The most famous trademark of Atlantic City is its boardwalk. This is the world s first Board walk. It was built in the year 1890 and named after Alexander Boardman, The main person who behind the work of the Boardwalk, and it happened to be a coincidence that it's made out of boards. Board walk is packed with numerous innovative entertainments and fun. So; it s called as back bone and spirit of the city.
Numerous activities and hotels are offered in the boardwalk make the people to enjoy in spite of its hot summer. It is surprised to know that the "main street" of Atlantic City was initially put down to keep the sand off of the hotel carpets. In early period of 1870 Boardwalk was only temporary; the permanent structure of about 24 feet wide, 10 feet high and about 4 miles long-and with railings on both sides was constructed in 1890. Later it got damaged because of its weather, sand and other natural calamities, the structure is replaced with a seat of concrete and steel pilings and constructed of thousands of two-by-fours. The Boardwalk seems to be getting better by the day.
The most admired style of century old transport on the boardwalk is rolling chairs which debuted in 1881. At first they were imported from Philadelphia Centennial and rented for the physically challenged, and in a while it became as popular as everyone wanted a ride, later rolling chair in boardwalk was itself a moving activity for the visitors. An additional well-liked vehicle on boardwalk is bicycle. During summer, particularly in morning hours a huge number of bicycle rides can be seen enjoying ride on this board walk though its time is restricted between 6am to 10 am.
A wealthy and dazzling experience in the boardwalk entertains and brings in people with all kinds of interests. It is even called a board walking tour at times. This walking tour begins at the north end of the Boardwalk at New Jersey and it s approximately 2 miles in length. This tour offers the Showboat Casino and the House of Blues, trolley tours, an air show, casinos, resort suite and a whole bunch of fun for Board walkers which will be a delightful experience till the end. For site seeing a fully guided Trolley tour is provided covering an entire eye - catching spots of boardwalk. Such spots of boardwalk are Absecon lighthouse, Atlantic City Aquarium, the Historic Towne of Smithville, Cape May and more. Customized tours are available as well. The most lively spot of the board walk is Beach bar; this is an ideal place for great foods and cocktails along with joy and fun over night.
Atlantic air show is another thrilling and breath taking experience in the broad walk. Military and civilian pilots will fly over the beach, doing aerobatic maneuvers, formation flying, parachute jumping and other aerial stunts, bringing full of enjoyment for the visitors. Many highly luxurious suites and hotels are available with easy affordable package. Seasonal packages are available as well. Stay in these suites is an ideal place to experience and enjoy the lives best, all under one roof. Waterfront tower, Trump Taj Mahal are the AC spots with 1800 rooms of Accommodation along with the luxury amenities like star restaurants, casinos, spa, golf court, gaming, shopping and so on. Numbers of new Luxury hotels are budding in this exiting city to make the stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
question:
what type of roofing material should i use to lay flag stone in the low slope porch?
i want to install flag stone in my deck
right now the deck is with torch roofing material but i want to lay stone. please somebody recommend is there any material i can use so does not leak
answer:
There are two problems with this idea. First of all is the weight. Flagstones are heavy and this presents a dead load, (it is there all the time) that may stress the capacity of the roof. Any material of weight will add to the load.
The second issue to consider is that this kind of approach is also going to press into the torch down material. You won't necessarily notice when the edge of a flagstone when stepped on presses into the material.
Flagstones can also get very hot and on a roof where there is no heat sink below them they will probably get very very hot. There is a reason why boardwalks are made of wood.
For these reasons the best approach is usually to put down some kind of wood deck that doesn't sit directly on the roofing material and is easily removable for re-roofing. But I have also seen boardwalk like sections made to sit directly on the roof.
