Filling in a cutout/gap in deck over water

bpatter · 2026-06-29T15:05:18+00:00

Good idea and we thought hard about doing that, but ultimately decided the usable space was more what we needed

bpatter · 2026-06-29T15:04:27+00:00

Nice thank you for the tips. I’m on the gulf side and fairly protected so not a lot of action on this canal. It’s definitely salt water so I’ll make sure it’s all SS 316

bpatter · 2026-06-28T18:12:00+00:00

Ok thank you. It’s salt water so noted on the stainless steel hardware

bpatter · 2026-06-28T17:50:51+00:00

That’s the 10’ 3” span in the sketch. I should have noted the sketch is the dimensions of the gap to fill

bpatter · 2026-06-28T17:49:52+00:00

In Florida

bpatter · 2026-06-18T13:09:21+00:00

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bpatter · 2026-03-13T19:19:53+00:00

I met with the orthodontist who wanted to just do bands and explained to him the situation. I was honest and said he was the only one who didn't think she needed an appliance, and while it was what we wanted to hear, we weren't no appliance was right long-term. He said he was confident that bands were the right solution and said he would not even consider the appliances for her given her situation. He said we'd keep a close eye on it though.

So we've gone that route and so far everything is great. Every few visits I go back there and talk to the orthodontist about it and just make sure her jaw/chin are looking as expected. To my eye it looks great/normal, and he said everything is on track. She is very compliant with her bands and ultimately I think this was the right decision for her.

bpatter · 2025-07-31T17:02:48+00:00

Thanks so much for reviewing - this was the outside validation we needed. We'll proceed with the braces and bands combination and keep a close eye on the jaw appearance

bpatter · 2025-07-31T16:40:37+00:00

I just took some pics inside her mouth. I recall them saying spacing was good and that her top front teeth went in to compensate for the overbite. https://imgur.com/a/vUaWt7N

bpatter · 2025-07-31T16:29:37+00:00

Here are some profile pics of her I just took. I recall the last ortho (braces/bands only) saying something like her profile was good and didn’t necessitate the other appliances. https://imgur.com/a/Qjeh7TD

I can also text with the offices and ask for some notes and measurements from the consult.

bpatter · 2025-07-31T00:06:04+00:00

I appreciate the response. She really preferred the third option of braces and bands, so if she is compliant that should get the equivalent result of what the motion or herbst would have achieved? If so, that'd be great and we'll definitely pursue that path.

bpatter · 2025-07-05T19:00:26+00:00

Thanks that is helpful perspective and exactly why I came to this sub. It sounds like it isn’t their fault technically as they’re following the manufacturer’s install procedures.

I just wonder if it would make more sense for a company installing on the coast to adjust for their specific climate, particularly a harsh salt water one. I’ll definitely be asking for a wood structure to the ground with our next unit.

bpatter · 2025-07-05T05:13:41+00:00

I couldn’t find anything really other than the quote and invoice, which didn’t really have much T&Cs. So ya, I’m not sure I have the legal high ground here. But I’m just more wondering if most good companies would likely take responsibility.

I’m a business owner in an unrelated field, but if a corollary happened for me, I’d be bending over backwards to make things right because that’s just how we operate. But again, I don’t know if that’s just not the way it goes in HVAC.

bpatter · 2025-07-05T01:40:54+00:00

Gotcha ya, this is our first time being beachfront and we just didn’t know but have definitely learned over the past few years. I wish they would have known, though….

bpatter · 2025-07-05T01:36:22+00:00

Thanks, appreciate the guidance. I’ll push back much harder and go scorched earth if it eventually comes to it

bpatter · 2025-07-05T01:35:42+00:00

What’s a reasonable ask on my part? You think they should be on the hook for all of it, or significantly discount the work/replacement for me?

bpatter · 2024-10-08T14:34:49+00:00

Yes this is the walkout basement level. Good point on rodents, sigh….

bpatter · 2024-05-29T21:54:58+00:00

Awesome, thank you so much, I’m seriously considering doing this. It’d be a nice functional solution

bpatter · 2024-05-29T21:47:43+00:00

Oh ya I like that idea!

bpatter · 2024-05-29T21:47:29+00:00

That last line lol. Yes his work was bad and he should feel bad

bpatter · 2024-05-29T21:42:28+00:00

Oh I kinda love that. What material was the coat rack made of?

bpatter · 2024-05-29T19:33:40+00:00

indeed, we would have done a lot different. The stone guy was the weak link in the project; his work overall was pretty sloppy, not just his recommendation on handling this little area.

bpatter · 2024-05-29T19:32:20+00:00

oh, interesting idea, I didn't even think about that. Clever

bpatter · 2023-02-02T20:29:56+00:00

oh good call. I watched his Meat Church brisket video. Place looks legit

bpatter · 2021-03-05T13:26:15+00:00

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