely on the expertise of local pool contractors. If they’re primarily installing one type of pool, there’s probably a very good reason why. (It often has to do with the local climate and soil conditions.) And once you decide on the type of pool you want, be sure to hire a contractor with extensive experience installing that particular type.

Cost Comparisons

It’s impossible to say precisely how much your pool will cost since prices vary widely depending on where you live, soil conditions, water-circulation system, and the type and size of the pool. The time of year can also influence the final price since many contractors offer discounts for pools built during the off-season when business is slow.

Generally speaking, concrete pools are the most expensive, followed closely by vinyl-lined pools, and then fiberglass. However, a high-end, tricked-out fiberglass pool could cost more than a barebones concrete pool.

I can tell you that here in New England, where I live, a simple rectangular 20- x 40-ft. concrete pool costs about $45,000, including the filtration system, initial water fill-up, underwater lights and stone coping around the pool’s edge. It does not include the cost of the fencing, landscaping, decking and other pool-related items. And keep in mind that most homeowners spend about twice the pool cost to complete their swimming pool project. So, if you buy a $50,000 pool, be prepared to spend an additional $40,000 to $50,000 before all is said and done.

Zoning Rules

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In-ground swimming pools are subject to building and zoning regulations, so you must apply for a building permit and receive approval before any work can begin.

Building and zoning rules differ from town to town, but ordinarily you must satisfy certain setback distances from the pool to property lines, septic tanks, wells, sewer lines, and wetlands. There are also codes concerning pool barriers and gate hardware.

Generally, a perimeter wall or fence must be at least 4 ft. tall and equipped with self-closing, self-latching gates. Fence boards or balusters must not be spaced more than 4 in. apart. Chain-link fences must have openings no larger than 1-1/4 in. wide.

For an extra level of protection, especially if you’ve got young children or grandchildren, consider mounting alarms on all house doors and gates leading to the pool, and installing a power safety cover over the pool. For a list of specific rules and restrictions, contact the local building department or zoning board.

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Picking the Proper Site

Picking the best place for your pool is as important as the pool itself. An experienced pool contractor can provide valuable insight, but be sure to consider the following pool-placement tips:

Capture the Sun: Take advantage of free solar energy by choosing a pool location that’s open to the sun and well away from any trees. Such a location will not only warm up the water, it’ll also reduce the number of leaves that drop into the pool.

Block Breezes: Building a pool in a windy location greatly increases water evaporation, which means you’ll have keep adding water to maintain the proper level. Strong winds can also make you feel uncomfortably cool when wet. Create a windbreak by erecting a solid-board fence, or by planting a row of thick shrubs.

High and Dry: Don’t set the pool in a low-lying area, which could result in the pool flooding with mud and debris during periods of heavy rain.

All Clear Above and Below: The pool shouldn’t be located beneath overhead telephone or electrical wires, or directly over buried sewer lines, septic systems or electrical cables.

Keep Eye Contact: Whenever possible, build the pool within view of the house. That way, you can keep an eye on swimmers even while you’re indoors.

Circulation System

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A pool’s circulation system uses both filtration and sanitization to keep the swimming water clean and crystal clear. The filtration pump draws water from the pool’s bottom drains, sends the surface water through an automatic skimmer, and then passes everything through a filter before re-circulating back into the pool. There are three types of filters commonly used: sand, cartridge and diatomaceous earth (DE).

All three types of filters work well when properly installed and well maintained, and an experienced contractor will help you decide which filtration system is best for your pool.

Sand filters are the oldest and most common method of pool-water filtration. They use special filter sand to trap dirt and debris. As the sand particles “load up” or become clogged, they trap smaller and smaller particles. Sand filters are cleaned by backwashing, which involves reversing the water flow through the filter and flushing the dirty water into a waste line.

Cartridge filters use large cylindrical cartridges to screen out dirt. Most pool builders recommend using cartridges with 500 to 600 sq. ft. of filter area. Unlike sand filters, cartridges don’t require backwashing. Instead, you simply rinse them off with a garden hose, a process that uses much less water than backwashing.

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Diatomaceous earth is a porous powder that has microscopic openings, similar to tiny sponges. As water passes through the openings, particles are trapped. DE filters can strain out dirt, dust, algae and some forms of bacteria. When DE filters become dirty, they’re cleaned by backwashing, but use far less water than sand filters. Afterward, fresh DE is added to the filter.