Flagstones are typically set in dirt, sand or concrete. All of these materials will tend to be hard on the roof and difficult when faced with re roofing.
question:
Is South Africa a nice place to live?
my boyfriend wants me and my 17 year old autistic daughter to move to Port Elizabeth South Africa with him. What's it like? do they have nice shopping malls there? restaurants? fast food? do they have 4 seasons? is it safe? what's the racial diversity like? lots of white people live in my town
answer:
It is a fantastic place I will be honest amd tell you that im speaking from experience in that I went volunteering there three years ago now for three months and honestly was so sad to leave
yes it does have its problems and the crime and rape are horrendous reputation for africa but if you dont go off the beaten track and start wandering into the less populated areas especially the nigerian areas and stay on in the main places like down on the beach front where there is mcdonalds and the hotel and a little sea life center with dolphins in it I remeber
there is a shopping center in called greenacres but in comparison to the shops in cape town they arent as diverse though still good the whole vibe of port elizabeth is to be relaxed and enjoy life
the market on a sunday is brilliant and there is a great guy there I remeber called chris who sells the best hand painted artwork youve ever seen all done by hand and all done on any bit of material he can get his hands on
forgot to add though the hospitals are dreadful the state ones if you move get private health care
all the people are friendly I cant honestly say I ever met a horrible person in all my time there
they have a surfing festival where people can come watch for free which is down by the boardwalk area on marine drive
speaking of the boardwalk although the main building there is the casino it does have an awesome bar inside it that show live sports on the best and biggest screen ive ever seen and twice a week they do karaoke and the whole vibe is to party and chill and no worries basically
on the boardwalk there is steers which do the best burgers in the world once you have one of them youll never think a mcdonalds is good again along with that there are some more shops on there which are more boutique type and have more surfer stuff too
theres also a little pond slash lake in the middle of the boardwalk which you can walk in a ball and walk on water its so cool theres also a great thai restaurant and a brilliant cafe that does live jazz on a midweek on a wednesday I remeber as well as an internet cafe and just across from the boardwalk is the best bar in the world called barneys its where all the locals go to if you want to meet people
on the boardwalk at the back of it theres a bowling alley which is cheap and looks very north american totally decked out in varnished wood floors having relatives in canada it reminded me of there houses inside if that makes any sense
when it rains there it really rains a lot and the area has flooded before the diversity from my experience is about 60 to 40 in favour of black people but that doesnt mean you should be put off you shouldnt they are lovely people you have to remeber that theres bad people everywhere but so long as you stay in the areas where there are more people and more things going on then you will be fine
its a great place that will always put a smile on your face just dont ever flash your wealth around as you will stick out like a sore thumb if you blend in and dont draw attention to yourself especially in a less popluated area youll be fine
look at the boardwalk on google earth on maine drive and work your way east to brookshill street and marine drive turns into beach drive and youll see mcdonalds and the beach front where the market takes place
question:
Mildew on composite decking?
We built a deck (2 1/2 years ago) primarily out of "Choice Deck" composite decking (spindles are wood). Last year we noticed black mildew on the floor and pressure washed it w/a soap specifically for pressure washing decks, mildew, etc. This year, it looks real bad, with mildew spots all over the floor decking. we love having composite, but thougt it would fairly maintenence free, aside form regular cleaning. It gets full sun, so never has standing water on it.
What is the best way to clean it AND how can we prevent this from continuing to happen? I'm afraid bleach will ruin the color.
The retailer didn't talk us into it. We have built wood decks before and chose composite this time because many of our friends and family memebers have had compostie decks for years and love them. None of them have this problem, or we would have reconsidered.
We don't mind hard work and do maintain our home. That's why we want it to look nice and CLEAN. I know decks need to be cleaned, we don't mind doing that. I know that some mildewing is normal, but this mildewing is excessive, so we want to make sure we are cleaning it properly to avoid additional staining.
Honestly, it gets full sun all day from the back...there are no trees near our house.
Maybe we got a bad batch...
answer:
To help prevent mold and mildew, sweep the deck regularly to keep
gaps between planks free from debris.
Keep your gutters clean. Overflow from a leaf-clogged gutter above a
deck is a potential source of food for mold and mildew growth.
Keep the underdeck area well ventilated and free of materials that
retain moisture.
