Building Natural Stone Retaining Wall Project SlideShowMovie

2 Guys, Small Track Loader, Pics shovels, and a little muscle. Roughly 100 ft Long by 4 ft Tall.  I now have a greater appreciation for the great pyramid builders; many of these stones weighed more than I do.

Retaining walls serve many purposes and come in a wide variety of materials, shapes, colors, and sizes.  This retaining wall was constructed for the addition of 1) Off-Street Parking Area 2) Water Control 3) Side Entrance

• Removing the Existing sidewalk and excavating the dirt using a small track loader- the perfect size for working in confined areas such as this.

• Roughly 2 ft x 6 ft of Dirt was removed for preparation of the Natural Stone Retaining Wall.

• Irregular Shape, Size, and Weight of the Stones Locks them into place

• 4-6 in Crushed Limestone Rock, Chet-Minus base prepped for the Concrete Sidewalk, Side Entrance, and Parking Area.

1. A Proper Concrete Base will prevent unnecessary stress cracks in the concrete sidewalk after installation and curing.

• Next Slide Show Video will be cover the concrete pour installation

I happened to be in the Neighborhood and stopped by to photo a prior Jobsite that is standing up to the test of time. Natural Retaining Wall Build! > https://t.co/hHTiXop7JE pic.twitter.com/QfKfXyShRc

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) August 27, 2021

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July 31st-Join Us to Take Back St. Louis!

End an era of public taxpayer dollars going to fossil fuel companies, their big bankers, lawyers and lobbyists, and require a plan to invest public money in and open land for renewable energy and sustainability projects!

Join Us to Turn In 36,000 Signatures to Take Back St. Louis!

Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00AM

Meet at Poelker Park (Tucker and Market across from City Hall)

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/556724787706661/

After 8 months of hard work, the time has finally come! Join us in a celebration rally to turn-in over 36,000 signatures to the Board of Elections and begin to Take Back St. Louis from big corporations. 

The Take Back St. Louis initiative will end an era of public taxpayer dollars going to fossil fuel companies, their big bankers, lawyers and lobbyists, and require a plan to invest public money in and open land for renewable energy and sustainability projects. 

Instead of an economy based on corporations who bankrupt miners, cause climate change and steal money from the public schools, join us in support of the creation of a green economy for St. Louis! 

For more information, call 314-862-2249 and check out www.TakeBackStLouis.com.

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Energy Star Window Installation

Shady Jacks Energy Star 4 Window Installation Photos, Build Notes, Presentation

Installing Energy Star Replacement Windows at Shady Jacks Saloon Downtown StLouis MO

• Scotts Contracting - Removing Old Single Pane Sash Windows and Replacing with Energy Strar Dual Pane windows from Wilke.  Transit windows on order for opening on top

• • • Energy Star Dual Pane Transit Windows ordered and will be installed in a future project! 
• Build Diagram for Energy Star Window Installation, CAD by Scotts Contracting

In between the raindrops last week we took a little time away from the Stage2 on the Benton Project and installed these energy star windows by Wilke at the Saloon.Scotty

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Design Build Update on Shady Jacks Saloon New Bar Design

Both the Owner and Myself were very satisfied with both the design and build of the New Bar Design for Shady Jacks Saloon and Deli in Downtown StLouis MO.

The first photo in this green blog post is the final CAD drawing of the project after the Waitress Station and Center Shelving was added to the project.

Previous CAD Photos and details:

• CAD Design- Shady Jacks Saloon New Bar Design by Scotts Contracting  
• CAD Bar Designs-Before Photos with CAD Drawing

View the Entire Photo for the New 

Bar Design at Shady Jacks Saloon Here

Waitress Station and Center Shelving Added to the Design Build Project 

Before the Waitress Station was added to the New Bar Design 

Shady Jacks Saloon-New Bar and Waitress Station-Stocked and Loaded and Ready to Serve 

Waitress Station for the New Bar Design at Shady Jacks Saloon 

Here's what people are saying about the New Bar Design:

• Patrons:

• Love the New Look- Natural Looking  
• Makes the Bar Look Bigger
• Design Blends with the Asthetics of the Bar
• Faster Drink Orders from Staff

• Bartenders:

• New Bar Design is User Friendly 
• Easier Access to Supplies  
• Able to Fill Customer Orders Faster and Efficiently!

• Waitress Staff:

• Easier Access to Needed Supplies
• User Friendly
• Makes Filling Drink Orders Faster (which increases their TIPS!)