The pool’s water-filtration system removes debris, but a chemical sanitizer is needed to kill organic contaminants, such as bacteria and algae. And an oxidizer is used to kill both inorganic and organic contaminants. There are three EPA-registered sanitizers commonly used in swimming pools: chlorine, bromine and PHMB.

Chlorine is by far the most commonly used pool sanitizer; it’s also an effective oxidizer. When dissolved in water, chlorine releases free-available chlorine, also known as hypochlorous acid. There are different kinds of chlorine sanitizers available, including cal hypo, dichlor, gaseous chlorine, liquid chlorine, lithium hypochlorite and trichlor.

Bromine (hypobromous acid) tablets can also be used as a pool sanitizer. The solid white tablets slowly dissolve to produce free-available bromine, which is also a strong oxidizer.

PHMB (polyhexamethylene biguanide) is a pool sanitizer that’s used in conjunction with hydrogen peroxide and an algaecide. Hydrogen peroxide is used as an oxidizer.

Salt chlorine generators represent the latest advancement in pool sanitization. Instead of using standard pool chlorine, this system transforms common table salt into chlorine. Contrary to what you may have heard, salt chlorine generators don’t create saltwater swimming pools.

Note that it’s important to test the pool water before adding any chemicals. Take a water sample to a local pool store for analysis, or buy a do-it-yourself test kit. Maintain the pH between 7.2 and 7.8, and keep the alkalinity between 80 and 120 parts per million. And during long stretches of very hot weather, be sure to test the water several times per week to maintain the proper balance.

Beware of Budget-Busters

As mentioned earlier, the final price of an in-ground pool is usually about twice the cost of the pool itself. That’s because there’s so much more to an in-ground pool than a hole filled with water.

Here’s a list of items that aren’t typically included in the price of the pool: outdoor lighting, landscaping, pathways, decks, fencing, patios, privacy screens, whirlpool spas, outdoor sound system, pool cover, water test kits, shade structure, patio furniture, equipment shed, storage cabinet, pool toys, and additional outdoor electrical outlets.

Now, you’re not likely to need all of these items, but keep them in mind when formulating your construction budget.

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Stone Cottage Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk House

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Stone Cottage Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

3 June 2022

Design: Haysom Ward Miller Architects

Location: Bury St Edmunds,, Suffolk, south east England, UK

Photos by Richard Fraser

Stone Cottage in Bury St Edmunds is one of 17 projects which received a 2022 RIBA East Award.

Stone Cottage Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Jury Report

The jury were delighted with this architect’s family house, crafted with modest resources and a degree of self-build, but creating a characterful, poetic new lease of life for a former four-room labourer’s cottage.

A crumbly flint-walled cottage has been stabilised and retained and new elements have been sewn onto the original rooms, opening up the house to incredible views to the surrounding landscape that it formerly turned its back upon.

A complex relationship results from this mix of new and old volumes, with a shared family room now running across the back of the house at a half level up from the original cottage’s ground floor, enabling it to look over the neighbouring field. Working onto that are two ‘cabins’ and a bathroom for the family’s adult children.

On a separate staircase, the parents’ room has been tucked into the first floor and opened roof space of the original cottage, winding around an original chimneybreast and culminating in a bed platform, accessed via a ladder stair and looking back over the fields. This sets up a dynamic through the house on half levels, turning a relatively modest sequence of rooms into a playful and surprising journey through the life of the family.

From the domestic projects submitted, this was one of the top three submissions for energy performance. It addressed the RIBA 2025 benchmark both with predicted and actual energy use, while the substantial contribution from onsite photovoltaics bettered this performance. The project is also commendable for the attention given to the selection of low embodied carbon materials (from structure to finishes), including the reclamation and reuse of materials wherever possible.

The new external masonry is thus made from reclaimed surplus bricks and flint blocks, while the new additions included an insulated timber frame with triple-glazed windows and rooflights. Even the internal finishes demonstrate low embodied energy consideration, with the use of bamboo panels and vegetable oil-based plywood, reclaimed floor bricks, natural linoleum, reclaimed undyed wool carpet, self-coloured plaster, and zero-VOC paints. Overall, the project has demonstrated meaningful engagement with the agenda to deliver a low carbon habitation.

