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Hashiras (poles). i
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vertically and that all looked good. This took some time to get it all true. We then mixed up the concrete and filled in the rest of holes. Note that the level of the concrete falls away from the poles in an attempt to stop water pooling around the poles and causing them to rot prematurely. i
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says: The spelling of Torii seems to vary a bit through your description. Cool. I've always been attracted to (some aspects of) Japanese culture.. Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag]
BlueRock says: ??? ... Torii in headings, torii in text. Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag] Fake_Name says: Look at the step 1 title Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag] andreq says: Having a nicer garden would help a bit the door...
but it's nice :D Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag]
BlueRock says: Thanks. The rest of the garden is a work in progress. I have planted numerous screening plants so that eventually the torii, and another arch about 15 metres to its left, will lead to an "outdoor room" which will have a Japanese theme. The torii is the
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first step, of many, in this direction. Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag]
jquinby says:
Nicely done! The final result looks great. Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag]
BlueRock says: Thank you. This project kept me busy for over a month and I am fairly pleased with the result. Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag] Theiguanaman
says: Great one, If I were to recomend one change I would say extend the concrete foundation above the existing ground. In step seven the concrete is below the existing ground, this will allow water to pool there, eventualy rotting out the post (many years) I usually go even with the existing ground and the cup up, so water flows away from the post. Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag]
BlueRock says: Thanks for this feedback. I agree, the foundation needs to be extended as you suggest ... I ran out of concrete :( Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag] theRIAA
says: itll be fine if the paint is good quality, plus it looks cooler that way Jul 12, 2006 [reply] [flag]
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