DIY Faux Stone Driveway Columns / GenStone

[@PatriotDIY]

Genstone Column Panels: amzn.to/49WlNiV

[@XessiveGamer]

Do they make a kit just like this but with a cutout for a mailbox? Thanks

[@PatriotDIY]

@XessiveGamer i believe so

[@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?

[@anthonyrodighiero723]

Thank you, I was a little hesitant to build these columns, but after watching this I am prepared to DIY. Thank you for such an amazing video! Well done!

[@maxattraction1]

I’ve got the same going on at several properties. I’ve had but being a retired California contractor and I watch all these other states build their footings formed out on top of the dirt and backfill. It just blows me away. Dig the hole of exactly what you wanna pour it can be a little larger and use the dirt as a form because you have 100% compaction on the natural dirt now you got a backfill and you’re never gonna get that compacted up the standard and all it’s gonna do as soon as it’s wet, is turned to muck and the thing can get pushed overthere use the dirt as set a 2 x 4 down the middle where the rebar or walls gonna go and hang your uprights on the 2 x 4 and pour the concrete to the bottom of the 2 x 4 real simple concept. These DIY channels are great, but they lead people into doing way more work and spend way more money than what they really need to do.

[@Hazeblade-pp9lz]

Nice wood shop 👍

[@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!

[@MonicaStephens-o8q]

Fantastic video! You did awesome buddy!

[@jenniesmythe8188]

I was thinking of doing this but with brick or stones sheets

[@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?

[@AA-cy4rl]

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

[@supsnap]

How do these panels feel? Does it feel like real rock when you touch it or can you sell it's fake?

[@PatriotDIY]

@supsnap it's not hard like rock, if you touch it or look at it closer than a couple feet away you can tell it's not real rock.

[@supsnap]

@@PatriotDIY thanks for the quick response. I ordered 2 samples. I'm planning to do indoor stone posts in my kitchen and family room. Going to open up a wall and put 2 posts in place to give it like a nice Mediterranean feel. But yea, if it looks and feels fake at closer look I probably won't go that route. Is there a similar product that looks and feels real?

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@kimber241]

Looks great❤👍

[@PatriotDIY]

thanks!

[@Madrespect]

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

[@alphabrett2502]

16 ($60) corner panels each. That's $960 plus the cap, so $1020 for just the stone for one column. $2040 plus tax for the stone. Concrete and lumber probably didn't add much more.

[@deidre8823]

Genius, wish I could do that :-(

[@Cuban_Trogon]

Looks great!

[@PaintSlinger99]

I dont know man.. looks good but that's alittle expensive for fake rock

[@joshuaavila8317]

I was thinking the same thing but it’s a lot easier to work with .

[@Karen-o4q4p]

I agree on the look. Thats where we all want to be. It almost looks as good as real stone. But its lacking performance of stone. So lets say you spent 2200 on the project. For less than twice the price you could have done it right with stone and it would last longer than you owned it. For sure these will be falling apart in about 7-8 years. Where i live that would get blown over in a bad thunderstorm. Outside elements. Not the same layers and materials as a house. Dont get me wrong, it looks great. But i want my stuff to last. Nice truck btw.

[@jimmybrown9595]

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

[@RobertDenton-g9p]

Did I miss the part where he cuts it for the mailbox?

[@tysoncarr5876]

I like it

[@PatriotDIY]

Me too! thanks for watching!

[@TenmaFN]

pretty cool

[@gregmize01]

Next up, PatriotDIY installs ornamental fence and gate. 😏

[@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.

[@RustyShackleford-zw2gu]

Bruh, shouldn't you string that line between them before you pour the slabs? 😅

[@PatriotDIY]

@RustyShackleford-zw2gu woulda been a better idea lol but it worked out

[@aspiringpro]

Tyvek

[@maxattraction1]

As I watch this video further and I see how he frames walls and use OSB to build these columns all this is gonna do is Rod out and turn the crap later. You’re better off buying 16 or 12 in.² cinderblocks and you just use concrete glue and stack them all up, get the first one level gloom together whatever height you want put your column cap on top that you can fill up the inside if you want, but this is really dumb of the column block I’m gonna start a channel showing how to do stuff real way and the least expensive but the richest look I can’t take this anymore

[@PatriotDIY]

@maxattraction1 what do you think most houses are sheathed with......OSB! the faux stone properly installed seales the gaps to keep water out and prevents rotting. Of course there's more than 1 way to do anything...but this way works fine and is built to the stone manufactures instructions.

[@Константин-м1ъ]

Тюю я то думал

[@volkregjaku2295]

Are you kidding me so fake.

[@markhavens8082]

Total high priced rip off

[@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....