Building the bluestone pad was about 800 and 100 for the poison ivy treatments.
I was more sore from the poison Ivy then I was from moving 4.5 tons of gravel into place.
I was thinking of just going with concrete pylons and wooden posts. Would you advise against?
I have heard with the poison ivy, the best bet is to wash thoroughly with detergent after contact. You need to catch it early though so if you were not aware it may not have helped.
I have always knocked out Poison Ivy breakouts quickly with a hot shower, scotch-brite pad and Chlorox Bleach. Itbdries out and heals within 48 hours. Of course if you know you've been into it, you can do the bleach treatment before the breakout begins. Also NEVER put poison ivy in a brush pile to be burned!!! The oils leach to the smoke and go airborne. Easy way to end up in the hospital with poison ivy in your eyes & lungs!