I want to install some pavers right outside my back door. There's some concrete from the house foundation that looks like a spillover. Do I remove this so I can push the pavers flush to the house? And if so, what's the best way to break this off? Thanks [img]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/1075x809/screenshot_20220821_171038_line_26b4013a589c4068865003a996fe2ae755537ef4.jpg[/img]

We own a bungalow in Daytona Beach that faces directly north, which means that in the mornings and afternoons the deepest sides to the east and west get hit by the sun. Long term we'd like to replace the old sash windows with double glazing, but as things stand the sun hitting on the glass generates a lot of heat during the summer. We've also tried to alleviate the situation by having extra insulation put in the roof. We're tossing up between installing awnings or Bahama shutters on the six windows that take most of the hit from the sun. Awnings are considerably cheaper but will only last a few years before they start to fade - that's if we don't get a tropical storm or hurricane coming through and blowing them off! Costing for the Bahama shutters seems to run to $500 - $700 each, which adds up to a fair bit. I have a fully kitted out woodworking shop and could, with a bit of planning, make the Bahama shutters for a fraction of the cost, but I'm not sure how the end result would stand up to the elements, especially the slats. Has anyone on here ever made them, and can recommend an appropriate wood that could stand up the heat and monsoonal rains once painted? Thanks in advance.