• From the Owner-Shady Jack:

• New Design Opens the Bar up and makes it look bigger
• User Friendly Design helps bartenders to better handle the customers orders
• Functionality was added to the project for access to the New Beverage Dispensors
• Very Pleased with the: Natural Look, Functionality, and Form

Here are the main goals of the project that were accomplished from the New Bar Design:

1. Added Spots for the New Beverage Dispensers and Coolers
2. Functionality for the Bartenders to meet the the increased customer base
3. Any Additions must Blend in with Current Surroundings!

Here's what made this a True Green Build Project-All the Lumber was either from waste leftover from a Lumber Mill in the St Louis Area or Up-cycled from previous buildings in the St Louis Area

Come View the Bars New Design for yourself at Shady Jacks Saloon and Deli-1432 N. BROADWAY DOWNTOWN, ST. LOUIS MO 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF LUMIERE CASINO. THE ORIGINAL BIKER BAR! OVER 16 YEARS OF BUSINESS. see map


4/1/2013 Some of the Lumber was purchased from: Bruce at American Timber Salvage Inc-2100 N 2nd Street St Louis MO 63102

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Helios Solar Works Features and Benefits

I believe the company went out of business and do not believe the Helios Solar products are available any longer. Added 3/5/14

6T Series 260-240 Wp 7T2 Series 310-285 Wp 9T6 Series 420-390 Wp Terms and Conditions Warranty

Advanced Features of the Helios Solar Works Helios Solar Works modules integrate high-quality mono-crystalline cells, high-transmission glass, and anodized aluminum framing to produce high-efficient and reliable power. Our modules are tested to CEC, IEC, FSEC, TÜV and UL standards and have a Class C fire rating. We offer a generous 25-year linear performance warranty as well as a 10-year workmanship warranty. Our modules are assembled at our headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We strive to source from American suppliers whenever possible to ensure high performance, high quality, and on-time delivery.                          Check out the Benefits Flexibility. Our high-performance modules make it possible to design systems that satisfy a variety of needs—from residential, commercial, and governmental applications to any project with space or budget constraints. Confidence. Quality is a natural consequence of our material selection and advanced, automated manufacturing platform. This allows you to be confident that our modules will perform as expected for the long term. Affordability. Our advanced, automated manufacturing platform reduces our cost of production, generating savings we pass onto you. Also, systems utilizing our high-performance modules enjoy reduced installation costs, making them some of the most affordable on the market. 9T6 Series LARGE FORMAT MODULE Save big by going big..using our 9T6 module will save you time and parts on installation with a greater power yield in the same footprint. Check out the details here! and see how Size Does Matter- How Large, More Efficient Modules Can Lead to Big Savings by Brent Bucker, Helios Solar Works

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Scotts Contracting-St Louis Renewable Energy Services

• Scotts Contracting St Louis Renewable Energy Home Office Location South Side St Louis

Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy offers the Following Services for Home and Business 

Specializing in Green, Eco-Friendly, and Sustainable Building Projects with
Energy Reducing Resources and On-Site Solar PV Clean Energy Systems
for the St Louis Region

Scotts Contracting has a crew of skilled craftsman that are available and willing to handle your building projects whether its a bath or kitchen remodel, major rehab for an investment property, or the basic home repair project. 

You will find the Services at Scotts Contracting are: Affordable Punctual Experienced

