It seems people either love or hate these guard rails. Above, they run from the east end of the berm to the gazebo. There are more at the entryways to the wetlands paths and the path on the back side of the lake.
The rails are 12" x 8" boards and the posts are about 10" on a side and as yet unfinished. Above, you can see a receptacle where a post will be inserted to prevent vehicular access to the paths.
People seem to love or hate the posts and rails. I'm reserving my opinion. I think a redwood stain will improve them immeasurably.
Like them. Muscular. What do people want, gaurd rails made of toothpicks and dental floss? They do have a raw look, but that will settle down with a) time or b) stain or c) both. Please, no need for tacky murals painted on them, savvy? They have a durable, architectural feel; love the detail on the tops, too. My only suggestion would be to replace the metal rail on the eastern side with the 8x8 and 4x12 constructs, but I suppose that ain't in the budget.
ReplyDeleteIn point of fact, these new rails are reminicient of the posts that appear around the lake as seen in my old panoramic photo of the lake that was taken in the 30s when the lake was first dug.
Kudos to the design team!
Paul on Dahlia