| DIRTCO donated
time and materials to make some much needed repairs and improvements
to the landscaping of a small dog walking park. |
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Years of erosion had
broken up the original sidewalk and was washing away all the soil. |
| After shielding the
trees, heavy equipment was brought in to reshape the terrain. |
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The DIRTCO crew
began by excavating for a terraced retaining wall. |
| Filter paper is laid
out to hold the soil in place while allowing rainwater to pass through. |
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A large, relatively
level center area is made possible by the terraces. |
| The DIRTCO crew
digs a footer to provide support for large blocks that will be used. |
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Even though this is
pro bono work, it is done with the same high level of construction
standards DIRTCO uses on all projects. |
| Each end of the new
terraces will have angled ends that give it more appeal and provide
more strength. |
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Forms and rebar are
placed to prepare for pouring the concrete footers. |
| Two wide footers are
prepared at the same time to support the large blocks and create
a landing. |
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After the concrete footers
have been poured and cured, large cut blocks of stone are placed
using hand tools and old fashion hard work. |
| Once the blue limestone
blocks are lined up, a power saw is used to trim one block set as
a design element . |
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Several truckloads of
mulch, donated by the City of Austin Parks Department are needed
to back fill the area below the terraces. |
| The landscaping project
begins taking shape as the top cover is blended with the surrounding
terrain. |
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More accessible user
space has been created by the design. |
| The site seamlessly
incorporates the few large stone blocks that were part of the original
site as well as donations by Cobra Stone. |
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Visually, the terraces
provide an appealing new focal point to the park. |
| New mulch top cover
is also applied to peripheral areas to rejuvenate the ground and
improve drainage. |
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Gently sloping steps
leading down to the lower level replace the broken walkway. |
| The large descending
steps also create a much more appealing entrance to the area. |
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Large stone was used
for drainage in the middle terrace creating a people friendly area
for pet owners during wet weather. |
| Long framing blocks
will prevent the steps and walk from breaking apart over time as
it did in the past. |
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The finished project
has a uniquely Austin look and feel and provides pet owners with
a more practical space. |
Call DIRTCO Construction
at 512-844-4366
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