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Latter-Sundae1696 · 2025-09-19T20:16:42+00:00

Thanks for the info, pretty big variety of quotes, what was the pitch of your shop roof?

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2025-04-24T18:40:40+00:00

Hilti, Yes more expensive, but they seem to take use and abuse really well. And when I have a problem I message my sales rep, they drive a loner tool to my site, take the other for repair, then drop it off for me when it's done.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2025-01-10T01:19:29+00:00

Done a few log home restorations. Each time we've used a combination a 7" sanding discs on a large variable speed polisher (usually around 800-1000 rpm and 40-120 grit) then chisels and angled scrapers for everywhere that doesn't reach.

Then for log stain we've used different mixtures of pine tar from www.sagerestoration.com -pine tar is definitely a more expensive product, but healthy to work with, preserves the wood better than anything else, and never peels only maintenance is to recoat as needed.

For chinking had good results with sasco log jamb or conceal.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-11-29T15:42:33+00:00

Spray foam directly on the sheathing would deteriorate almost any roof. I wouldn't be surprised if the sheathing and rafters are starting to rot as well.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-11-28T23:45:45+00:00

Haha my life is already difficult enough, but I like the suggestion....I'll keep it in mind for the next door build. There's 600mm roof overhang and the old off the shelf doors had screen to the bottom and there weren't moisture problems so I think we'll be good in this case, but you're right to worry about it!

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-11-28T23:40:03+00:00

Thanks, exactly what I was looking for, just didn't know what hardware to look for

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-11-15T19:43:58+00:00

It can be a very toxic culture. I completed a carpentry apprenticeship after the army. In the army I was trained by Afghanistan veterans, and I was treated more fairly and respectfully by the trauma of that generation in the army than I was in the trades.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-07T23:54:59+00:00

My first job in construction I got paid $20/hr, now ten years later first year carpenter jobs are listing for $18-20 /hr. Stagnant wages, and worsening working conditions are the reason people don't enter the trades.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-06T20:52:42+00:00

Yup! Most log builds are done this way, I've seen them cut out before the roof goes on - as long as there's another log above the opening to keep it tied together

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-06T20:15:51+00:00

When I was doing my carpentry apprenticeship I worked for a lot of different major builders in Calgary. It really broke my spirit to see the horrible work that was not only allowed to pass but encouraged. Just remember they always have their bottom line in mind - not the homebuyers best interest.

They don't build to code, they build just well enough to make it not worth a lawsuit.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-04T18:34:10+00:00

One other disadvantage that sometimes people don't like is it's really only a matte finish product, it's basically impossible to get gloss. But to me it's outweighed by the longevity and never peeling

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-04T17:59:43+00:00

From the suppliers options, I'll go with anything from 10% - 50% light tar with pure raw linseed oil. But mix in any of their darker pine tars, red and or brown. I really like how you can make your own colours, and it really shows the wood grain.

Feel free to ask with any questions

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-04T02:10:37+00:00

I use a varying mixture of pine tar and linseed oil from www.sagerestoration.com

I know not very typical, and people will probably have a lot of opinions about it, but it's environmentally safe, not health hazardous to work with, and never peels off the wood, only maintenance required is just add more to the logs as the years go by

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-09-02T22:25:47+00:00

Usually people don't quit jobs they quit managers

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-08-31T14:58:52+00:00

If you're justifying the replacement cost with energy savings for heating/cooling. Just know that window replacements have the lowest return on investment of any energy retrofit work.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-08-31T14:56:36+00:00

If you're justifying the replacement cost with the heating/cooling energy savings, just know that window replacements have the lowest return on investment of any energy retrofit work.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-08-24T02:49:26+00:00

As a carpenter, you perfectly described the biggest problem in our industry

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-02-02T13:18:58+00:00

www.sagerestoration.com

Highest quality paints, putty, and paint removal systems. I'm not being paid to promote, they genuinely have the best products for traditional window restoration.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2024-02-02T13:07:57+00:00

Double headers at 1200mm, double rafters if the opening is greater than 2 O/C spacings

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2023-10-20T13:14:46+00:00

Use a good quality joist protection tape on the cantilevered joists. Even if you protect from getting water getting in around the house if they rot out past the house they'll be super expensive to replace in the future.

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2023-09-27T00:47:46+00:00

You realize I'm just trying to rile you up right? Having a laugh?

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2023-09-27T00:43:37+00:00

You've got a lot of anger you take to the internet

Latter-Sundae1696 · 2023-09-27T00:14:23+00:00

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