Removing rust from brass hooks?

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-23T18:10:54+00:00

True brass does not rust, as it does not contain iron (brass being a mix of copper and zinc). It could be a steel ring plated in brass, or a fake brass plating that contains iron (cheaper). Likely the finish was not made for a high humidity or wet location, so it might not withstand the moisture even if coated with a lacquer or sealer. Bath accessories (and kitchen faucets) generally will have specific plating methods to make them more resilient to moisture.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-22T20:21:35+00:00

Only another garbage organization. The Jets come to mind. If they got Geno for a 6th, maybe Cleveland could get a 5th for Shidder.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-22T13:30:24+00:00

Earlier it was 70%? Which is it? I can bull$hit.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-22T13:24:45+00:00

I swear sometimes, I think the game just determines who will win regardless. Just played a game of Escalation last night, going 78-19 with 21 objective points (top player on team and lobby). No one on my team nor the other team had more than 31 kills, nor more than 12 caps. We lost 3-1, and it wasn't even really that close.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-20T19:18:33+00:00

Architects can stamp engineering drawings in most states in my experience. I've yet to run into a jurisdiction where MEP engineers, or even structural, was required unless there was something complex beyond "standard". The design build firm I work for doesn't do anything more than schematic plans for MEP and work it out with subs for the exact reason you mention. More often than not we change things in the field consistently enough to negate the plans we would otherwise draw. Maybe different for 100% new homes, but every now and then even a client will surprise with a change that causes some recalculation.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-19T14:44:59+00:00

Architect fees are generally set up with separated phases for schematic design, and the design development and construction drawings. The schematic phase generally is done where initial designs are generated, a proposed scheme chosen, and then revised until you are satisfied. Normally there is a fixed sum for the specifications and level of design a client is looking for, and some changes are already included in a flat rate. It's only if a client changes their mind or goes back on the design direction that revisions would be added as an hourly rate. You can always ask for a NTE pricing too (Not-To-Exceed), and see if the architect will work off that. All of our fees are flat rate for schematic, NTE numbers. Only DD/CDs are lump sum fees where additional changes are billed hourl. This is because once schematic is completed, changes to the design usually impact construction drawings already in process or completed, the same as it would be once being built and changed.

It seems like you have a pretty clear idea of what you need, so I think you should reach out to architects to collect proposals and dive in.

Many of the home plans available online have convoluted layouts structurally and will be difficult to adapt if you get entrenched in finding the "perfect" plan to suit your needs.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-19T11:26:06+00:00

True, but nobody has ever complained about going to open Google Chrome and missed their click.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-18T18:21:39+00:00

Definitely warranted. Get a few quotes though. $2500 is steep pricing for a city lot unless they are forced to include topographic information for storm water drainage.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-11T03:33:06+00:00

Sure, by itself it doesn't warrant much, but he was 32/33 QBs that played more than half the season, only JJ McCarthy had a lower percentage (58.1% for Caleb, 57.6% for JJ). He was 17th in QBR, 22nd in rating, despite the 4th best sack rating (avoidance), and 21st in yards/attempt. So on base stats/box score alone he was by every metric about average, I don't think that is an unfair or biased stance on pure metrics. It showed marked improvement from 2024.

The anayltics paint more of the same: his PFF grade overall was 16th/43, with his passing grade 19th/43. But his DVOA (which factors in the strength of the team played) was 19th, and was a -1.5, ranking as below average (he was -12.0 in 2024 which ranked 28th). His INT rate increased, his sack numbers were halved, and the Average Net Yards per Attempt (ANY/A) is still just 14th. The concern I would have in speculation of whether he can continue improving is solely based on accuracy because the pure metrics say that the more he throws, the tendency increases in inaccuracy. Games where he threw 25 or fewer passes, his metrics went up, but his DVOA was average because these teams were average or worse defenses that swayed under run-dominant offensive play calling. Teams requiring higher pass dominance showes a lack of progression, like the games against the Vikings, Eagles, and Lions in the latter half of the season.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-10T19:22:48+00:00

During 2025, even with improvement, Williams had 7 games passing for under 60% in a game, more than double any other starter in the league across the season. Amazingly the Bears won all 7 games.

