Hello from Orlando!

[Pujolflorida]

Hello I'm from Orlando, I do signs as a hobby, thinking of going full blast at it, I hope to learn more about this business.
Thanks, Will

 

[Shovelhead]

What do you do full time?

 

[Pujolflorida]

I'm a construction worker, my trade is brick pavers, I do driveways, pool decks, sidewalks and stuff like that. I love it but my real passion is for graphic design and signs.
Thanks

 

[Shovelhead]

Tell me about composite decking please!
Do you attach the planks with 3/4 penny nails or do you
use some sort of adhesive?
Also, what is the lifespan as compared to pressure-treated wood?

 

[Pujolflorida]

I don't do this kind of deck, the materials that I use are travertine, granite, pavers but no composite planks, I attached a URL of the kind of project I do, just so you know, this is not one of my projects, but you get the idea.

 

[Shovelhead]

Is there a template or pattern that you use to line up the pavers?

 

[Pujolflorida]

Depending on the shape, you can do 3 or 4 different patterns, and they are laid one by one in a compacted base material usually, crushed concrete and then we cut it with a power saw with diamond blade.

 

[Shovelhead]

That's absolutely fascinating.
How long did it take you to get good at it?

 

[Pujolflorida]

I've doing this for 10 years, but it doesn't take long at all, all you need is the ability to keep things strait and level, i goes down pretty fast, a 1500 sqft driveway goes in in 1 day with 4 workers.

 

[Shovelhead]

I've doing this for 10 years, but it doesn't take long at all, all you need is the ability to keep things strait and level, i goes down pretty fast, a 1500 sqft driveway goes in in 1 day with 4 workers.

Well that's more that I can say about sign people.

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But seriously......I'm going to be in the Orlando area soon.
Maybe I can pal around with you for a few weeks and figure out how I can lay pavers.

 

[SignManiac]

Shovel

At least I'm not the only one hahaha

On a serious note, I'd like to get out of the sign business and start a custom driveway/patio paver business. It does look easy and there are a lot of houses in the world. I already have a tape measure, level, and saw to cut the pavers with. Wonder what softwares I will need to design the patios with?

 

[Gino]

Welcome from PA...........................

 

[Pro Image]

Howdee form VA............

 

[cgsigns_jamie]

Welcome from Orange Park, Florida!!

 

[The Big Squeegee]

Welcome from OK

 

[Craig Sjoquist]

Welcome to a outstanding forum and people

since I'm in collage park area ..if ya need any help with anything ... don't afraid to call ... my phone is my name (avatar) above

be glad to say howdy

 

[Pujolflorida]

Hey Craig, I'll sure call you, if anything comes up.
Thanks a lot

 

[Doug Pulver]

Hello and Welcome to Signs101, from Florida.