Stone Cottage Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England – Building Information

Title: Stone Cottage RIBA region: East Architect practice: Haysom Ward Miller Architects Date of completion: May 2019 Date of occupation: October 2018 Client: Liz & Tom Miller

Project town: Bury St Edmunds Contract value: £320,000.00 Gross internal area: 172.00 m² Net internal area: 143.00 m² Cost per m²: £1,860.00 / m² Contractor company name: H.G. Frost Building Contractors

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Awards

• RIBA Regional Award

Photographs: Richard Fraser

2022 RIBA East Awards Winners

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Just seen the news that Sandsfoot Castle has been closed to the public due to the cliff erosion. So please respect the castle and be careful walking below it at low tide. The official statement from the council is: Unfortunately due to health and safety issues, we’ve had to close Sandsfoot Castle. Dorset Council has been notified. Members of our team noted that two vertical cracks had widened on an internal wall within the castle. The crack that posed more of a problem was above the picture arch on the south side section of wall. Local contractors also found a springer stone that is not secured properly and is in a dangerous condition. We’ll be placing fencing around the perimeter of the castle, while we work with Dorset Council and Historic England to carry out any necessary works. @weymouthtowncouncil @sandsfootcafe #sandsfootcastle #history #weymouth #dorset #castle #erosion #cliff #stone #park #staysafe (at Sandsfoot Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKO7jUxpmgY/?igshid=19dr6ja1tafoj

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Why a Newly Approved Plan to Build a Tunnel Beneath Stonehenge Is So Controversial

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Why a Newly Approved Plan to Build a Tunnel Beneath Stonehenge Is So Controversial

Every year, more than one million tourists flock to Stonehenge to marvel at the hulking rock formations erected by Neolithic builders roughly 5,000 years ago. But some visitors find themselves faced with a decidedly less awe-inspiring scene: a noisy two-lane highway, often choked with cars, that cuts straight through the grassy slopes surrounding the ancient monument.

After decades of debate and planning, the British government has finally approved a proposal to build a tunnel moving this road, the A303, underground. The United Kingdom’s transport secretary, Grant Shapps, greenlit the $2.25-billion (£1.7 billion) project last week despite strong objections from archaeologists and preservationists, who fear that construction will result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of artifacts, report Gwyn Topham and Steven Morris for the Guardian.

Currently, the section of the A303 by Stonehenge supports about twice as much traffic as it was designed to accommodate. According to Highways England, the government company set to construct the road, the new plan will create an eight-mile stretch of dual carriageway that travels through a tunnel for a two-mile stretch as it passes the prehistoric stones.

The tunnel will stand about 55 yards farther away from Stonehenge than the existing A303, reports Brian Boucher for artnet News. According to proposals on Highway England’s website, tunnel entrances will be disguised with grassed-over canopies and will remain “well out of sight” of Stonehenge.

A rendering of the proposed western tunnel entrance

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A map of the proposed tunnel and redesigned A303 highway

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A view of Stonehenge from a notoriously trafficked stretch of the A303 road

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The new plan will redesign A303 to run underground. Currently, the road cuts straight through the designated historic land surrounding Stonehenge.

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Supporters of the plan argue that the tunnel will reduce the noise and smells of a busy road while offering Stonehenge visitors a relatively unimpeded view of their surroundings. Officials say the expanded lanes will also decrease traffic bottlenecks—something this stretch of road is notorious for, according to Roff Smith of National Geographic.

“Visitors will be able to experience Stonehenge as it ought to be experienced, without seeing an ugly snarl of truck traffic running right next to it,” Anna Eavis, curatorial director for English Heritage, the charity that cares for the historic site, tells National Geographic.

Kate Mayor, CEO of English Heritage, voiced her support for the plan in a statement provided to NPR’s Reese Oxner.

“Placing the noisy and intrusive A303 within a tunnel will reunite Stonehenge with the surrounding prehistoric landscape and help future generations to better understand and appreciate this wonder of the world,” says Mayor.

Archaeologists, however, contend that the tunnel’s construction could destroy valuable archaeological evidence yet to be discovered in the site’s topsoil. Mike Parker Pearson, a scholar of British later prehistory at University College London and a member of Highway England’s independent A303 scientific committee, tells the Observer’s Tom Wall that the project’s contractors will only be expected to retrieve and preserve 4 percent of artifacts uncovered in ploughed soil during the construction process.

“We are looking at losing about half a million artifacts—they will be machined off without recording,” says Pearson, who is part of a team that has been excavating a site near the proposed western tunnel entrance since 2004.

He adds, “You could say ‘they are just a bunch of old flints’ but they tell us about the use of the Stonehenge landscape over the millennia.”

Experts also assert that the region could hold many new surprises: This summer, archaeologists discovered a circle of enormous ancient pits encircling Stonehenge—a find that “completely transformed how we understand [the] landscape,” lead researcher Vincent Gaffney of the University of Bradford told the New York Times’ Megan Specia in June. Now, Gaffney warns that future finds of this magnitude could be lost due to construction work.

