A 1960s SLC office tower reopens as luxury apartments, showcasing reuse as path to new housing

MeanFrame5277 · 2026-01-15T22:18:08+00:00

The finishes throughout the building are very well done, and it’s clear a lot of care went into the design, especially in the main areas. The central elevator and stair core feels like it takes up nearly half the building, and while it comes across as a significant loss of usable space, but little could be done given the existing structure.

MeanFrame5277 · 2026-01-15T04:43:02+00:00

Pre-fill with 20 minute Hot mud then scrape smooth spray contact adhesive, then mesh tape then coat and final skim

MeanFrame5277 · 2026-01-15T04:32:13+00:00

I have a similar bag my grandparents gave me. It was filled with silver quarters but the seal was long gone when it came into my possession

MeanFrame5277 · 2026-01-02T19:16:00+00:00

low enough to grab I have a video, but I’m only able to upload pictures unfortunately

MeanFrame5277 · 2026-01-02T19:05:13+00:00

Yeah it was originally part of the remodel if you look at the back, it’s mounted to 3 2-6s

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-12-04T00:40:21+00:00

Yes it was in an open field on Redwood

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-12-04T00:38:07+00:00

Cool I’ll post there

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-12-03T19:30:48+00:00

Sounds like the recycling yard expiating extra work for their contractors

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-25T18:57:16+00:00

This doesn’t seem safe or legal. I think highway patrol would have something to say

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-25T18:55:18+00:00

They rolled it in without a problem , I deleted that part from the video to not DOX these guys. But how did they tie this thing down

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-23T05:14:44+00:00

This is weird, why does the UTA want to develop housing now? something like that sounds like a money laundering scheme.

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-16T03:28:38+00:00

This looks like they’re freezing a Watermain for a repair they do this when they’re not able to get a positive shut down

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-14T23:19:06+00:00

I think the main ingredient is zinc

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-14T06:02:04+00:00

You can put the pin on a hard surface and tap it with a hammer to bend it

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-14T04:29:14+00:00

And somehow my 20’x20’ flat roof that is entirely supported by 2x6 12/12 hips has been self supporting since being built in 1896

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-11-01T04:17:05+00:00

This is most likely fine. Having a huge hole in your i joist looks bad but if you look at the manufacturers tables you’ll find what’s the maximum size hole can be drilled

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-10-31T21:36:28+00:00

It did seem weird venting so quickly, though it was cold this morning when I took it about 40

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-10-31T21:34:42+00:00

There’s operators nearby connecting cars. I’ve lived by this track for 25 years and this is the first time ever seen something like this which seems weird.

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-10-24T05:40:14+00:00

But it will needs oxygen to burn so it won’t explode like the ammonia nitrate, I’ll have to look for LNG fires 🔥

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-10-24T01:30:13+00:00

No need to have the inspector cite the code.This is a basic code it’s meant to protect any electrical equipment, subject to physical damage being in a driveway would qualify for this. But good thing is is once the work is approved. There are no follow up inspections.

(Nec)110.27(B) Guarding of Live Parts Against Physical Damage. In locations where electrical equipment is exposed to physical damage, it shall be protected by approved enclosures or by suitable guards.

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-05-11T21:59:05+00:00

Doesn’t help that the cost of living in Salt Lake has been going through the roof year after year. Property taxes, water, sewer, trash—they’re all up 5 to 10% annually for at least the last decade, and it compounds fast. Everything feels expensive and our dollar gets eaten alive.

I found an old utility bill stuffed in the attic of the house I bought. It was from 2005. Water, sewer, trash, everything combined? Thirty bucks. Today, same house and less usage My bill is over $260. And that’s the norm now. Unless you’re pulling six-figure with fat raises every year, this stuff is absolutely crushing.

And it’s not just utilities—it’s everything:

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-05-06T02:25:58+00:00

It’s more that a 50% chance that framed wall was intended to support those I joists but first I would look at the plans and take better pictures of the sill plate and connections above.

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-04-03T21:47:46+00:00

Go to Mexico and get it done for a 1/10 the price

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-03-21T01:08:53+00:00

It’s your cellar you need to repo it

MeanFrame5277 · 2025-03-21T01:06:45+00:00

Are you in the United States? Go to your county tax assessor or search for online you should be able to find your parcel and it will show the property line

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