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These hand made vertical carved rocks were stained with a water based black dye.  The dye was diluted to lessen the impact of the black and increase the translucency (actual word spelled correctly).  I’m probably going to add some rusty oxide to the rock- just to imitate the natural look found in the stone we are using in the landscape in the yard.   The top was also dyed with the same material- still on the fence as to whether or not to seal the top.  Not lovin the shiny and black idea……. it’s not south beach ya know……

At least it’s not brown….. a close source has informed me that black is the new black…. haha!….

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Some cool clients we’ve done work for over the years asked us to come up with an interesting yard sign for them.  They found a stunning piece of granite they loved and wanted to fit it into the use of a yard sign.  Never one to be traditional…..the signage will be made out of red dragon granite and have their house number blasted into it.  Obviously it will fill the hole in the middle of the sign- duhhh .  Any ways, the sign incorporates some interesting carved vertical rock- that has yet to be stained, it features a concrete top, and 2-12×12 timbers on the end which are bolted on and strapped with a steel banding as well

This sign can be found on one of the most historic scenic roads in St Andrews.  Check it out once it drops in the next couple weeks

Note:  ITS NOT DONE YET!!!!!

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this is seriously happening.  

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Just because we celebrate winter and snow for 5 months of the year, don’t let that stop you from designing a killer back yard feature like this vertical carved concrete pergola!  Hey, there may be snow on the ground…looks pretty sweet- and worthy of a winter wiener roast!! haha 

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for those of you that have yards with big slope and you don’t know what to do?  I say LUCKY YOU!!

There’s nothing more fun than working with big grades and adding steps and fun features to spaces- oh look, they’re busting out a cabana too!!

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nothing like looking after people from start to finish!  This yard was mangled by all the pool construction and weather that went along with it.  I’ll find the before pics and show you the difference.  I’m just cleaning out my memory card

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Man, there’s nothing like taking a blah spot and making it work for a bunch of cool dudes over at PKF.  This job was done quickly all due to a great plan that met the needs and worked well in this space.

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This is still one of those jobs that becomes an obsession.  Are these types of jobs every really finished?

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