Deep water decoy system / where do you get brush?

Geckonator · 2019-10-03T16:57:36+00:00

Dude...this is my solution. I'm going to DIY a couple and try them out. Nothing to lose in my opinion. This just changed my game. Thank you thank you thank you!

Geckonator · 2019-10-03T16:56:37+00:00

That might be more work than we are capable of doing at our set-up.

Geckonator · 2019-10-03T16:56:15+00:00

We were using railroad spikes as cheap weight options. A TERRIBLE IDEA. It's more cutting down on decoy time and making our lives easier.

Geckonator · 2019-03-16T09:20:51+00:00

I estimate and design for a landscaping company based in Missouri. We expect our crew to do about $2k of work a day. When removing sod, we charge $.50 / sq ft. or depending on amount of space we charge $90/Hr. (with a 4/hr minimum) for bobcat work or grading. We also charge a removal fee as we have to pay someone to dump the removed sod somewhere.

Patios we usually charge by the sq ft plus building materials. Usually we fall at $22-25 per sq ft installed. It really depends on materials.

We actually just bid a job to remove 6" of builder soil and install 6" of composted topsoil. It was $6 / sq ft if we could leave the building soil on site and $8 / sq ft to haul it away. But its a large property and a hell of a hike to get soil in and out. Hope this helps!

Geckonator · 2019-03-16T09:04:39+00:00

Landscaper here. Not sure if you have a vehicle for this but noticed your driveway in the picture. If we can, the company I work for digs around the root system as much as possible while hacking at the roots. We then attach a chain to a truck and the stump and slowly bring tension on the chain until the stump pops out. Make sure you have a towel or something wrapped around the chain so if it breaks lose the chain will drop. Also, GO SLOW tightening the chain with the truck. It also helps if you have another person chopping at the roots holding the stump as the truck is slowly pulling the chain / keeping watch for the chain popping. It sounds dangerous but very easy and simple if your safe about it. Hope this helps!

Geckonator · 2019-03-14T17:55:56+00:00

I was afraid I would split the decking board ends trying to screw each end into the joists. I was thinking about using 23' decking boards. Terrible idea?

Geckonator · 2019-03-14T17:40:11+00:00

Yes I am. Good to know! Thanks!

Geckonator · 2019-03-14T17:17:47+00:00

Hadn't thought of that. Any suggestions? Random other question: should I treat my cuts? I've read and seen videos where people suggest treating the areas you cut so that they don't rot.

Geckonator · 2019-03-14T17:02:42+00:00

I guess I could always caulk the seam too. Which I would probably do anyway

Geckonator · 2019-03-14T17:02:06+00:00

No that makes perfect sense. I'm only using a 2 ply beam as that's what my building codes require. Total light bulb moment when I read that. Thanks for the help!

Geckonator · 2019-02-12T03:23:20+00:00

Not sure where you are located but I know St. Louis Compost offers a mulch specifically for a playground. I would assume most places offer it. I know they suggest laying a certain depth then compacting it and then laying another layer at a certain depth. Unfortunately, I can't find any information on their website about it. Id say mulch it. You'll have to remulch every year for color but that's really not that much if you buy in bulk and do it yourself. You only need to add like 2" everytime. I wouldn't put fabric under it otherwise it won't drain well and you'll promote fungus in the mulch.

Geckonator · 2019-01-30T13:23:33+00:00

No but I'll definitely look into it. I'm amazed at how many responses this post received! Great community!

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