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TFW46 · 08-28-2011, 10:03 AM

This homeowners describes, step-by-step with photos, how (and why) he built an amazing sidewalk out of donated weathered redwood. I found it fascinating.

How to build an Awesome Sidewalk with recycled lumber for only $50.00

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/texasfirewheel/AwesomeSidewalk.jpg (broken link)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/texasfirewheel/AwesomeSidewalk2.jpg (broken link)

harry chickpea · 08-28-2011, 12:08 PM

Sidewalk or skating rink when wet?

xtalman · 08-28-2011, 02:30 PM

I'm thinking bowling.

nightcrawler · 08-28-2011, 08:31 PM

blech !!

I wouldnt think safe for a sidewalk in front of the house...I am thinking like lawsuit here.....just sayin

desertsun41 · 08-29-2011, 03:20 PM

Well I was impressed with the patten in which they laid out the wood. Redwood being so soft I wonder how long it would last in the weather. Is redwood insect resistant?

TFW46 · 08-29-2011, 03:30 PM

According to his write-up, the previous redwood sidewalk lasted 25 years.

AngelBy · 08-30-2011, 07:44 AM

There's a lot of labor, then

faabala · 08-30-2011, 07:48 AM

Gee, I wish I could find free redwood around here.

beachmel · 09-02-2011, 02:06 PM

It's beautiful! How creative and frugal of them. I do wonder about the traction on that bugger though, but ooooohhh how pretty. Thanks for sharing!

TFW46 · 09-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Thanks so much, beachmel. Apparently we're in the minority, but I still think it's breath-taking.