How to Repair a Broken Concrete Fountain Figure

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How to Repair a Broken Concrete Fountain Figure | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Deron Isaac | permalink
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Concrete statuary is heavy. For that reason, outdoor fountains with concrete figures as their focal point are usually left outside year round, making them susceptible to the wear and tear the changing weather puts on them, not to mention dramatic seasonal changes in the colder climates. Concrete absorbs water. If that water isn't dried out by the...

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How to Repair a Cement Fountain | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Shawn Tapley | permalink
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A cement fountain is made to last for decades with proper maintenance, but even the best maintained fountains can develop issues that require repair. There are two main areas of repair with a cement fountain: the pump and the stone. Most issues short of replacement of the fountain you can fix yourself, and due to the robust nature of the materials...

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Fixing a Concrete Birdbath or Repairing a Crumbling Garden Statue More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Twila La Bar | permalink
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Ever wonder how to repair that old leaking birdbath in your back yard? I’m sure the birds would appreciate it if their bath actually held bathing water for
Tags: concrete birdbath, garden statues, lawn birdbath, repair concrete statue, retrofit concrete

For further reading: http://www.eliteconcreterestoration.com/blog/fix-concrete-garden-statue-or-birdbath/ ^[3]

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Lawn Ornaments | Fountains | Gazing Balls - LawnOrnamentsAndFountains.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Hien Nguyen | permalink
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Lawnornamentsandfountains.com offers a vast selection of lawn ornaments, fountains, gazing balls, religious statues, artificial Christmas trees and more.
Tags: Lawn ornaments, fountains, artificial Christmas trees, garden statues, statues, gazing balls, outdoor furniture

For further reading: http://www.lawnornamentsandfountains.com/fountainandlawnornamentmaintenanceandrepair.aspx ^[4]

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How to Repair a Chipped Concrete Birdbath More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Toehby | permalink
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Small chips in concrete birdbaths are bound to happen even with gentle care, especially as the concrete ages and becomes more brittle. While the chip might not be noticeable or seem to require ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-chipped-concrete-birdbath-92231.html ^[5]

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How to Repair Cracks in Outside Water Fountains More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Jess Beaty | permalink
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Outdoor water fountains come in various shapes, sizes and materials so you can tailor them to your yard or garden. Over time, the weather and other forces can cause these fountains to chip or crack. ...

For further reading: http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-cracks-outside-water-fountains-51025.html ^[6]

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1. http://www.ehow.com/how_6071882_repair-broken-concrete-fountain-figure.html

2. http://www.ehow.com/how_5796870_repair-cement-fountain.html

3. http://www.eliteconcreterestoration.com/blog/fix-concrete-garden-statue-or-birdbath/

4. http://www.lawnornamentsandfountains.com/fountainandlawnornamentmaintenanceandrepair.aspx

5. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-chipped-concrete-birdbath-92231.html

6. http://homeguides.sfgate.com/repair-cracks-outside-water-fountains-51025.html