Particularly for decks near ground level, a high-quality landscape fabric
should be placed under the deck and covered with washed stone or
pea gravel, to prevent weed growth.
To help prevent cooking stains, we suggest that grills be placed on a
large mat to reduce the deck s exposure to staining.
Plants should be placed in large flower pots or planters and swept beneath
periodically to prevent mold or mildew from soil runoff and trapped moisture.
When using any deck cleaner, household plastic or rubber gloves
are recommended. Be sure to follow the manufacturer s instructions
regarding safety, proper use and disposal
General Stains and Cleaning Remedies
All exterior building materials require some degree of maintenance and
cleaning. Composite Decking and Railing is no exception.
Most stains are caused naturally or environmentally and do not constitute
a manufacturing defect. Just like wood, composite decking is not
impervious to grease, mud or stains resulting from normal use and
environmental conditions. The best preventive maintenance for any deck
is to sweep it often. Power-washing is also effective in removing surface
blemishes. Sanding with a very fine grit sandpaper is also effective. For
general cleaning, we have found these products to be effective:
Olympic Deck Wash
Thompson s Water SealTM Deck Wash
Pittsburgh Paints Ultra Deck Cleaner
If just a portion of the deck is cleaned, there may be a slight difference in
surface appearance between treated and untreated parts of the deck. This
difference will fade over time.
Tannin Stains
Extractive bleeding, also called tannin staining, may cause stains on
a deck surface. It frequently happens when objects such as wrought iron
furniture, flowerpots, grills and other items are placed directly on the deck
surface. These stains may also be the result of becoming wet
during storage. Tannin stains occur with decking products made with
wood fibers. contains oak and/or maple, and certain woods,
including oak, contain natural tannins that will bleed for a short time
after installation. These stains are temporary and should disappear after
several rain and sun cycles and not reappear. Use the general cleaners
recommended above to remove the stains immediately.
Mold and Mildew
Mold and mildew are part of the environment. They form on virtually any
horizontal surface, and on virtually any material, such as wood, stone,
steel, brass, and composite
decking and railing products.
Mold and mildew will not
damage Composite
Decking and Railing.
Maintaining proper gap
widths, seeing that gaps are
not clogged, and regular
cleaning of the
deck should inhibit the
growth of mold and mildew.
Removing Mold and Mildew
from your Deck
Regular cleaning of Boardwalk Composite Lumber will remove most
mold and mildew growth. The general cleaners recommended below
are effective in removing mold and mildew:
Olympic Deck Wash
Thompson s Water Seal Deck Wash
Pittsburgh Paints Ultra Deck Cleaner
First, sweep the deck thoroughly, cleaning out any clogged gaps between
planks. Be sure to follow all manufacturer s instructions regarding safety,
proper use and disposal. For best results, apply cleaner to dry deck with a
broom. Wait 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse with a garden hose or powerwasher
set to low pressure. Should an additional cleaning be necessary, let
the deck dry completely and repeat these steps. The following prepared
solution is also effective:
- 1/3 cup laundry detergent (e.g. Tide )
- 2/3 cup trisodium phosphate (e.g. TSP or Soilax )
- 1 quart 5% sodium hypochlorite
(e.g. Clorox or other liquid chlorine laundry bleach)
- 3 quarts water
Use of household plastic or rubber gloves with any deck cleaner is
recommended. As with other commercial cleaners, be sure to take
precautions to protect plants, surroundings, clothing and exposed skin.
CAUTION: Greater concentration may cause discoloration. Do not mix
other cleaners with the deck wash solution Good Luck !
question:
Can toothbrushes be recycled ?
Maxfresh
answer:
The handle of a Recycline Preserve toothbrush, designed by dentists, is made out of polypropylene plastic that has been recycled from used Stonyfield Yogurt cups. And when a Preserve toothbrush reaches the end of its effective life, consumers can either put it out on the curb in the blue bin with other recyclables (if your community offers #5 plastics recycling), or send it back to Recycline in a postage-paid envelope supplied to you with your purchase. It will then likely be reborn again as raw material for a picnic table, deck, boardwalk or other durable long-lasting product.
