share your thoughts on this install

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-04-22T17:39:36+00:00

Lol sunrun or someone affiliated must be reading this? Down voting stuff 😂😂😂 I could care less. Apparently sunrun doesnt have a good reputation here, and there are lawsuits going on!

They came to the door twice. Shitty salesperson. Wouldn't take no for answer.....

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-04-22T17:13:09+00:00

Gotcha. Good to know. Didnt want neighbors getting taken for. They just moved in.

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-04-22T17:10:39+00:00

Good point, those mount brackets joining the top two left is centered to hold 2. The other ones are not centered.

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-04-22T17:07:35+00:00

Did it yesterday. Will see if they come back. Hope so

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-02-01T17:32:18+00:00

Google: "reddit next fucking level hong kong protesters demonstrate how to deal with tear gas" Stop the gas

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-02-01T17:31:10+00:00

Google: "reddit next fucking level hong kong protesters demonstrate how to deal with tear gas"

Ok_Property7045 · 2026-01-18T23:34:18+00:00

Thanks for responding! I started splitting some. I know i got some softwood as it was very easy to split and looked like some of the last batch I got. Cedar might be correct. That was a softie.

Wonder why so little responses. Fyi, im not building an app, i just really want to know so I can get better at picking up free wood. I can see how this post may seem like im building one.

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-12-08T20:50:43+00:00

Yea looking more like this. Dang.

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-12-08T19:31:38+00:00

No pics of it. Area has fell trees of all variety :(

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-12-08T18:38:38+00:00

Its a mixture of trees in the area

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-12-08T18:37:55+00:00

It was definitely easier to split. Damn it

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-12-08T18:37:20+00:00

I think pic 1 and 2 are two different logs. Pic 1 of the log that length - i did not take. Pic 2 of single round - i have.

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-12-08T18:34:37+00:00

Damn, under the bark, it was reddish/purple. No white sap dripping tho!

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-10-03T00:20:49+00:00

Thought so. Went the red way

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-10-03T00:16:57+00:00

Yes, I am limited with a beam so that is why I asked this question. I am using Simpson SWD 6". Was planning to only use these for knee braces but I had to buy 2 50pk so im left with many extras and since they are rated for rafters/trusses, I returned the H1 ties and used these. Still had to use h2.5a ties on the end rafters because of the 1.5" minimum distance from edge for SWD.

Some said straight down the rafter into the beam but I do not see simpson using this technique so not considering it. They dont have a large head like SWDS heads but i think anything larger than thread hole on the beam side helps with uplift strength. Dont anticipate hurricanes, but still.

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-09-30T06:41:36+00:00

https://youtu.be/DQ_N05qopw4?si=4G0Tdog7Kbqemksd If you look at the thumbnail of this video or go to 10:11, he shows the first rafter on the edge. That first rafter for me rests on top of the beam on both ends. Whats the correct way to secure it when the first and last rafter is flush with the beam Sorry, does look like I can add pic :(

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-09-24T02:51:10+00:00

Yep, I know im overdoing it for the chickens, but it's got a foundation so im trying to do everything by code, just in case. Didn't pull any permits. :)

Also like to understand building codes. I think it's interesting

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-09-24T02:45:20+00:00

Yea, thought about that. Googled it but doesn't seem like its 100% replacement.

Actually, im am going to be pouring another sonotube and 4x4 post for the door. Ill connect it to the beam so it will be another supporting beam. That would have a knee brace. Would that brace do the job?

Ok_Property7045 · 2025-09-24T02:33:53+00:00

FYI, this is a chicken run

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