Excellent video. I live in Canada. We get a lot of snow. I am going to build a set of these based on your example, but I am going to use a pressure treated frame, and I will likely wrap the entire outside of the OSB with some extra Tyvek I have laying around just to be double certain the OSB stays dry. I will likely flash the bottom somehow to keep the snow from getting in as well. I love the video. Keep up the awesome work, brother.
It dripped off?? I'd use a primer and spray paint made for plastic then follow the instuction on the can for prep, drying and recoat times. But you'll want to either remove the mailbox and do it in a cool place then allow it to dry for 24 hours. Or wait until the end of the day so it can dry overnight in the cooler air. Painting it in the summer heat on a hot mailbox may have been your problem.
16 ($60) corner panels each. That's $960 plus the cap, so $1020 for just the stone for one column. $2040 plus tax for the stone. Concrete and lumber probably didn't add much more.
Lol Whatever you say BIG DAWG!! I build plenty with my bare hands...and im sure i could build one with real stone too...but thats not what this video is about, its about showing the average homeowner a more DIY friendly option. ur just jealous mine looks just as good and cost half as much.
Those will be rotten and falling apart in a couple years at best.. At a minimum you should have used pressure treated plywood if you’re to cheap to just use smooth face CMU block and mortar the fake stone to them which if done right would last a decade..
OSB is what the company recommends for this build. What do you think most house exterior walls and roofs have on them....OSB sheathing! The panels are completly waterproof, they overlap and are caulked to prevent direct water contact. This may not last as long as block and stone But it Will last decades....
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Excellent video. I live in Canada. We get a lot of snow. I am going to build a set of these based on your example, but I am going to use a pressure treated frame, and I will likely wrap the entire outside of the OSB with some extra Tyvek I have laying around just to be double certain the OSB stays dry. I will likely flash the bottom somehow to keep the snow from getting in as well. I love the video. Keep up the awesome work, brother.
Fantastic video! You did awesome buddy!
Who doesn't love a big stretch caulking job. What did this cost?
Wow, those DIY faux stone driveway columns look incredible! You did an amazing job!
Video well done. Clear & complete instructions. Also nice looking columns. I plan on facing my fireplace with faux stone.
Awesome! Genstone makes panels for that too!
Great video very Detailed!!! I would love to try this.
I am going to start my, with all natural stones,3'*3' , probably back fill with smaller stones or dirt and put a cap on it.
Looks great❤👍
thanks!
Did I miss the part where he cuts it for the mailbox?
Looks great!
Only thing I would do different is leave the concrete at ground level when you dug down you invited water
Will this work no matter the size of the column? Can the stone end up not touching if they are not long enough of cutting would do it?
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I dont know man.. looks good but that's alittle expensive for fake rock
I was thinking the same thing but it’s a lot easier to work with .
I like it
Me too! thanks for watching!
pretty cool
Do you not need to layer stone and paver base below a foundation pour to keep it from sinking and cracking over time? Is it necessary?
Good point!, that probably would be better! Not sure if it's necessary though
Help, what paint do you use on a plastic mailbox. I painted our mail box and the paint all dripped off slowly
It dripped off??
I'd use a primer and spray paint made for plastic then follow the instuction on the can for prep, drying and recoat times. But you'll want to either remove the mailbox and do it in a cool place then allow it to dry for 24 hours. Or wait until the end of the day so it can dry overnight in the cooler air. Painting it in the summer heat on a hot mailbox may have been your problem.
Great job! I'm looking to do the exact same thing. What was your cost in total for this project?
16 ($60) corner panels each. That's $960 plus the cap, so $1020 for just the stone for one column. $2040 plus tax for the stone. Concrete and lumber probably didn't add much more.
Do you not need a vapor barrier over the osb?
They say not to since it has to be glued. The caulk is to seal out water so as long as that's done it should be good
Bruh, shouldn't you string that line between them before you pour the slabs? 😅
@RustyShackleford-zw2gu woulda been a better idea lol but it worked out
You wanna build a real one with your bare hands grab a trowel some mud and stone thats the Big Dawg build
Lol Whatever you say BIG DAWG!! I build plenty with my bare hands...and im sure i could build one with real stone too...but thats not what this video is about, its about showing the average homeowner a more DIY friendly option. ur just jealous mine looks just as good and cost half as much.
Tyvek
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Total high priced rip off
Are you kidding me so fake.
Those will be rotten and falling apart in a couple years at best.. At a minimum you should have used pressure treated plywood if you’re to cheap to just use smooth face CMU block and mortar the fake stone to them which if done right would last a decade..
OSB is what the company recommends for this build. What do you think most house exterior walls and roofs have on them....OSB sheathing!
The panels are completly waterproof, they overlap and are caulked to prevent direct water contact. This may not last as long as block and stone But it Will last decades....