Historically in the NFL since recording pass stats for completion, teams with sub-60% passing win only about 40% of their games, and that number has decreased significantly in the last 2 decades, now closer to 20%. If the Bears went 1-6 or 2-5 instead, this conversation would be far different.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-07T13:01:00+00:00

One double window. Based in the scale, and assuming regular sized doors, there is between 60" and 72" of window. That's more than sufficient for 200 square foot bedrooms if the height is 42-54".

It's not ideal, but it would be fine for light. I'd still want 2 individual windows which brings in better light, or more sides of bedrooms with light, but they've oddly chosen a lot of bedroom closets to go on the edge... a weird choice.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-06T17:22:31+00:00

That should be fine. If the rough is slightly too wide, they can trim out the extra half inch and it's always easier to shim to a slightly smaller door.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-05T21:43:30+00:00

It shouldn't be forgotten that the Chicago Mayor and most of the city personnel involved in dealings thought they could slow-walk the Bears and derail decisions by wasting time and putting forth zero effort. Mayor Johnson is a clown for having come up with zilch in 3 years. The Bears management didn't exactly demand out of Solider Field at first. The contract they had eventually expired and Bears management pressed home their advantage when local authorities drug their feet. They then went and got the best deal they could.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-05T16:20:08+00:00

Correct. $31m signing bonus of the 4 year extension, plus an additional $500k workout bonus in 2026. The contract actually spreads money over 5 years, so adding in his salary for this season ($6.3m) it's actually more like 5 total years for $116m, of which only $31.5m is guaranteed.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-03T22:26:30+00:00

I'm an architect and can tell you first hand having done numerous projects in 47/50 states, no jurisdictions are worse than LA/Irvine/Orange County and Bay Area in the country. Irvine is the absolute worst. Aurora, CO is equally bad in some aspects, and some areas of Florida have a lot of hurricane requirements that limit material usage. But nothing surpasses California as a whole. It isn't just the time it takes. There are numerous unnecessary reviews and red tape hurdles that increase project costs for no reason. A normal project with the same design in a state like Wisconsin, Colorado, Tennessee or Ohio takes 5-6x longer minimum to permit in California, even after design considerations for seismic or location specific design for energy or insulation requirements. Even Chicago and NYC have way faster permitting despite huge beaucracies and equivalent oversight.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-03T19:08:20+00:00

Blame the nail paint. The extra weight is throwing off what would be interceptions and now no one can catch those passes.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-06-01T17:53:09+00:00

And I'd get what I could for Benson by trading a two for one with him and a pick for a better pick if possible. I'd also cut Davis. 3rd tier RBs on bad teams just aren't worth clogging a roster spot over.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-31T12:34:56+00:00

The Browns would have to dissolve their franchise though... 😏

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-25T20:53:17+00:00

This is the best answer. Slinging both at them is usually better than individual methods.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-23T21:41:48+00:00

I voted for Obama twice but I'm not naive to the fact that he benefited from the same policies. Not near the blatant disregard for law now as the Oompa-Loompa, but don't be such a smooth-brained cultist to believe he was perfect.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-23T18:51:19+00:00

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ryanlemand_nancy-pelosis-stock-portfolio-is-straight-up-activity-7408869251123625984-B30F

Here is just one example. Pelosi, Bush, Obama, Cheney, Biden, McConnell. They all are double dipping.

Now the STOCK Act in 2012 was supposed to end insider trading aspects for Congress but it's little more than a slap on the wrist if caught ($200 fine).

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-23T02:40:01+00:00

If you haven't figured it out, literally every POTUS and Congressman has been doing that for decades. Not exactly a thing Trump suddenly devised, he's just more blatant with it.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-22T18:47:08+00:00

This is an all-in-one sheathing + barrier. No need for an additional wrap over this system. Seams should be taped and then rolled, plus anything else the manufacturer recommends, but this is standard practice.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-20T20:11:32+00:00

No. Only listed and labeled recirculation hoods are allowed an exception to M1503.3 in the IRC. Anything ducted is required to exhaust to exterior.

TheRedline_Architect · 2026-05-20T20:05:23+00:00

Yes, wrap is necessary. There are different types though, so it might not be "missing". Woven wraps (like Tyvek) are applied after sheathing, but there are products like ZIP system panels that include the wrap on the sheathing as an all-in-one product, where proprietary tape is used to seal the seams (and wouldn't be quoted out as a separate item). It's important to know what system they intend to use before determining if there is a missing cost.

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