Wanna build a stone veneered mailbox?

[JimbosGarage]

I had a client ask be to design and create a mailbox that would match the stone veneer of their house. It was a little difficult with the home owners association regulations, but did what I could. I didn't draw up any blue prints for this. I mostly just had an idea and went with it. End product turn out really nice.

I posted a couple pictures and a link to the video of the build.

 

[Tim_P]

Nice job

 

[saceone]

awesome video, love the intro! badass

 

[JimbosGarage]

Thanks guys for watching, And your comments. It was a difficult build and took a lot longer than expected. It was a fun build and it turned out well. Client seemed happy.

 

[lakeroadster]

Really nice, well done.

Did the home owner check with zoning before the build (not just the HOA)? Some jurisdictions, dare I say most, don't allow these.

Just curious.

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John

 

[JimbosGarage]

Yes, building, public works, zoning, H.O.A. Before I built it I wanted to be sure it would be approved. Thanks for asking lakeroadster!

 

[lakeroadster]

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John

 

[Koken]

Nice, but why not use concrete block/rebar? Is it because of the cold?

 

[JimbosGarage]

The homeowners Association would not allow block and rebar because the footing that was designed by the engineer was to be 30'' x 30'' x 12'' deep. The association rejected it.
But approved 12'' x12'' x 2' deep. So that is what I did. strange!! But whatever, The homeowner got what they wanted anyway.

 

[fourjeepin]

Seems really odd that a HOA would care about the size of a foundation, but makes me glad I don't live in a neighborhood that has one.

Did you do the stone work and have any info on it? I want to build a couple of stone columns in my back yard.

 

[JimbosGarage]

Yes I agree with you, associations ****! I don't live a neighborhood that has one either. Yes, I did the stone work. It is real stone called Lompoc ledge, I'm in southern California, I think it is only available here. However there might be something similar where you are. Start with a stucco or block finish, I used thin set to install the stone.
Jimbos Garage!

 

[lakeroadster]

The homeowners Association would not allow block and rebar because the footing that was designed by the engineer was to be 30'' x 30'' x 12'' deep. The association rejected it.
But approved 12'' x12'' x 2' deep. So that is what I did. strange!! ....

Seems really odd that a HOA would care about the size of a foundation.............

I would imagine the Engineer at the HOA wanted the structure to fail and collapse if it gets impacted by a motor vehicle. The 30 x 30 was too wide, too strong.

That's why I asked if the local jurisdiction (county, township, etc.) was ok with the structure. Most of them don't allow these due to collateral damage.
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John