Evaluate Situation Before Spending
Logical thinking is the process of using reasoning to analyze a situation and reach a sensible, rational conclusion.
Take time before making decisions, especially when high cost is involved, mid-June high winds ripped portion of a wall down, following week insurance assessed the border wall no longer treated as such, now classified a retaining wall due to sand build up over the years.
Mental predicament ensued, plant hedges or change frontage. Thorny hedge would resolve to a certain degree, however with crime on the increase how long would one wait for fully fledged growth affording security. Really angry about insurance not assisting after forty years being insured, almost felt right to simply hedge the problem up.
Somersault thinking eventually led to what path I would have to take, security in our country comes first and foremost, an expensive reality living in a free standing home in the suburbs.
Whether I stay or go, reality is something had to be done. Discussion with my neighbour who preferred the concrete wall, hence the side wall that was leaning due to movement of soil over the years was replaced with precast walls as previously used, in previous content.
Discussion with construction team was to cut the old forty-plus year wall down to a level to remain, retaining the sand that flows down. Parallel to old the new would be installed, this way no new plans required via Municipality at further expense.
Must be honest it looks good, should retain sand movement hopefully into the future (mud slides are common here during rainy season).
Serves the purpose that bends reality to fit a specific problem, only heavy heart decision is the loss of the jasmine for the birds sanctuary, optimistic the roots still hold for future growth to fill the gap once more.
Low wall next to carport left as is, simply added new to close the gap of possible jumping in there too.
Still more to be done, neaten old wall up with a lick of concrete paint giving that new life, something for Vusi to enjoy when coming in once a week. What are your thoughts about tackling these awkward situations that never come cheap, logical thinking is critical knowing the local laws and conditions related to moving soil.
Have a wonderful new week and thanks for visiting.
All photography my own using Canon Powershot SX730 HS. Time is equal opportunity, use it wisely.
Thought for Today: "Every head must do its own thinking." - African Proverb
Insurance companies really take the biscuit now. Any excuse not to pay out. Looks good now though. I am with you on the wildlife and do worry when trees and bushes are cut down here.
Hello, dear friend @joanstewart, good afternoon.
I'm very sorry that the insurance won't cover the cost of building the perimeter wall. However, you've done very well.
The enclosure looks great and fulfills its security role.
I'd like to wish you a great week.
The more you know, the smoother it goes. That's the usual rule of thumb. It is true, the bigger the problem, the more expensive the solution. !BBH
I really hope the jasmine surprises you, miss mine, it's all flowering now!
Those blasted insurance companies will avoid paying at all costs! It's a crying shame!