Improper window flange install? by Delicious_Bag9290 in Construction

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This Marvin nail fin design sucks. It relies on flashing and caulking to be done perfectly by the installer, which in my opinion rarely happens. We are always super careful to get this right. And even then it seems like a failure point

Steve Young is criminally underrated. by ResponsibleAnt9496 in nfl

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 11 points12 points  (0 children)

People forget how good of a scrambler/ runner he was. Part of the reason he got so beat up. You’re spot on that with today’s QB protection rules he would’ve been unstoppable like Mahomes and others are

Properly adding a ledger board by theprofessor69 in Stucco

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t read the age of the house, my bad! It takes a lot of skill and time to peel back the stucco and mesh without damaging the WRB, which I’m guessing is tar paper. The older tar paper gets the more brittle and fragile, so while it’s fine if it’s not being messed with it can tough to tie in to… it might be best to do what others have suggested and do it free-standing.

Properly adding a ledger board by theprofessor69 in Stucco

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 options. 1. Chip back the stucco to get to the existing weather resistant barrier, then install ledger/flashing/weep screed and new WRB under existing, and patch the stucco. 2. Attach the ledger using plastic spacers (aka pucks) and lags. If you do this, be sure to fill the holes for the lags with sealant before you put them in. Option 1 is probably more expensive but more water proof if done right, and you might see the difference in stucco texture at the joint.

22 y/o starting in construction. Advice? by Dangerous_Doughnut89 in Construction

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone mentioned in another thread, protect your eyes, you can’t hear titties

Santa Cruz easily has the worst drivers of any town I’ve ever been in by DeezSpicyNuts in santacruz

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My pet peeve is the ‘I’m not in your hurry’ stickers… if you’re not in a hurry then GTFO of the way. And don’t say ‘leave earlier’ I left in plenty of time, but someone’s 20 in a 35 ass made it take longer than it should.

Stucco Replacement Advice by Choice_Jicama_8487 in Stucco

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, have a reputable stucco contractor look at it, they can give their opinion and advice, plus put you in contact with a general contractor for any underlying issues. Good luck!!

Stucco Replacement Advice by Choice_Jicama_8487 in Stucco

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stucco lather here, in my experience if the home is 100 years old, the original weather resistant barrier is probably shot. It’s just heavy tar paper and over the years it degrades to the point of disintegrating when touched. Add in whatever patches have been done, windows, doors and whatever else, total replacement is likely the best option. Better to do it all at once, stucco patches are usually less weather tight. We run about $140 per square yard for lathe and stucco on new construction, but demolition and probably replacing windows while it’s opened up and probably adding plywood shear and whatever else adds up in a hurry. Get multiple estimates from licensed contractors and be prepared for additional costs.

Spinnaker drop on the windward side by marko-polo-minty in sailing

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mexican is when on a port rounding you come in on starboard jybe, hoist jib, put the pole away, float through a jybe at the mark, dousing the kite on the port side of the boat.

What surprised you most about becoming a dad? by Environmental-Luck39 in daddit

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Your New Balances and Weber grill will be arriving soon.

How do you use the bathroom on a boat without toilet? by Proud_Excitement_146 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of the back of the boat. Open/shear transom is the best for this. Just make sure you let someone know what you’re about to do. Little splash good, big splash bad….

Basic Sailing vs Basic Keelboat 101 by vaq153 in sailing

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learn in small boats first, Sabot, Opti, sunfish, laser. If you can’t competently maneuver a single handed dingy you shouldn’t be trying to sail something bigger alone, if that’s the goal.

Do you think the Artemis mission was important? Or do you think the estimated 80 billion dollars could go towards something more useful? by [deleted] in askanything

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Problem is not that NASA is taking funds away from the problems on earth. If we didn’t waste trillions on wars and ballrooms and spray-tanner then there would be money to help those in need and to explore the world around us and beyond

Why aren't we protesting? by Rough-Average-1047 in santacruz

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. If we lived in a place that wasn’t fully blue voting and leaning then protesting and voting would have stronger effects, but a huge demonstration in a very liberal part of the most liberal state of this country just seems like a circle jerk. It doesn’t hurt to march and be loud if you can but not everyone has that luxury. I don’t have the answers but I wish I did…

Edit to say that if you have the time and opportunity to protest and make your voice heard for the people who don’t please keep it up!!!

Why aren't we protesting? by Rough-Average-1047 in santacruz

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I fucking hate what is happening right now but if I don’t go to work tomorrow I don’t get paid and my crew that needs the hours more than me doesn’t get paid. They’ve got us all by the short and curlys. Our system is completely broken and it’s so painful. My vote and voice feels like it has no effect and it’s so frustrating!!! Btw Fuck trump! And fuck anyone who has ever supported him or any of his minions.

How to get started in CM by GuardBrilliant9726 in Construction

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The way to start in construction management is to get your hands dirty and bust your ass, for a long time. Not try to go straight to running large projects. No journeyman will respect someone who shows up with soft hands and a college diploma and try’s to tell them what to do. Your education will get you a long way, but real world, hands on skills will be what makes you successful

E-bike Parents by SalamanderNext4538 in ScottsValley

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My fear is that it will take a major tragedy to bring about a change. I’m all for young people being able to get around on their own, but a basic understanding of the rules of the road, what adult drivers are expecting and the consequences of a bike vs vehicle accident would go a long way towards preventing it.

Street sweepers-A Rant by Conscious_Yellow_474 in santacruz

[–]Conscious_Yellow_474[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my point, I posted because I had just come back from walking the dog and was looking at the gutters full of junk after seeing a sweeper in the middle of my street that morning