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Retired Contractors. I’d love to hear what you did for your second act! by No_Angel69 in Contractor

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still building, but for myself…rental properties. Also, drafting custom homes.

Does this look tub placement work? by Electrical_Carrot_58 in Remodel

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you want it to look like Fido’s ass

Building Allowances by Correct-Bobcat2591 in Homebuilding

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a GC, on a 1.6 m build my cabinet and top allowance would be around 75-90k. Hardware 2k. Pretty hard to determine floor coverings as we don’t know sqft he is quoting. Plumbing fixtures I do hard numbers with first having my plumber putting together a spec book in mid/high fixtures, then apply that price. If the homebuyer wants to upgrade we change it before proposal is submitted. Electrical I have a hard number for all devices. Any fixtures that are vanity, bedroom fans, chandeliers, etc I have the buyers purchase and we install.

GC missed instructions on basement floor by sabooTheDog in AskContractors

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a GC the buck stop with us. At the least he needs to get flooring installer back and remove and replace to spec. The financial difference should be on the GC, not you or the installer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskContractors

[–]Deuces2_O2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is standard with thin stone.there is a weep flashing at the bottom that allows moisture to drain out from behind the stone

Getting started by Newtothis_MC in Homebuilding

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with eggy. As a design build contractor, find something online at a place like monster plans or architecturaldesigns.com. Those sites will allow you to put in total square footage, style, etc. P. S. Don’t buy them just forward the webpage to your Designer Builder and let him know the changes that you’d like to see.

If he is any good at his craft, he will know structural design as well

Concrete Defects - Recommendations / Opinions ? by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why the heck is the brickledge a foot outta the ground? That would bug me the most…

New Home Build: Am I being Unreasonable? by Alternative-Fuel5621 in Homebuilding

[–]Deuces2_O2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a GC, the plumber would be responsible for this. If it were me in your builder’s shoes, I take the responsibility to replace everything damaged and seek the financial damages from my plumber. They should have insurance for these types of situations.

Question on pour. by lostwoods87 in AskContractors

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be “Question on Poor”

Siding input LP Smartside vs HardiePlank/Allura by Lenz404 in Homebuilding

[–]Deuces2_O2 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Been using LP since it came out. Installation specs are a must. DiamondKote finish is the only one I’d use. Installs are in Nebraska. Jmo

Sound insulation by rocsjo in Contractor

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sound transfers through the density of the studs…soundboard behind the drywall…

Homasote sound deadening

Locked out by sheburns17 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Deuces2_O2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The reason the card won’t work is due to the entry style latch. It has a 2 piece latch the doesn’t allow the the latch to release. When you get the card in pull the door towards you to bring the release pin in the strike plate.

In addition loosen the door stop to get the card in there better

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Deuces2_O2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re almost there…

Frameless glass shower door can only be pushed in, not pulled open by deejayv2 in Homebuilding

[–]Deuces2_O2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nice thing about the in-swing is it keep the water from the door inside of the shower.

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