DIY Faux Stone Driveway Columns / GenStone

Building my own DIY Faux (FAKE) Stone Driveway Columns with solar lights.
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Concrete Base
3:35 - Frame Assembly
7:57 - Secure Frame To The Base
8:52 - Sheathing
10:30 - Install GenStone
15:10 - Solar Light
15:35 - Caulking
16:58 - Final Thoughts

[@PatriotDIY]

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[@michaelhamm6805]

Excellent video. I live in Canada. We get a lot of snow. I am going to build a set of these based on your example, but I am going to use a pressure treated frame, and I will likely wrap the entire outside of the OSB with some extra Tyvek I have laying around just to be double certain the OSB stays dry. I will likely flash the bottom somehow to keep the snow from getting in as well. I love the video. Keep up the awesome work, brother.

[@GardenreetLighting]

Wow, those DIY faux stone driveway columns look incredible! You did an amazing job!

[@Kyle-ev4fk]

Who doesn't love a big stretch caulking job. What did this cost?

[@retiredtom1654]

Video well done. Clear & complete instructions. Also nice looking columns. I plan on facing my fireplace with faux stone.

[@PatriotDIY]

Awesome! Genstone makes panels for that too!

[@The_Corner_WorkShop]

Looks great!

[@AA-cy4rl]

Great video very Detailed!!! I would love to try this.

[@kimber241]

Looks great❤👍

[@PatriotDIY]

thanks!

[@TenmaFN]

pretty cool

[@silverqic]

Will this work no matter the size of the column? Can the stone end up not touching if they are not long enough of cutting would do it?

[@tysoncarr5876]

I like it

[@PatriotDIY]

Me too! thanks for watching!

[@jimmybrown9595]

Only thing I would do different is leave the concrete at ground level when you dug down you invited water

[@gregmize01]

Next up, PatriotDIY installs ornamental fence and gate. 😏

[@legacycommunications]

Help, what paint do you use on a plastic mailbox. I painted our mail box and the paint all dripped off slowly

[@PatriotDIY]

It dripped off??
I'd use a primer and spray paint made for plastic then follow the instuction on the can for prep, drying and recoat times. But you'll want to either remove the mailbox and do it in a cool place then allow it to dry for 24 hours. Or wait until the end of the day so it can dry overnight in the cooler air. Painting it in the summer heat on a hot mailbox may have been your problem.

[@Madrespect]

Great job! I'm looking to do the exact same thing. What was your cost in total for this project?

[@dariangodsell2769]

Do you not need to layer stone and paver base below a foundation pour to keep it from sinking and cracking over time? Is it necessary?

[@PatriotDIY]

Good point!, that probably would be better! Not sure if it's necessary though

[@joshparker441]

Do you not need a vapor barrier over the osb?

[@PatriotDIY]

They say not to since it has to be glued. The caulk is to seal out water so as long as that's done it should be good

[@stonesmasher8369]

You wanna build a real one with your bare hands grab a trowel some mud and stone thats the Big Dawg build

[@PatriotDIY]

Lol Whatever you say BIG DAWG!! I build plenty with my bare hands...and im sure i could build one with real stone too...but thats not what this video is about, its about showing the average homeowner a more DIY friendly option. ur just jealous mine looks just as good and cost half as much.

[@6by6by6]

Those will be rotten and falling apart in a couple years at best.. At a minimum you should have used pressure treated plywood if you’re to cheap to just use smooth face CMU block and mortar the fake stone to them which if done right would last a decade..

[@PatriotDIY]

OSB is what the company recommends for this build. What do you think most house exterior walls and roofs have on them....OSB sheathing!
The panels are completly waterproof, they overlap and are caulked to prevent direct water contact. This may not last as long as block and stone But it Will last decades....