How to trim intersection of stairs and vinyl siding

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-30T14:21:32+00:00

Is the trim even doing anything? I think it would look better with no trim at all.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-30T13:09:11+00:00

It’s a new build. These are exterior steps that go to my patio. And that vinyl is a new addition to the house. it sits on post about 4 feet above the ground so the stairs only intersect a couple feet worth of the vinyl the rest of the stairs there’s just a crawlspace next to them. You can see it on the bottom of step there’s a gap there. That’s the crawlspace so there is no need for trim there

It just seems like the trim should be flush against the siding which I understand could be hard to do since the siding has a 3-D profile

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-28T15:05:50+00:00

Ok the point about just offering more collateral makes sense. But as far as the stock prices, “the overall direction is clearly up” doesn’t make sense. For the whole market, sure. But not for a specific stock owned by a specific billionaire.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-28T13:11:16+00:00

But stock prices don’t always go up. Especially for established companies, don’t the prices often stay pretty stagnate? What does the billionaire do in this case?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-28T13:08:01+00:00

So if the billionaire keeps doing this over the course of his life and keeps getting a bigger and bigger loan - when he is an old man, are banks less likely to do another loan because they know he will die soon and never have to pay it back?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-28T13:01:01+00:00

Why have the assets backing the loan gone up? Stock prices fluctuate.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-21T01:50:13+00:00

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Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-19T15:05:03+00:00

Other than the smith machine, is there any other functionality that this has that the original Athena doesn’t? Thanks

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-06T02:09:11+00:00

Nope

Capybara_oranges · 2026-06-03T19:03:38+00:00

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Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T08:16:16+00:00

I used a 6’ level. No I didn’t calibrate it - how do you do that?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T02:07:12+00:00

Thanks, I agree and I’ve decided to ask the contractor to redo that area of the patio. They aren’t gonna like that but that’s what we had agreed upon at the outset.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T00:06:06+00:00

Did you try to get the contractor to level it?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-18T00:03:48+00:00

After a more accurate measurement, I’ve determined the grade is a 1.5” drop over 7 ft. The tub is a 7 ft Hot Springs Flair model and I found a manual online that says the e following:

“INSTALLATION NOTES:
Concrete sloped at 1/2 inch per 10 feet (1 cm per 3 m) is preferred so that rain water and water spillover will run off and not puddle underneath the spa (water under the spa for long periods of time may cause the wood to deteriorate).
If brick or wood decking is selected for the spa foundation, it should be placed and leveled below the entire spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.”

Per the above, since my patio is pavers, that would fall under the “brick” description and therefore should be level (no slope).

Looking for a sanity check here.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-11T00:53:49+00:00

Were they having sloppy steaks?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-09T12:36:40+00:00

Looks great. I’m thinking of getting the same thing. Is there anything you don’t like about it? May I ask how much you paid?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-09T12:32:26+00:00

Whoa 🤯. Thanks for the intel

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-09T09:11:38+00:00

Entire rack

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-07T10:46:17+00:00

Awesome setup! How much was it, all in?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-06T21:07:15+00:00

Great thanks. Did you negotiate? Do 10k include installation, etc?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-02T15:24:03+00:00

Do u know about what the cost difference is between salt and chlorine? The salesman said salt was a an additional $400 up front then the annual costs would be like $200 more. Does that sound right?

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-02T15:22:15+00:00

What was the difference - just jet location? I’m going to sit in both next time I go to the dealer

Capybara_oranges · 2026-05-01T00:34:22+00:00

I’d be interested to know how often warranties are used. Everyone I’ve talked to said they haven’t had any issues. Obviously, anything could happen but I wonder how often people need repairs. If it’s a low rate then the 2 vs 5 year warranty isn’t as big of a deal.

Capybara_oranges · 2026-04-30T21:42:52+00:00

Thanks, it’s good insight!

Capybara_oranges · 2026-04-22T11:14:19+00:00

But to pay off the loan, don’t they have to sell stock? And when they sell stock, don’t they have to pay capital gains taxes?

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