“Remote sensing has revolutionized archaeology and is transforming our understanding of ancient landscapes—even Stonehenge, a place we thought we knew well,” he says to National Geographic. “Nobody had any idea these were there. What else don’t we know?”

David Jacques—director of the Blick Mead archaeological dig, which has unearthed crucial information about the humans who lived near Stonehenge as early as 8,000 B.C.— tells the Guardian that the decision to build the tunnel is “absolutely gut-wrenching” and “a head-bangingly stupid decision.”

Critics of the construction project include the Campaign to Protect Rural England, the British Archaeological Trust and the Stonehenge Alliance, which launched a petition calling to “save Stonehenge … from the bulldozers.” (The call to action garnered more than 150,000 signatures.) Additionally, Arthur Pendragon, a prominent modern-day druid, tells the Observer that he plans to lead protests against the construction.

In 2019, Unesco’s World Heritage Committee condemned the plan, saying it would have an “adverse impact” on the “outstanding universal value” of the site. As BBC News reported at the time, the group called for the creation of longer tunnel sections that would “reduce further the impact on the cultural landscape.”

English Heritage and Highways England say that the project’s staff will take extensive steps to ensure that the historic land and its treasures are disturbed as little as possible during construction.

“We already have a good idea of what’s there and there will be a full program of mitigation to ensure that any archaeology that isn’t preserved in situ is fully recorded,” Eavis tells the Observer.

Speaking with the Observer, Derek Parody, the project’s director, adds, “We’re confident that the proposed scheme presents the best solution for tackling the longstanding bottleneck on this section of the A303, returning the Stonehenge landscape to something like its original setting and helping to boost the south-west economy.”

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Responsible For A Stamped Concrete Pool Deck Budget? 12 Top Notch Ways To Spend Your Money

I'd a 3.5 yard driveway to pour as well as a ready neighbor to aid screed it. I wished to do it by halves (beer split between) so I purchased the mud within the small vehicles.

Previous asphalt may be paved in excess of so long as it truly is in sufficient circumstances, on the other hand if the prevailing pavement is rather cracked then the new pavement will crack directly more than Those people current cracks. Should the old asphalt is in good affliction, then a contractor would choose to both seal the existing cracks with crack-fill, or probably "shim" (lay a thin coat more than the cracked space and compact) ahead of repaving.

Make sure you explain to Absolutely everyone NOT to walk on it right until you can get it sealed. You do not need to acquire to clean it all over again.

(I'd personally like to understand if This is often just a revenue pitch for Perma Flex). Or is this even a problem if the initial floor is prepared accurately without having working with Perma Flex.

Roman roads have lasted millennia simply because they place in 3 levels of huge to modest stones bottom to top rated, with the equivalent of pavers on prime. The psi in their wheels was small, but grooves however exist where metallic rims had been used on chariots. Romans experienced rainy, freezing situations in substantial elevations and in northern places from northern Italy many of the approach to Germany, France, and Hadrian's Wall in England.

They only added crushed potsherds which that they had plenty of - it staying on the list of primary substances of their garbage. In addition they made use of the ash and pumice in the regional volcanoes which designed for a less expensive additional durable concrete.

And not much too comfortable (or you will get low spots from a foot fat) and not far too challenging (or It will be challenging to get excellent texture through the stamps)

36 Assessment(s) Non-yellowing UV resistant solvent based mostly acrylic high gloss sealer for concrete and pavers. Large gloss concrete sealer for interior and exterior concrete and pavers.

The engraved texture could be utilized appropriate above the present concrete, regardless of whether you've got textured or combination varieties of concrete. Scoring costs about $one to $2/linear foot added.

The Original cost is considerably high, in addition to the cost of repairs and ongoing servicing might get really highly-priced as a consequence of New England's notoriously irregular climate.

Generally, metropolitan areas can repave about their existing pavement because they You should definitely repave ahead of the conditions grow to be non-repairable.

Management joints and observed cuts are essential to assist Regulate wherever the concrete cracks. They are sometimes created through the stamped pattern lines, building a large number of that ornate type you're keen on. 

Another superior point to try and do to protect concrete is to use a sealer on it the place any kind of de-icing salts are utilized. This may shield the area from your corrosive motion with the de-icer and keep your concrete looking very good for many years.

Have you ever changed or repaved your driveway not too long ago? Inform us how it went inside the opinions section under.