Toothbrushes with Replaceable Heads
Another wise eco-choice is the Terradent line of toothbrushes from Eco-Dent. These innovative toothbrushes have replaceable heads, so that once the bristles have worn out, consumers can retain the toothbrush handle and just snap on a new head, thus minimizing waste.
Sustainable Toothbrushes
Meanwhile, Radius offers stylish recyclable toothbrushes that are made not from plastic at all but from naturally occurring cellulose derived from sustainable yield forests. Beyond its standard toothbrush line, the company also sells a battery-powered electric Intelligent Toothbrush that uses replaceable heads to reduce environmental impact. And the company will take back the handle for recycling once the battery has worn out, usually after about 18 months.
Toothbrush Subscriptions
For those stuck on their favorite mass-market toothbrush brands, the online retail website Toothbrush Express offers a toothbrush recycling program similar to Recycline's. Consumers can sign up to receive new toothbrushes from Toothbrush Express at predefined intervals ranging from monthly to semi-annually. And for only a few dollars extra, the company will include a postage-paid mailer inside each shipment for consumers to use to send their old toothbrushes back for recycling.
Toothbrushes Reborn
Don't want to bother sending your toothbrushes back? HGTV's crafts guru Carol Duvall recommends making kids bracelets out of old toothbrushes instead of sending them to the landfill. After about a minute in boiling water, a toothbrush with its bristles removed can be re-shaped accordingly by wrapping it around a small jar and then allowing it to cool. Full instructions are available on the HGTV website.
question:
Using wood for an outdoor walkway? (or a source for stones)?
Hi,
In our home remodel I've incorporated some threshing floor from a barn in the midwest in selected interior and exterior parts of our home. I'm considering building a walkway to our front door with the same material. I know that most decks and walkways are built with pressure-treated wood and I've read that it will last only 10 years or so. Is this true? Does it mean that even if I treat this wood it will likely last far less than 10 years as it wasn't manufactured with this purpose in mind? Does anyone have any experience here?
Here's a picture of the wood: http://www.blacksfarmwood.com/products/images/prod_floor_threshing_floor_inst.jpg
The other option I have in mind is to mix large and small rustic stones with a mossy look in between them. If anyone has sources for very cheap stone materials within 200 miles of San Jose, CA then I'd appreciate hearing about that too.
Thanks!
Darren
answer:
If you place it over let's say steel runners or even treated lanscape timbers it should last as long as you apply water seal once a year. I would go for it. I have a "boardwalk" that's been in for 15 years.
question:
What type of patio furniture?
So we have a large deck and would like to have 2 seating areas. 1 with a large table and seating for at least 10 and then an outdoor family room set (couch. loveseat, coffee-table, etc). I am trying to choose a material. For the table and chairs I am in between Ipe and cast aluminum. And for the other seating area I'm thinking resin wicker, Ipe, or cast aluminum.
The 2 most important traits I am looking for are #1 What will it look like in 5-10 years if I do little more than cover it in the winter. and #2 I would like to do as little as possible and have it stay looking nice.
Cost is not an issue. I want it to look very nice for a long time and am willing to pay for that.
I want the Ipe as it looks amazing but it doesn't take oil well, I hear, and after a few years in the sun will just look grey I'm afraid, so what's the point? I've seen what Atlantic City boardwalk looks like after 25 years, it's Ipe, and I don't really care for that look. But I bet they never oil it and it's in the sun 100% of time. My deck is in shade about 50% of time and we will have umbrellas too and will cover in winter.
answer:
Aluminium is the way to go a long lasting frame. Next you will want to get a good quality fabric. I also recommend that you get covers for it. This will make the furniture last longer and if it does rain or gets dew on it you can remove the covers and you can sit in the furniture right away.
Take your time looking around and make sure you sit in the furniture and it is comfortable. We got new patio furniture last year and it took awhile to find a set we both found comfortable and attractive.
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