Building Improvements Job Site Photos of many of the projects that Scotts Contracting has been a part of. Remodel Rehab Services are available for the St Louis Region Investment Property Rehab-Protect your bottom line with proven Design Build techniques that will translate into greater Tenant satisfaction Repair Services-Scotts Contracting realizes that sometimes the cost to build new are not in the budget and can fix and repair many of the Issues that are needed for the home. Interior Carpentry-This is the first step in building a functional space that is both pleasing and  CAD Designs for every project Increasing Curb Appeal Energy Conservation St Louis Brick Home Front Porch CAD Designs additional CAD Front Porch Designs for determining the best fit for Increasing the Curb appeal while providing a functional space. CAD Deck Design-Simple CAD drawing of Deck with Pergola and hot tub. Porch Footing and Pier CAD Designs Interior and Exterior Energy Efficient Carpentry-Examples of how to add Energy Efficiency into the Build of any project Kitchen and Bath Kitchen  and Bath Remodels that meet your Budgeting Concerns Kitchen Project Photos-Photos was taken from a kitchen remodel in the South Hampton Region- Coffered Ceiling, Plumbing Stack, Garbage Disposal, New Sink-Cabinets-LED lighting-Counter Top, Accent and Under the Counter Accent Lights Weatherization and Energy Conservation Wall R Values for various carpentry framing techniques Air Sealing Ceilings Lights Ceiling Fans Fire Proof Electrical Ceiling Junction Box Attics and Attic Insulation Vapor Barriers and the importance of the Building Benton Project-Green Build Techniques incorporated into the project Energy Rating Missouri Home Energy Efficiency Stats Insulation for your Home Insulation Saves Money Insulated Roof Walls and Floors Spray Foam Insulation Insulation that Works Spray Foam Tuckpointing Interior Tuckpointing-If you can see loose mortar, falling bricks, or daylight through the bricks its time for Tuckpointing Decorative Tuckpointing- Using Soulard Red Mortar Mix Exterior Tuckpointing on an Investment Property is S StLouis Home Foundations Stone or Rock Foundation Repair-Typical St Louis Style Home using Pro-Mix Mortar Rock Foundation With Waterproofing Added and Mold Remediation Repair Guide Exterior Finishes Siding Project Photos from projects located on the Hill in St Louis Stucco Repair from water damage on Interior Wall Masonry Concrete with Decorative Concrete Finishes Repair Instead of Replace- repairing concrete steps instead of replacing-Job Notes, Suggestions, with Hints Decorative Concrete- Stain plus Waterproofing on a pool Eco-Friendly Driveways Drywall Installation and Finishing Benton Project- See how we brought the Old Western-Old South St Louis Decor and Feel into a Modern Day Apartment Law Office Project-As well as installing French Doors with Dual Action Saloon Door Hinges, we also remodeled the Reception Area as well as the addition of 2 new offices-Network Closet-Small Kitchen for the Staff- as well as an Energy Efficient Point of Demand Water Heater! Flooring Options Wood Flooring Options using Green Build Techniques Ceramic Tile Installation Photos Carpet Installation that uses eco-friendly materials

NEW January Solar Power Deals

 Available NOW for the St Louis Region! 

NEW January Solar Power Deals

• 175,200 watts of OptiSolar 365w thin-film solar panels, ground mounts, 3 phase 500 kw inverter (made by Xantrex), transformer, weather station....45 cents a watt TAKES ALL!!!!

• Perlight 230 watt & 280 watt poly panels, 60 cents a watt 1 to 3 pallets, 58 cents a watt 4 pallets +, or 57 cents/w for 40' container loads!

• SMA Sunnyboy 4000w inverters, $1450 each!

• Renovo USA 5000 watt inverters, $1350 each or 10+ qty. for $1250 each!

• ReneSola Black-on-black mono 250 watt panels, 79 cents a watt for pallet quantities, 73 cents/watt 40' container loads! For 255w add a penny/watt, for 260 watt add another penny/w.

• U.S. made SolarWorld 240w & 245 watt poly panels, 88 cents a watt 1 to 3 pallets, 85 cents/w 4 pallets +, or 82 cents/w for 40' container loads!

• U.S. made Suniva 285 watt poly panels, 82 cents/watt pallets, 79 cents/watt container loads!

• AWARD WINNING* U.S. solar content REC 230 watt poly panels, 79 cents a watt pallet quantities, 75 cents/watt container loads!    (*Photon Magazine testing 2011: REC #1 most kwh produced out of 46 competing brands of solar panels.)

• U.S. made 135 watt & 90 watt 12 volt solar panels, $1.25 a watt pallet qty!

• ET Solar 235w & 280w poly panels 71 cents a watt 1 to 3 pallet quantities, 70 cents/watt 4 pallets +, or 67 cents a watt for 40' container loads! (For 240w, add 4 cents to these numbers.)

• Cut your on-the-roof time in HALF! New ET Solar 250w AC modules have built-in 240w microinverters w/cables, $1.58 a watt pallet quantities!

• OR...get a Canadian Solar cs6p 240w mono w/black frame packaged with a Siemens m-215 microinverter w/portrait or landscape cabling, $375 per set! (min. 10 sets).
• Canadian Solar cs6p-240M mono panels w/black frames, 84 cents/watt 1 to 3 pallets, 83 cents/watt 4 pallets +.!

• Suntech 190 watt mono panels, 69 cents/watt, pallet qty! Other Suntech sizes on sale....call for quote!

• ONTARIO-Made Centennial 230 watt & LDK 240 watt poly panels, eligible for OPA MicroFit contracts, 94 cents a watt pallet quantities!

Complete Solar DC well pumping kits, from $1598.!

 Complete OFF-GRID Solar Power kits, from $899.!

SolarNet Wibot, solar powered wi-fi internet anywhere on planet earth via sattelite uplink! Can also be configured as a cell-site booster for cell phone signals. Call or email for more info.

Many other deals, too numerous to mention.... so whatever you are looking for just ask!

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