How To Build a Backyard Water Wall
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A water wall is the perfect way to cool things down in the hot summer temperatures. It’s colorful, vibrant, and it will keep your kids playing outside all summer long.
Steps:
00:26 - Seal Posts & Paint Boards
00:55 - Set Post, Dig Trench and Add Gravel
1:43 - Attach Boards to Posts
2:04 - Create Water Delivery System
2:28 - Build PVC Board Support Brackets
3:04 - Add Gutters and Customize Wall
Download Bracket Template: low.es/2Zhm2Eo
How To Set a Post: • How to Set a Post for ...
Paint Colors Used:
Valspar Duramax Exterior Tintable Paint (1-Quart): low.es/3eeJNBa
Peach Punch 1008-2A
Orange Cream 2006-1C
Fresh Pear 6007-7C
Impact Lilac 4003-9C
Sea Wave 5006-9C
Thompson's Water Seal Exterior Stain: low.es/2ZZu6J1
Products Used:
Flamingo: low.es/2ZkI1Ko
4x4 Cedar Posts: low.es/3cT4KSs
Craftsman Post Hole Digger: low.es/2CpWrjw
Drill Bit Set: low.es/2Wbgppd
DeWalt 20V Drill: low.es/326UenX
PVC Primer & Cement: low.es/2NDZlnl
Miter Box & Saw: low.es/38TUQyM
3/4" x 10' PVC pipes: low.es/2
3/4" PVC Elbows: low.es/38a17WyKpCxG0
3/4" FM x 1/2" MIP Hose Adapter: low.es/3gc7ECK
3/4" Ball Valves: low.es/2OgKT52
PVC Board: low.es/3fp7CHS
Vinyl Gutter: low.es/2Of0baf
Detailed Steps:
The Wall
1. Paint or seal all of the wood planks prior to construction and let dry.
2. Make sure to choose an area where the ground is clear of utility lines and/or pipes. Dig two holes for your posts using the post hole digger. The holes should be distanced so that the posts measure exactly 8’ in between from outer edge to outer edge. Dig down at least 3’ from the surface for a sturdy set.
3. Set the posts using the pea gravel or concrete.
4. If desired, create a safe space for water runoff by digging out the grass between the posts and replacing with pea gravel, or by using a trough to catch water runoff.
5. At the edges of each 2x4, pre-drill 2 holes, one on top of the other, using the ⅛" drill bit. Each 2x4 should have a total of 4 pre-drilled holes.
6. Measure 48-1/2 inches from the top of the post. This marks the baseline of where you’ll begin mounting your boards. Use a level to make sure that the board is straight. Repeat this step for the remaining planks, placing each plank so that there is about 1 1/2” of space in between each. You can use a scrap piece of 2x4 to help measure.
The Water Source:
1. From a stick of 3/4 PVC pipe, cut a 4” piece. Attach a 3/4''-1/2'' adapter on one end and a 3/4'' elbow on the other end.
2. Screw in a 3/4"-1/2” brass hose adapter into 1/2 side of the pvc 3/4”- ½” adapter.
3. Use the 58'' pvc pipe and stick it into the elbow that is connected to the 4'' piece.
4. Attach another elbow to the other end of the 58'' pipe.
5. Test the fit assembly on the left 4x4 post of your build wall.
6. If all fits appropriate, prime and glue pieces together using PVC Primer and PVC Cement.
7. Attach the full assembly to your water wall by using 3/4 conduit clamps and 1 1/4'' deck screws on the left water wall post.
8. Place the 4'' pvc pipe into the elbow coming out of the top of the wall.
9. On the other end of the 4'' pipe, fit a tee and insert 3 1/2'' into the front, pointing towards the front of the wall. Place an elbow on the other end of 3 1/2'' piece, then a 2'' piece into the other side of the elbow. Lastly, put a 3/4' 'ball valve pointing towards the ground.
10. On the empty side of tee coming off your 4'' piece insert 37'' pipe.
11. On the other end of the 37'' pvc, fit a tee and insert 3 1/2'' into front of it pointing toward the front of the wall. Place an elbow on the other end of 3 1/2'' piece, a 2'' piece into the other side of the elbow, and then 3/4'' ball valve pointing toward the ground.
