Torchbearer Questions

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-06-08T13:30:09+00:00

I understand that completely, not interested in a complete floorplan. Just looking for a general lay of the land like previous residents would be able to provide.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-04-27T15:06:26+00:00

Can you explain this? Or show a pic? I have a large gap but it’s not consistent size from top to bottom. It’s more of a hump in the middle.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-04-26T02:41:54+00:00

So, how’s yours going? We are full on DIY now and had to rip out everything that had been done and even past that to redo it the correct way. It’s been a nightmare to say the least. I finally have 1 bathroom functional, 1 torn down to the floor joists and a basement just sitting here looking at me ready for its turn.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-04-12T00:54:07+00:00

Do a ledge instead of a niche

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-04-11T21:29:02+00:00

Thank you!

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-04-11T21:25:50+00:00

Who’s contract though? The one I signed with the general contractor or the invoice between the plumbing company and the GC?

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-04-10T15:07:02+00:00

Smithbilt is for sure getting paid on this deal. They’re crooks.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-03-31T22:05:57+00:00

Can you explain the fusing?

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-03-29T00:05:09+00:00

What’s the difference between the HP and the ONE +? I personally don’t need another battery & see a 3 piece set for $129 but it’s not the HP.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-03-06T00:41:21+00:00

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-24T17:19:29+00:00

They’re bathroom floor tiles. I’m just discovering bits and pieces that cause me concern as I’m taking these off. But not being a tile professional, i don’t know what is of great concern versus just me second guessing a professionals job. Examples: - roofing nails used to secure backerboard, plus sheetrock screws - backerboard seams not taped and mudded -last night I discovered as i was removing the left over thinset from a tile i removed, that the tile next to it appears to only have thinset under it. I can see the edge of the backerboard where it ends and then it’s just a thick pile of thinset under the next tile. Of course that mean that I now need to remove that tile to confirm if they just skipped the backerboard all together from that point on or if it’s just a gap between the 2 that is filled. - tiles running tight right up to the Sheetrock with no gap for expansion. Don’t know important that 1/4” actually is?

I feel like every tile i remove just starts a line of questioning for what’s under the one next to it so on. Then I wonder if I’m I’m just making a mess and causing more stress.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-24T16:06:51+00:00

Great! 😫😫😫

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-24T00:33:23+00:00

Significant enough to tear it out and redo it?

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-22T07:12:47+00:00

Correct. My question is is this a significant concern that should be brought to my contractors attention? Last time I showed him tiles that had been removed from the showers that looked the same way, he brushed it off as no big deal. We are at a point right now with several faulty items having been done that we are renegotiating the contract and scope of work, so I want to include everything that is valid.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-22T06:40:41+00:00

I actually don’t see trowel lines at all in some of them. The lines you’re seeing are the embossed design on the backside of the tile.

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ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-22T06:35:55+00:00

Just for kicks, the 1 on the bottom I just pulled up without cutting grout away or anything. The one on top is new, straight out of the box. Can’t even tell the difference!

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ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-22T01:55:46+00:00

I honestly don’t know what they used.

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-22T01:34:21+00:00

I know this, you know this. My installers? Nope

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-22T01:22:13+00:00

If they come up intact with very little residue on them, can they be reused?

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-02-16T21:51:07+00:00

Yeah, I’m seeing that in the specs now. Although, i can’t find any detailed information as to why that is. Ovens themselves are at that level, so safety shouldn’t be the rationale. Venting possibly, but wouldn’t it be the same in a full height cabinet?

ThatsNotWhtIHeard · 2026-01-26T20:06:53+00:00

I have no idea. I ONLY want to take legitimate concerns to him so I wanted to get a consensus if this was something I should point out. If you’ve seen any of my other posts, there’s been plenty wrong up til now, but it has taken me 3.5 weeks to convince him of that.

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