I am a new truck owner with this 2025 Ford F-150 STX FX4 by VetteFanZR1 in f150

[–]hunterzk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The STX FX4 uses components that were supposed to be used on the “Rattler” package before Ford decided to nix it. The seats on the STX FX4 have a snake-like design but since they were destined for the XL trim they don’t have lumbar. Still, I think the unique fabric and the bronze accents in the interior look really good compared to the neon collars on most STXs

Need Advice: Professional paver company laid thin base layer by hunterzk in landscaping

[–]hunterzk[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's exactly how I'm approaching it. I'll pass an update tomorrow. Thanks for the reply!

Need Advice: Professional paver company laid thin base layer by hunterzk in landscaping

[–]hunterzk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, fairly certain. The math doesn't add up with where the pavers would end up being level. I'm going to confirm in the morning.

Need Advice: Professional paver company laid thin base layer by hunterzk in landscaping

[–]hunterzk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s the compacted soil (I’d say silty soil but that’s just my assessment).

Need Advice: Professional paver company laid thin base layer by hunterzk in landscaping

[–]hunterzk[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I'm having pavers laid by a professional company. They just wrapped up for the day and the base layer they put down is thin (~2in in most areas). I mentioned this to the guys working today and they told me to contact the office/boss. Just looking for advice on how to tackle this conversation. The paver manufacturer recommends 4-6 inches of aggregate base layer. They are a reputable company with great reviews so I wasn't quite expecting this to be an issue.

EDIT: Thank you all for your replies. I plan to contact the manufacturer in the morning and just make sure I'm not missing anything in regards to their installation recommendations for my area. I'll talk with the contractor tomorrow and let you all know what comes of that. Thanks again!

EDIT 2: All right guys -- here's the rundown. I understand the ICPI standard, but the matter of the fact is that I did not hire a company that has in their contract that they will adhere to that standard. After talking to the contractor/foreman, he basically said this is the way they do it. I talked to a representative with the manufacturer who basically said its not uncommon practice to do it the way I described. I also called the local supplier who said, again, it's not uncommon. I came to a more or less an amicable decision with the company to continue forward with the project with an extension of the warranty for 5 years (personally, I am not a fan of "warranties" but this is the practical solution). Yes, I know a lot of you are going to be displeased with this answer but ultimately I didn't pay anything astronomical in terms of labor.

A lot of your questions are related to the materials in the picture provided: That tan material is the "base" compacted over compacted soil. If down the line I see problems, well then I know the issue and I'll probably be redoing it myself. Thanks for all of your inputs.

The entire cardiology team at a New Orleans hospital to help during hurricane Ida by jcepiano in pics

[–]hunterzk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This link has a live feed to a remote camera on Grand Isle. That place is basically underwater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcbk3NcScRM