12. On the empty side of tee coming off your 37'' piece, insert another 37'' pipe.
13. On the other end of 37'' pipe fit an elbow and insert 3 1/2'' into the other side of the elbow pointing toward the front of the wall. Then, place an elbow on the other end of the 3 1/2'' piece, a 2'' piece into the other side of the elbow, and then a 3/4'' ball valve pointing towards the ground.
14. Once all together take apart to prime and glue each step in place.
15. When finished gluing attach 3 1/2'' pvc running perpendicular to top 2x4 with 3/4'' conduit clamps onto 2x4.
16. Attach a garden hose and check for leak
Gutter Brackets:
1. Make a master template by drawing the gutter profile with a combo square.
2. Use the jigsaw with a scroll saw blade to cut the profile.
3. Use this bracket as master copy to trace and cut as many brackets as needed.
Gutter Troughs:
1. Use the measuring tape and pencil to mark the gutter at 3’ and use a hacksaw to cut the gutter at the 3' mark.
2. Cap off desired end of gutter using a gutter cap.
3. Place the gutters onto the brackets.
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Пікірлер: 38
I like the water wall because some people do not have enough land in their backyard to put in a pool and this is a great alternative to having one. Keep the fun ideas coming. I love when businesses incorporate kid friendly spaces and ideas for them.💡 ♥️
The way they are looking at each other is more interesting than project. 😊
Naysayers probably live in Cali and don’t have kids. In many states….water is plentiful and this is a great idea. Cheaper that one time at the trampoline park for a month of water fun.
So nice the kids will have lots of fun I need to make an adults size looks like lots of hours of fun
I LOVE THIS!
@lowes
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Wooow amazing! You are amazing 🤩👍
What a fabulous idea and video! Thank you!!
Looks good. Only if I have the time and money to tackle these kind of projects.
Super cute!!!!
How about something that doesn't let the water goes to waste, like I don't know anything else that doesn't consume water like crazy
Nice
Great job, I will make one as well. And I will make sure it uses plenty of water, which is plentiful, and I don’t give a crap about paying a little higher water bill to see my kids having fun.
No clip of just the wall on its own?????
What was this video about again???
What a great way to waste water! Thanks Lowe’s!
No offence but it seems soo wasteful. Here's another idea: how to collect rainwater and then put a pump to water plants, maybe using the same mechanism like a ladder that then flows to each plant
the worst part is... the water is not recycling.. its getting wasted.. although the project is eye candy but still a lot of water is getting wasted... which is very bad...
@dicedrice7216
4 жыл бұрын
The water gets recycled back into the ground as part of what's known as the hydrologic cycle.
@abhishek_bhardwaj
4 жыл бұрын
@@dicedrice7216 wow... Thankyou so mch.... I didn't know that!
Wtf is this? Lmao So what? You gonna use new water run all the time? Talk about waste. Why just not have a pump to collect water and send it back up again.
@niltomega2978
3 жыл бұрын
Yes if you want to recyle the water through and through your kids will be playing in you sure can!
@unsortedguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@niltomega2978 Or I can add new water? Water won't be dirty after a long time if you build it properly.
@yukenduit1149
3 жыл бұрын
Or just use rain
Cool concept but, does it recycle the water..? If not, tht's 1 costly toy ea. month & a waste of resources
It's fun until the HOA forces you to take it down.
As for all you waste water whiners many of us do not live in deserts and the water simply goes back to the ground from whence we got it.
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@london6229
4 жыл бұрын
ok guud for you ?? wantt a cookie ??
@russellborrego1689
4 жыл бұрын
@@london6229, you tell em! How dare they!
0:01 cringe.
A fun way to waste water, and increase your water bill.
Why would u wanna bring kids into this world after 2020?
@evcoolgene
Жыл бұрын
What happened in 2020?
Great grooming the kids there…. Disgusting.
@evcoolgene
Жыл бұрын
Huh? Where did you see grooming?
@expressisverbis854
Жыл бұрын
@@evcoolgene The Rainbow flag was an accident then?
But...but..its ugly