It seems like it has bypassed the west coast this year. I keep hearing about drought and hot temps in the east, and here, it's grey and cloudy everyday. I actually can see that yellow orb in the sky right now, makes you feel so good. I was stripping forms in the rain last night, putting temporary supports under the stairs, so I can replace the bottom concrete step. There's some honeycombing in the concrete I poured (voids), so I'm a little disappointed with that. I have to pour some more, so I'll probably try to patch it up with some non-shrink grout. This stairwell is turning out to be a tonne of work. I want to find a vintage door if I can, I think I may give in and use a metal one, since it's only the basement. As long as it has a window, since it's the laundry area as well. I hope it drys out a little by the weekend, I'm just so slow working in the rain, and the mood it puts me in, isn't a pretty sight. I know it'll get done, it just takes so long to do some things, my lack of planning and foresight doesn't help either.
Wednesday, July 6, 2005
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We've actually been lucky with the fog and over-cast down here. We got to see the fireworks this year, and that doesn't always happen. Although, it is 1:15 now and still no sun. Usually, if it hasn't shown by now that means it will be cloudy all day.
I remember the northern california coast, low 60's in the summer, fog, and it's over 100f just inland. The west coast of Vancouver is very similiar. The last 2 summers have been in the 80's and 90's here.
What size is the doorway to the basement? Is it an exterior door? Don't get too frustrated with the stairwell- just think how much you would have paid someone else to do the work. Having to go back and add a little more non shrink grout isn't that bad!
it was only 5'7" tall and i think 32" wide... derek was always bonking his head coming in and out of the basement- and i barely fit...
it's actually 34" wide... and now a 6'-8" door will fit.
i'm always off on my recollection of measurements... that's why you do all the cuttin'! lol ;)
I am in Kamloops and we too are wondering where the summer is. I have a deck that needs to be re-stained. Good luck with the door.
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