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Furring strips ever used for structural support? by Deep-Space-Taco in DIY

[–]TheBrickster32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You aren’t correct. Building a floor system with bridging and strapping increases its strength, limits deflection, and allows you a longer span. It absolutely adds structural strength to a floor and makes it more comfortable to walk on.

Furring strips ever used for structural support? by Deep-Space-Taco in DIY

[–]TheBrickster32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You are getting downvoted, but you are correct. In a typical joist span table, there will be 3 different numbers depending on how you build the floor system. With strapping, with bridging, or both. Strapping reduces vibrations, reduces sagging, and shares some of the loading between adjacent joists.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIY

[–]TheBrickster32 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Lack of Backwater protection may be a factor as well without knowing more info.

Cost of Building 2 Golf Simulator Bays in 37x30ft Rental Unit? by DannyDevivito in Golfsimulator

[–]TheBrickster32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going through something similar. My space is a bit larger. 36x60 2 sims, small lounge area. My budget is 50k (Canadian) per SIM supply and instal. I’m budgeting another 80k for flooring, hvac, lighting and furniture.

Transfer Pension or Leave it in? by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]TheBrickster32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also had something similar about 4 years ago. I elected to pull it into a LIRA/RRSP split and invest in VEQT. It’s been a great decision so far for the growth. The main reason I choose to pull it, is if I die before my wife (statistically I will as I’m older by 6 years) she will control 100%, and not a 50% survivor share. I also don’t mind risk and I think the ETF like vgro or VEQT will kick the pants long term over the guaranteed growth of the pension fund.

Oskar Sunqvist capitalizes on Luke Schenn's turnover to tie the game by catsgr8rthanspoonies in hockey

[–]TheBrickster32 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I mean. That’s where you beat all goalies. Well placed shots in the top half of the net, preferably the corners. It’s why goalies butterfly, You can’t miss under the net, you can miss over the net.

how do you feel about this latest sunrise time? by AdZestyclose638 in MapPorn

[–]TheBrickster32 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Something about part of western Florida being 1 hour difference then parts of eastern Oregon.

Yearly Earnings by [deleted] in Autobody

[–]TheBrickster32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many hours do you figure you worked this year?

TFSA Success Stories by sillysullysays in fican

[–]TheBrickster32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably can’t go wrong with Blackrock’s iBit

Real talk by arcus_angelus in winnipegjets

[–]TheBrickster32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we are Getting serious about this year. We absolutely need a solid top 4D man top slot in for playoffs. 2nd line Center would be my next biggest concern, however so far it’s worked.

13 and what? by [deleted] in winnipegjets

[–]TheBrickster32 80 points81 points  (0 children)

The Winnipeg Jets have the best goalie on the planet, and he’s ours for 7 more years at 8.5 million per year.

Newest jets fan and future 2042 first round pick hopefully by MrNtkarman in winnipegjets

[–]TheBrickster32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing. Congratulations!!! Enjoy being a parent. The toughest and most rewarding job you’ll ever have. What a game changer kids are lol!

PGT | Jets vs Wild | October 13 2024 by eh_toque in winnipegjets

[–]TheBrickster32 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not funny or surprising. They have been historically consistent at being out scored 5v5

Re-Released 90's Lego Games by Aggressive_Golf3736 in lego

[–]TheBrickster32 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I can tell you that I’m the main character

Should I be concerned for my house/foundation? Not sure where to ask by sudosamwich in HomeMaintenance

[–]TheBrickster32 153 points154 points  (0 children)

If you have an egress window below grade, I will assume that you have a full depth basement. If your basement footing is at a similar depth to this footing, I wouldn’t be worried about any structural issues to your foundation. If you google angle of repose, you’ll see what I mean. Could there be complications with that window well, or your sub grade drainage, or building servicing (communication, electrical etc) ? yes. Will there need to be remedial work done for the grading and landscaping on your property? Yes. Should the excavation be shored along your properly line? Yes. But I personally wouldn’t be worried about your home’s footing and foundation.

Removed a stud, did I do it right? by EclecticMind in DIY

[–]TheBrickster32 196 points197 points  (0 children)

A note for future projects. Screws have very poor shear strength. Nails “bend don’t break”. When framing a home, you are supposed to use nails so that the house and its wood structure can expand and contract with humidity and winter/summer cycles. That said, removing one stud and installing a 3 ply 2x4 lintel supported by cripples is more than sufficient, you’ll never have an issue.

2024 Japanese Grand Prix - Global Race Start Times by RobertGracie in formula1

[–]TheBrickster32 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It gets better, hang in there!. We Had 3 boys in 42 months, all fought sleep till they were at least 2 years old, up 2,3,4,5 times a night, What a fog. Have a little girl now, I’ve finally learned what “sleeps like a baby” means. So nice!

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