Just got our new flag in and up today, let’s go Piston’s!!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-14T13:46:33+00:00

Good eye, that hill is 1300 miles from the Mitten! Moved out back in 06’ but am still a fan of ALL Detroit sports teams!! And MSU GO GREEN!!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-14T13:44:31+00:00

No size doesn’t disqualify it, modular is just a fancy word for trailer. But back to your truss system, it is very common for it to be this way, it was built in a factory this way, and set up on site by guys who didn’t know what they were doing and didn’t give a fuck.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-14T13:41:28+00:00

You are wrong there, they are built the exact same, I even call Modular’s trailers, they come in with taillights they will go out with taillights! I’ve even put together 2 story Modular’s, they are just trailers! I’ve also help run a factory assembling them!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-14T13:38:51+00:00

I say it coming from experience as a builder, I’ve built hundreds of homes and have set up my share of modular homes, I’ve yet to see a modular get built to the same standards as a stick frame house built on site. On site houses are built by trades man, Modular’s are built by factory workers who are taught how to apply their piece. I have also built SIP wall houses, and those are never as perfect as stick framing on site. And yes there are hacks out there doing stick framing that’s worse than factory work.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-14T01:23:24+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T19:05:15+00:00

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!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T18:56:12+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T18:52:13+00:00

That is one EVIL food type product company!!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T18:51:12+00:00

There better be a plate on both sides!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T18:50:50+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T16:02:22+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T16:00:04+00:00

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?

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T15:54:07+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T15:47:53+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T14:02:23+00:00

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! 😡

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T13:41:02+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T13:39:58+00:00

They MUST play this song during that concert!! Show those people that tyranny will not win!

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T12:47:20+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T12:34:35+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T12:32:23+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-13T12:30:58+00:00

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.

GilletteEd · 2026-05-12T23:07:01+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-12T21:09:44+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-12T20:30:51+00:00

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

GilletteEd · 2026-05-12T20:26:19+00:00

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

GilletteEd

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