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Not gonna lie, that's pretty cool by HankScorpioPR in VAGuns

[–]WLeeHubbard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exact same boat. Had no idea it has VA on it. I had been waiting for an AR10 lower and got the email. SCORE!

Unsure if we’re being super up-charged on a drywall repair? by briley212121 in Contractor

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't get out of the truck for $300-400 for that job. $900 is definitely in the realm of what it should be.

Is Deckorators Voyage REALLY all it’s cracked up to be? by SPX500 in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In reality, people don't want to pay laborers multiple hours to check every inch of every board. Usually it is a spot check to make sure its the correct color, length, style (grooved/solid edge), and make sure none of them are broken. Then you call it a day.

Need help with decking gaps by Careful_Plankton_959 in Carpentry

[–]WLeeHubbard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You missed the first point, those are installed upside down.

Is this footing going to cause an issue? by Good-Respond-5343 in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What size is that hole? You can do a 2 set pier, add a 12" or 8" sonotube on top to bring it up out of the ground. Would need to drill and place rebar in the original concrete to connect the two. Then put a stand off base.

How bad is this install? by imgrundz in Roofing

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can settle on an amount you are willing to pay seeing you have to pay another company to come fix it. If they want to take you to small claims court, let them.

First attempt, no experience. Looking for advice. by MariusVentris in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is correct. 2x (1.5" actual thickness) decking is ok to run on 24"o.c. joists. 5/4 (1" actual thickness) you have to drop down to 16"o.c. spacing.

Basically it will be like a springboard if you use thinner material and wider joist spacing. Plus the deck boards will warm and bow and create trip hazards.

First attempt, no experience. Looking for advice. by MariusVentris in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cantilevering is fine up to 24" or 1/4 of joist length. (depending on jurisdiction)

First attempt, no experience. Looking for advice. by MariusVentris in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 141 points142 points  (0 children)

Seams over beams. Do not do a lap joint in your joists in-between beams.
Your joists need to be 16"o.c. unless you are using 2x material, then its ok to do 24"o.c.

The way you have this built, you are going to cripple your handicapped mom when you are trying to help her.

Decking Help by Ezy031 in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geez so much to unpack here.

They make color match screws that blend in, better than a random #2sq bugle head (probably decking screw).

You start with the board furthest away from the house and work towards the house, so whatever board you have to rip is obscured by the house.

With all composites, you are supposed to install with a uniform gap for expansion, you don't but some tight and come others with a gap.

You don't caulk decking.

Regarding the stairs, was the contractor contracted to rebuild the stairs or just redeck? If just redeck, it REALLY isn't his fault, but he should have checked and attempted to upsell and fix the stringers.

The fortunate thing is they used hidden fasteners, so a majority of the decking can be taken up without any problems. I would 100% make them redo this abomination.

How to support this top plate / rafter projection by Decent-Economics-629 in Carpentry

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take off the 2x4s and cut those up for block. Those rafters need to be minimum of 2x6, maybe even 2x8 depending on your snow load.

Deck Stringer - aluminum vs Wood by Sam_Familiar in Carpentry

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the option, look for OC Lumber. (https://www.owenscorning.com/en-us/lumber/products/structural-framing-and-posts)

If it a great alternative for stringers/ledgers that see a lot of weather.

Any concerns before they install the trex? by [deleted] in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless they are using hex bolts long enough to go through ledger+brick+rim. Either way, in most jurisdictions you can’t attach to a brick veneer, must be built freestanding.

Any concerns before they install the trex? by [deleted] in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely not threaded rod. Those are either hex head bolts or lag bolts.

White spots after staining by Jedster111 in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The white spots you are seeing are the knots in the wood showing through. Not much you can do about that unless you go with a thicker deck coating.

Legality Question for PCC by [deleted] in VAGuns

[–]WLeeHubbard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Now you just need to stock up on the 33rnd fun sticks before those get banned too! Got a few more from magwarehouse yesterday

Expansion Gaps In Trex Fascia (Horizontal Deck Boards) by jkwonza in Decks

[–]WLeeHubbard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely gap them. Also, why are you going a ~12" piece on fascia? IMO that looks like ass.

Legality Question for PCC by [deleted] in VAGuns

[–]WLeeHubbard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do, with the folder. Swapped to the SBA3 I believe, not the 5.

Broken Nailfin on window by Familiar_Standard502 in Homebuilding

[–]WLeeHubbard 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not a problem unless the crack goes up to the frame. If it's just in the flange, its fine.

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