Almost doing the happy dance! On January 21, the crew came to pour the concrete.
Water Control Project Finished!
Of course, such a job could not be handled by husband Pieter...
The big truck arrived and by wheelbarrow the concrete was brought to the spot.
They do a great job!
It did dry out nicely.
Will show you later the tiled Patio job.
Do you like it?
Related links:
{Final Preparations for Water Control Project} | previous post by me
{Retainer Wall Extension for Water Control} | previous post by me
{Pipe under Brick Walkway & Trench for Water Control} | previous post by me
{Our New Retainer Wall & Vinyl Picket Fence} | previous post showing you part I of Water Control
{65 Year Old Pine Tree Cut Down} | previouis post showing you preparation of Water Control
i hope it does the trick for you and keeps water out of your rose suite!
ReplyDeleteDearest Theresa,
DeleteAll those water projects combined will do the trick; I'm very confident!
Hugs,
Mariette
Lieve Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWat een fantastische oplossing zo!!
Straks enkel nog de goot schoonhouden van bladeren.
Het betegelde gedeelte wat aankleden met planten in potten of bakken en het zal er mooi uitzien.
Lieve groet,
Ger
Lieve Ger,
DeleteJa, we waren er zó blij mee en net op tijd klaar voor de Vorst en afgelopen week weer vorst met natte sneeuw... Precies ja, aankleden met wat potplanten en het kan makkelijk met de slang met water afgespoten worden en ook de goot uitgespoten.
Liefs,
Mariette
Gosh - those tiles are going to look terrific! No more water in your house that's for sure!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Dearest Catherine,
DeleteThis has to work; I am very confident and it gives us peace of mind. Our kitties are less happy but they still have plenty of garden left for romping and rolling. That sand box was temporarily and not for them!
Hugs,
Mariette
Very nice work!!!! It will look so perfect when it is finished with the tiles.!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd you will be safe from the water!!! Well done!!!
I wish you a happy new week, dear Mariette!!!
Hugs!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteOh you bet this will look nice once the tiles are on.
Enjoy your new week as well!
Hugs,
Mariette
It will look nice and tidy.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kay
Dearest Kay,
DeleteIt sure will with the tiles on and it will function well.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette, That looks so nice. Pieter has worked so hard on this project. I know you will enjoy the results from this project. The tile looks great with the house color.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Ginger
Dearest Ginger,
DeleteOh my, did Pieter work hard on it! By mid March I guess the tiles will be on, just in time for the nice weather to start.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteisn't it a good feeling to have this project finished? the tiles look very nice and i am looking forward to see them on the floor :O)
HAve a lovely new week,
Love and hugs
Claudia
Dearest Claudia,
DeleteOh sure; that feels great! We too are looking forward to see those tiles on the concrete.
Wishing you a lovely week ahead as well.
Hugs,
Mariette
Thats amazing dear Mariette! Joining you in the happy dance :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Pallavi,
DeleteSuch projects being finished really deserve a happy dance!
Hugs,
Mariette
Deareat mariette,
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy for you and Pieter because both of stolong your head with show as in beautiful concentrating on to get done on your house.
Thank you for helping my space.
hugs to you and love!
Michiko
Dearest Michiko,
DeleteThank you for being happy for Pieter and me and yes, for so long we have concentrated on getting this done.
You are always welcome and know that I admire and love you.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteeine Leistung!
Sonnige Grüße
Elisabeth
Liebe Elisabeth,
DeleteUnd wie!
Ja, ich geniesse die gleiche Sonne mit dir.
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
My dearset Mariette ,your home is safe now ! Very good job nad it will be lovely when it will finished !!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week !
Dearest Olympia,
DeleteOur home indeed is safe now and it also will get a new look.
Hugs and happy week to you.
Mariette
looks really good....
ReplyDeleteDearest Lorraine,
DeleteThank you and above all it will save us from ever having water inside our home....
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette;
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you to read "Water Control Project Finished"☆☆☆ Cake Art is really beautiful and the tiles' color matches for sure♡♡♡ Now you can feel reassured, my friend.
Sending you lots of love and hugs to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteOh my, this was such a joy! Once the tiles are on it will look great and we can indeed rest assured that we never face such water problems again.
Hugs and love to you.
