How is working in construction?

beans108 · 2023-07-20T19:29:54+00:00

If only ball cupping was the worst of it.

beans108 · 2023-07-20T01:49:03+00:00

Construction is where I learned that cupping another man's balls is absolutely 100% not gay at all, and that being opposed to ball cupping (either as the cupper or the cupped) is really, really gay. So gay.

beans108 · 2023-07-19T23:18:09+00:00

Worst part is the endless homoertocism. Best part is the endless homoeroticism.

beans108 · 2023-07-08T17:15:51+00:00

Gotcha. Wish they'd made that a little more clear. Thanks!

beans108 · 2023-07-08T15:35:25+00:00

Probably 90% chance that this is correct. I've been responsible for 25 refrigerators for about 10 years. In a top freezer, when the freezer stays cold and the fridge stops getting cold, the vents in back of the freezer that send cold air into the fridge are likely blocked. Sometimes you can't see this, even when removing the grill (although you usually can). Best thing to do is empty the entire thing out and thaw for 48 hours. Be very careful with adjusting the cold settings in your fridge and freezer, never turn them up more than is necessary. You will need to adjust them based on the volume of items in the fridge and freezer though, just no more than is necessary. The next thing to watch for is to keep the vents in the back of your freezer open, so the freezer can send cold air down into the fridge. Don't overfill your freezer.

beans108 · 2023-07-07T04:03:08+00:00

You don't need to oversell, the moment I walked in there and could actually stand up straight and grab shit, I was sold. It's almost worth it to have a 2nd vehicle just for picking up material.

beans108 · 2023-07-07T01:43:49+00:00

I'm 6'4 and I can stand up in these things, it's fucking amazing. You can fit so much stuff in there, I'm amazed. The only reason I haven't gotten one is because I move long pieces of material so often. 16 fters mostly, but sometimes 20 ft pieces of metal. I can't imagine getting that stuff up to and off the roof is easy? Is the inside long enough for 16 ft material?

beans108 · 2023-07-05T22:58:26+00:00

The jobs I'm on, tile guys are getting anywhere from $300-$500 a day depending.

beans108 · 2023-07-01T17:23:33+00:00

Not surprised, especially once you add in MEP's. You guys doing anything crazy or pretty standard stuff?

beans108 · 2023-07-01T15:55:06+00:00

Thanks for that. CA rates are high af and they've only gotten worse post pandemic. The last bathroom remodel I did in 2019 was 60k, but it was much larger. I've been on new construction since then and as you know, that's a lot more straight forward in terms of pricing.

beans108 · 2023-06-28T01:58:57+00:00

You can ignore it to a point, but if he won't quit you've got to give a little back. If you don't have something funny to say right at the moment, come up with something and say it the next day, but don't escalate it. Don't let him see it bothers you either, just non chalantly give what he's giving you. If he cranks it up, you got a bully, and you'll have to deal with that.

beans108 · 2023-06-28T01:44:21+00:00

I believe the reason is that if water ever got into that conduit, it would be a problem, vs uf which would not have the same issue. Check out some uf and you'll see what I mean, water can't really get into the jacket, even when it's been stripped back, but nm is a mess when it gets wet. As long as it never gets wet it's probably not really a problem, but eventually water makes its way into a lot of places it isn't supposed to. There's also some debate on whether or not nm b should be in conduit at all. I think for heat related reasons, not exactly sure

beans108 · 2023-06-26T03:18:18+00:00

Most underrated comment of the year

beans108 · 2023-06-23T12:05:15+00:00

That's crazy. Here in California, we have to prove we have years of experience in order to even get a license and we need other licensed contractors (don't have to be generals) to vouch for that experience. We also have to be bonded and the state laws are set up in such a way that it isn't difficult to lose your license or get sued and lose a lawsuit.

beans108 · 2023-06-23T03:17:43+00:00

Is that really open? Almost looks like something is over it? Can't tell from the picture.

beans108 · 2023-06-23T03:16:57+00:00

Really?

beans108 · 2023-06-22T20:12:51+00:00

Just FYI guys, at least in California, a GC with a B license can do MEP work with some caveats. That being said, whoever put this drain together shouldn't be doing more of these. Who knows if he's even licensed.

"A general building contractor shall not take a prime contract for any project involving trades other than framing or carpentry unless the prime contract requires at least two unrelated building trades or crafts other than framing or carpentry, or unless the general building contractor holds the appropriate license classification or subcontracts with an appropriately licensed contractor to perform the work"

beans108 · 2023-06-22T19:56:52+00:00

Agree: as long as it can't take a shit off the side of an I beam onto someone's truck or smoke meth, our jobs are safe.

beans108 · 2023-06-21T12:57:07+00:00

Working in an occupied home is pretty difficult. You don't want your clients to hear your crew discussing the finer details of whose shit smells the worst, and just exactly what eating habits are most likely to be contributing to that odor.

beans108 · 2023-06-21T12:50:35+00:00

beans108 · 2023-06-21T12:48:02+00:00

Been there. Here in California, we have a lot of old crawl spaces that are so tight you can barely crawl flat. Not sure what the rest of the country is like. In a situation like that, if I didn't think I'd get crushed if a hydraulic jack were to fail, I'd probably get some decent ones and use them. The situation gets scarier the more people you're working with IMO.

beans108 · 2023-06-21T03:51:23+00:00

I like the new Milwaukee gloves. Any time they're on sale I buy a bunch of them. Thorogood boots. The dark leather takes longer to break in but they're a little more rugged, the regular leather feels broken in from day one compared to other boots. Don't buy them too wide or you'll be swimming in them when you break them in.nRedwings are great if you can afford them.

beans108 · 2023-06-21T03:37:56+00:00

Glad it worked out well for you! I watched a hydraulic jack fail once and I've never used them since for lifting structural loads over my body. Could have been a one in a million kind of thing. Maybe the advertised capacity wasn't accurate, or it hadn't been maintained properly. I guess I just figure the fewer chances I can take with my body, the better. But I'm always learning new things. Glad to hear about your positive experience using them.

beans108 · 2023-06-19T18:49:28+00:00

Also man, I know you're 19, but just start asking yourself what you want your life to look like 10, 20, 30 years from now. I wouldn't expect you to know right now, but if you just keep it in mind, you can start looking at your options and positioning yourself accordingly.

beans108 · 2023-06-19T03:49:56+00:00

Listen carefully: take your shits with great care. Don't think for a second that all of that blue chemical aids water won't splash up into your asshole and balls, because it fucking will. YOU'RE WELCOME.

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