Sometimes, you need a small ramp to cleanse your palate of a 30-footer... |
The original ramp - built by a
guy I know, B.J. d'Orsay circa 1996.
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The patches were varied, and "HardieBacker" isn't appropriate for outdoor application. |
The replacement would be 6' x 4'. |
Taking over an hour to cut into pieces, spiders, snails, rot and roaches were found, but no snakes. The hour delay for rain didn't help, either. |
A good reason to wear gloves. |
Detail of the old ramp - it wasn't attached to the steps or sidewalk. |
Frame work. |
Painted with non-skid latex. |
Front edge of plywood was protected by a "pre-ramp" made of a 2"x12" and bolted into the sidewalk. |
Hand rails need support.
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I'd do things different, you usally do after you've experienced more. |
It'll never be this strong... |
Thresh hold from house to the porch was given a coat of the non-skid paint. |
That's IT. I'm Dunn! |