I'm building my first house, so this is new construction. The hangers put up sheetrock inside a stand-up shower that is to be tiled completely (floor, walls, ceiling). Does this have to be removed in order to hang the cement backerboard, or can the backerboard be installed over the sheetrock/drywall?All I've read about backerboard installation only mentions installation over studs, and never mentions anything about existing sheetrock.
Food and jewelry does not go together, it either has to be covered with gloves or a band aid otherwise it is a health issue, how would you like biting on a hunk of metal
There are so many incredible options regarding materials these days that a blanket recommendation doesn't spring to mind. Some of the beginning questions would be: Are you planning DIY or will you hire out? Have you considered materials based on what else already exists in you yard and what materilas your home is made of? Local materials, ie types of stone exist in your area? Shape and texture - do you want all one material or are you looking for a mix? Dry stacking and laying in sand or will you set in concrete? What zone are you located in? Will you have to plan on dealing with the freeze/thaw cycle? Plant/landscaping options vary widely based on climate as do local codes for this sort of thing as well as guidelines based on climate. As a general thought I'm partial to stone with a copper pit that is removeable - I like the flexibility to change pit depth and size - plus I'm just partial to the look of weathered copper.
I would go with a natrual gas or propane fire pit or at least a duel one. it is not as authentic but so much easier and less work.
