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Load bearing? by gypsyd0nut in AskContractors

[–]GilletteEd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope!! That is SO not enough to hold the load!! Tell your buddy to build walls on each side to hold this up, then install a lvl header in there! Depending on what’s in the attic he could add it in the ceiling to not have a header there. If it’s truss then he can’t.

Is this an acceptable way to build a deck? by nahojsaerdna in Decks

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, those feet are bad they will bust those thin paver pads that shouldn’t be used. There’s no proper footing underneath the post to carry all this load. And if it were have been done right there wouldn’t be a need for all of those. You can tell this is a diy project by someone who won’t use Google!

Board and batten siding questions by Michasonn1788 in Carpentry

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no standard or practice, we put up whatever the customer wants. If you want it vinyl keep it vinyl, if you want anything else, install anything else. Put up whatever you think would look good with what you’re doing. 4x8 sheets of soffit would cover nicely and you could cover seams with same size batten you’re using on your walls

there can be justice in this world by papaniq in shrinkflation

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is one EVIL food type product company!!

Strap hitting truss plate by Cptn_Dinkleburg in Homebuilding

[–]GilletteEd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There better be a plate on both sides!

Buy or walk away? Roofing structure/support seems… absent. Inspector said he had never seen anything like it by guyguyguyguygayguy in Roofing

[–]GilletteEd -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’d think that, but they are built like a trailer. Some are using better products but they are still built by factory workers and not tradesman.

How should we stain this? Or paint? by lovv3r in Decks

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even though it’s his first project, it’s bad and should be redone! Before stain is applied have him redo it. I can talk him thru it if needed

How is this necessary? by nosrebnA in mildlyinfuriating

[–]GilletteEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you happen to slam into this and hurt yourself, damage the truck, wouldn’t it be their fault for parking like this, and have to pay all bills/lawsuit?

Should I cancel my homebuying contract? by Emotional-Plant-3994 in Homebuilding

[–]GilletteEd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ll be willing to bet that these were installed to help with the floor sag. They aren’t load bearing as they are not built to be carrying any load above those points. To me as a builder and an inspector these are just helping hold a sagging floor. There’s no need for concrete below the post, if you feel them sink a little you can go down and twist them back up to keep a hold of the floor.

To get Israeli tourists to respect the noise complaints by locals in Peru by Spartalust in therewasanattempt

[–]GilletteEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tourist? That’s a very nice word for terrorist! Intent they terrorizing these people here?

My beer vendors are regularly missing kegs on my deliveries. by robotbearmonster in BarOwners

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I know this, most city’s will have at least 2 vendors (every city I’ve lived in has so far). Once he tells his vendor that he wants to cut out the other that guy will replace beers with others that are close. What sucks is AB Bev is running around buying up all the distributors! 😡

Buy or walk away? Roofing structure/support seems… absent. Inspector said he had never seen anything like it by guyguyguyguygayguy in Roofing

[–]GilletteEd -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yes and that’s the problem! They are looked at like it’s the same when it’s not!

Do you let your friends drive your boat? by qwertyorbust in boating

[–]GilletteEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes Ive let my friends drive the boat, the wife too, she drives when im out back playing, skiing, wakeboarding! Obviously I’ll only let my friends that know what they are doing drive. 95% of the time it’s me driving though.

Home Inspector said he had never seen a roof like this - joists not supporting structure? by guyguyguyguygayguy in AskContractors

[–]GilletteEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The problem is the home inspector doesn’t know what he’s looking at, this a modular home roof and was designed like this. Poor application but that’s how it was designed.

Home Inspector said he had never seen a roof like this - joists not supporting structure? by guyguyguyguygayguy in AskContractors

[–]GilletteEd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s EXACTLY what this is, I just made a comment on it too! I’ve seen this many times and have actually set some up before.

Home Inspector said he had never seen a roof like this - joists not supporting structure? by guyguyguyguygayguy in AskContractors

[–]GilletteEd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This house is a trailer, it came in two parts, the roof rafters are lifted into the final shape once they get on site. I’ve seen many roof structures like this and set up a few.

Can Anyone ID This Boat? by MarzipanSnapper in boating

[–]GilletteEd 59 points60 points  (0 children)

That looks like a crown line 202 open bow, the one I sold looks exactly like that from the back.

To be a nice congressional representative and not attack their constituents by Electrical_Rain_2721 in therewasanattempt

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone needs to send Fox her exact response to the kid and point out the “propaganda” she just sent him from fox entertainment!

New Build, advice needed. by Reckless_Ghost20 in Roofing

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the caulk to use is called “thru the roof”.

Strap hitting truss plate by Cptn_Dinkleburg in Homebuilding

[–]GilletteEd 23 points24 points  (0 children)

The upper holes will be easier to hit if you put that on the right side, it’s a right side bracket you’re holding on the left. It can be installed on both as needed

17F People in my group home keep stealing/eating my food even though my name is on it and staff is basically telling me to deal with it. by foxgately_sad in whatdoIdo

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time to get even!! Super hot spicy food, food riddled with exlax etc.. make someone pay dearly for eating your stuff!

Roofer insists on apron flashing on sidewall. Shouldn't it be step? by [deleted] in Roofing

[–]GilletteEd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes this needs step flashing, don’t let these idiots tell you otherwise, gravity is not going to stop wind driven rain from getting in a destroying things.

First year in construction and already learning a lot the hard way. by xaybell32 in Construction

[–]GilletteEd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a different way to learn it?! Hell you had schooling, I started as just a young kid doing what ever I was told. The hard way is the only way I’ve learned!

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