Chuck Banshee wrote:
In another thread, you guys helped me on constructing a simple
flagstone walkway.

Today I bought two levels to ensure that I get the water runoff right.

Checking the existing level of the existing flagstone shelf, I am
surprised to see almost no perceptible slope on the flagstone shelves
that were done years ago by professionals (presumably when the house
was built).

Here is a picture of the lengthwise slope:
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/7478468.jpg

Widthwise, the slope is perceptible - but it's sloping TOWARD the
foundation (and not away from the foundation). Does that make sense?
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/7478493.jpg

Not to me. I have a block/stucco kneewall around our courtyard. Top is
capped with casr concrete "stepping stones" that overhang the blocks. At
one end of the wal where it butts the house wall, the cap stone was sloped
toward the house. Result? The grout joint was constantly damp; that
dampness migrated to the house block wall and was apparent by the house
paint being darker in that area. I finally knocked the cap off and sloped
it in the other direction. IIRC, I sloped it about 3/8" over its 16"
length.

For my new shelf (walkway) just below (to the left) where this
picture is taken - would you slope it away from the wall - or toward
the wall as the old shelves appear to be?
http://www5.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/7478518.jpg

Away.

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