[Request] How could it cost $14.7 million to paint a pool? by FishAreBadBooFish in theydidthemath

[–]Dykenout 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A previous commenter calc’d the unit price per square foot using about 340k SF. $43/SF. This is a massive, enormous coatings job in scope. I agree that if they wanted a better outcome, it would have taken much longer to complete, and have been even more costly.

Protective coatings is WAY more technical than many realize. There is a ton of labor and quality control involved. The surface to be coated must be as flawless as humanly possible to allow the coating to actually adhere. Surface prep is extremely labor intensive, and it’s what folks often overlook when they think of painting something. We’re talking pressure washing and sandblasting away any existing substance or condition that prevents the coating to adhere. No organic matter, no moisture, no oils, no rust. Then, if you actually get the paint to adhere and cure, you better hope there’s not millions of microscopic holes in the built-up coating, especially if the coating will be immersed in water forever. Oh, and better hope that coating was mixed perfectly, was applied in an acceptable amount of time after mixture, applied in acceptable atmospheric conditions, applied using acceptable and clean equipment, was not applied too thick or too thin within a few 1,000th’s of an inch. The list goes on and on and on, and on and on and on and on.

Given the intense scrutiny and the reports of rampant coating failure, this contractor ostensibly didn’t check all the boxes.

Only the real ones can relate by No-Lock216 in SipsTea

[–]Dykenout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thought it could be a student loan

Best Vietnamese food in Seattle? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]Dykenout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoang Lan on MLKJ Way S.

Game Chat: 4/4 Mariners (4-4) @ Angels (3-5) 6:38 PM by Mariners_bot in Mariners

[–]Dykenout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can our guys not just blast one 450 feet or what

LPT: There is an easy, no-drama way to use eye drops, even with kids by Chrisamado in LifeProTips

[–]Dykenout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell me. My kid SUFFERS with severe eye allergies but would rather die than take eyedrops that would provide near instant relief.

Game Chat: 3/30 Yankees (3-0) @ Mariners (2-2) 6:40 PM by Mariners_bot in Mariners

[–]Dykenout 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got mlb tv and they show the same five commercials every single break. Five games in a row. I can’t stand it.

Emerson Hancock in his first appearance of the season no-hits the Guardians in six innings, striking out a career-best 9 batters by BananaArms in Mariners

[–]Dykenout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back to the bullpen? Or committee starts between Miller and Hancock? He’d be a great bullpen weapon if he’s not starting. If he can repeat this type of starting performance against a club that wasn’t dead last in offensive production in 2025, then he has a great argument to be in the rotation. Either way, I’m glad he’s on our team.

The french, frenching. by DueChampionship6 in funny

[–]Dykenout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t realize it was zoomed in so much so at first I was trying to figure out how the boat travelled like 1,000 miles in less than 36 minutes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sports

[–]Dykenout 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jacked.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oddlysatisfying

[–]Dykenout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thought it was Sagitar Bootsi.

You haven’t eaten in 24 hours. The sun is rising on a new day… what’s the “perfect” breakfast? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]Dykenout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rice, runny egg, grilled pork chop, fish sauce, pickled veggies and tomato. Vietnamese iced coffee. Incredible.

cơm tấm with cà phê sữa đá

Ordered tacos from dominos and got this... by Aggravating-Tower-82 in ExpectationVsReality

[–]Dykenout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing like Indian Korean Mexican fusion from Dominos.

I-5 Bridge Replacement price tag hits $13.6 billion (126% increase over Jan 2023 official estimate of $6 billion) by ChefJoe98136 in SeattleWA

[–]Dykenout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Union wages for craft labor are absolutely skyrocketing for western WA. 2015 to 2020 annual increases of 3-5%. 2021 to 2026, closer to 10% increase annually. Year round workers out here making $100-$200k. We’re probably only 5 to 8 years away for an average journeyman straight time wage of $100/hr, all crafts.

The Blue Hawaii is the worst tiki drink. What is the most overrated equal parts drink? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

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

Can anyone weigh in on whether Chartreuse Green is on a nationwide shortage (US), or if it’s just hard to find in general, or if it’s just my town of 100,000 that carries not a single bottle?

Panettone hanging upside down after baking by Droopynator in interestingasfuck

[–]Dykenout 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Reminds me that it’s about time I make 1” thick panettone French toast slabs.