Bob the "critters" are awfully smart.....I hate to admit it but they are
sometimes smarter than I am. Unless you are committed to digging a REALLY
deep trench I doubt that you will keep out ground hogs or raccoons. I have
tried live traps on raccoons but those *&^%#@ are so smart, he (or his buddy
on the outside) figured out how to open the door at the "release" end of the
trap.....I have found that the only sure solution is lead poisoning.
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From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of bob at texmog.com
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 11:29 PM
To: Shop Talk
Subject: [Shop-talk] Skirt for a Play Cottage
In the back yard we have a play house (8'X10') that I built 20 years ago
for my daughter. Now my granddaughter wants to play in it so I am about to
do a remodel.
The biggest problem is that it sits about 6 inches above the ground on nine
12" X 12" concrete pads. The last couple of years some critters have taken
up residence during the spring under the house. I'd like to do a skirt
around the house to keep the critters out this coming spring.
My first thought was to use wire fencing material around the base but my
wife nixed that idea as ugly.
My next idea was to use pressure treated wood around the base but that would
still allow a critter to dig under the house.
So what I'm thing of doing is to use cement board, used as a base for
laying tile, since I could dig a trench and have it several inches into the
ground to discourage digging. I would then coat the cement board with a thin
coat of concrete to give it the look of a foundation ( and win the praise of
my wife).
Any reason why the cement board would not work in this type application?
What is the cement product called that is used to finish foundations and
give them a smooth look?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Bob Nogueira
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