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletewow - bei euch geht es ja mit Riesenschritten weiter und weiter zu einem wundervollen Paradies -
genieße dein schönes Anwesen -
liebe Grüße - Ruth
Liebe Ruth,
DeleteJa, diese sehr schwierige riesigen Schritten können wir jetzt als fertig zeigen, nur noch die Fliessen.
Danke für deine Wünsche.
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,It will look nice and tidy when its finished!Pietre did a great work!!
ReplyDeleteWish you a lovely week!!Hugs!
Dimi...
Dearest Dimi,
DeleteOnce the tiles are on it no doubt will look very nice. So happy Pieter has managed to do this; except putting the concrete on.
Hugs and happy week to you!
Mariette
What a good job, that looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Marianne,
DeleteGreat job accomplished indeed and the final part with tiles on will look great.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, You were lucky to get such a professional job done on the concrete--even paying a lot of money does not always guarantee good results. I am looking forward to seeing how it all comes out.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have seen a tiled border for a house quite like this, but it makes a lot of sense. It also has an unexpected, old-fashioned quality. Foundation plantings are a more recent invention; in very old photos they are rarely seen.
--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteOh, the people that did put the concrete on did an excellent job! Indeed we have been lucky with that part. We too love to see the completion with the tiles on.
Indeed, such a tiled border might be rare but in our case it will work out well. Maybe it adds a bit more of a Mediterranean touch to our home, placing some potting plants on the tiles will add some charm.
Guess you are right about those foundation plantings.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh that's a great job they did! The base work Pieter did and wooden beam must have made it easier for them to work on. It sure dried nicely. I can't wait to see the tiled job! These tiles looks so pretty and I'm sure it will look really lovely when they are all placed!
ReplyDeleteDearest Tamago,
DeleteThank you and yes, those workers did a fast and excellent job. They worked hard and meticulous too. Guess Pieter had prepped things the right way for them. Now it's waiting for the tiles to be put on and we will get photos of that part as well.
Happy week to you!
Hugs,
Mariette
What a fine job the workers did! Hopefully this will take care of your water issues. Oh, those beautiful tiles are going to look especially nice once the weathers warms up. It's always satisfying to have a project completed. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Julie,
DeleteOh, those workers indeed did a great job, they did not disappoint us. Guess we are looking forward to the spring weather and to the tiles being put on. Looking forward to see how the water will get handled.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteeine tolle Leistung. Es sieht sehr gut aus
und wenn es noch gekachelt ist, ist es perfekt.
Liebe Grüße
Irmi
Liebe Irmi,
DeleteDanke und für alle Arbeiter war es eine tolle Leistung.
Es wird eine ganz andere Ansicht haben innerhalb ein- oder zwei Monate wenn alles wieder grün wird.
Liebe Grüsse,
Mariette
Looks good
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteImportant is that it will function well.
Hugs,
Mariette
Yes it's great to get these jobs out of the way, It's amazing you could do it in Winter!
ReplyDeleteDrainage is so important in concrete work - Pieter would have ensured that so you don't have more issues!
Once the tiles are on it will look as though it has been there forever.
I'm off to work for two days!
Hugs
Shane
PS thank you for your lovely comment - you understand, those moments are in my heart forever!
Dearest Shane,
DeleteIndeed, that nasty job got out of the way and indeed, come summer it will look like it has been always there.
Thank you for your kind words and yes, I understand exactly!
Hugs,
Mariette
Ciao Mariette,in effetti il lavoro sembra perfetto...quà in Italia a volte capitano imprese che lavorano malissimo e bisogna rifare tutto.
ReplyDeleteUn abbraccio carissima
Anna
Cara Anna,
DeleteGrazie e infatti, questo ha funzionato perfetto con preparazioni di Pieter e loro che fanno il calcestruzzo fatto un ottimo lavoro pure. Con le piastrelle in luogo sarà grande.
Un abbraccio forte,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteThe tiles will be an elegant finish to what has been a major project. I am sure that in spite of all the hassles the results are well worth the work involved.
I'm looking forward to seeing potted plants on the tiles this summer. Your colors will provide a fine backdrop to any plants you choose. I think lots of greens would look especially wonderful.
Meanwhile we have snow and more snow!
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteThank you for your comment and yes, it will be a pretty sight come summer.
So sorry that you are having such snow... Stay cozy and warm and look forward to the time that you will be able to reach your studio again.
Hugs,
Mariette