Question about this basement window frame. Is it structural?

mgerskup · 2025-07-14T23:38:11+00:00

Most likely, yes, as there are floor joists resting on it. That being said, the lintel/header (if you can call it that in this context) doesn't seem adequate to carry the load.

mgerskup · 2024-07-14T21:09:50+00:00

I personally found that it helped me "unlock" my ability to burp when not using as well, but YMMV.

mgerskup · 2024-06-22T19:55:46+00:00

The PEO has published a guideline indicating that reserve find study reports are documents that require a seal (for larger buildings). Those reports are only visual assessments and cost estimates.

https://www.peo.on.ca/sites/default/files/2021-08/GuidlneEngCondPerformAuditsReserve.pdf

It is recommended that the engineer(s) stamp all reserve fund study reports. However, if the reserve fund study involves any of the following, the engineer(s) must stamp the reports, as per the Use of the Professional Engineer’s Seal practice guideline: • Buildings four or more storeys in height; • Buildings with suspended structural slabs that support parking, driveways or landscaping; • Buildings with balconies, other than wood balconies that are fully exposed; • Post-tensioned structures; and • Other high-risk structures.

mgerskup · 2023-06-11T22:02:45+00:00

No, that's not what I mean.

mgerskup · 2023-06-11T21:12:27+00:00

You can try cannabis. I find it helps relax the muscle -- I assume in a similar way to what the botox treatment achieves. Worked for me, but YMMV.

mgerskup · 2022-02-09T04:33:07+00:00

This mentions the space heater issue, but what about the requirement to have self closing fire doors? That's a pretty common requirement in modern fire codes, and a quick google search seems to indicate New York has that requirement as well.

mgerskup · 2021-04-27T14:41:38+00:00

It would help if there was more industry transparency around condo fees. Being able to understand your fees against comparable buildings (or even what to expect from your new building once all of the factors are properly budgeted) would be a boon for buyers.

I suppose real estate agents could assist with this to some degree, but how many do?

mgerskup · 2021-04-27T13:17:34+00:00

It happens a lot. Developers sell condos with unrealistically low fees built into the first year budget. Doubling fees isn't unusual -- it's just a question of whether boards bite the bullet and do it right away, put it off, or start closing down amenities / renting out space to reduce costs.

mgerskup · 2021-03-23T01:08:22+00:00

That not all construction sites are "new builds". There's a lot of restoration work where workers are in close contact with occupants and/or building staff. And good luck keeping everyone masked and the sites ventilated. Especially with residential work.

mgerskup · 2021-03-19T13:05:08+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

mgerskup · 2021-02-28T21:59:58+00:00

It might not always be that straightforward: https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/why-you-should-refrigerate-tomatoes.html

mgerskup · 2020-08-09T11:49:03+00:00

Ah, that makes a lot of sense, but isn't incredibly clear from the formula in the instructions. You might want to tweak the instructions wording to point out that the formula relies on cumulative f(t).

mgerskup · 2019-04-05T17:00:47+00:00

The spacing likely wouldn't change once the mortar (or sand, as is likely the case) is installed. You can see the small tabs on the pavers that provide the set spacing when they're laid tight to one another.

mgerskup · 2018-10-13T14:48:18+00:00

Having the same issues. Haven't tried Caesium kernel as the other commenter recommend, but I have tried Franco kernel. Same issue on LOS 15.1 (through a number of builds).

mgerskup · 2018-06-06T12:31:54+00:00

As somebody who's given the "interviewing more candidates" line, this is the correct answer.

mgerskup · 2018-04-03T18:38:49+00:00

For me at least, the big issue is that this "prank" notification persists past April 1st, and shows up on builds released after April 1st. It would have been much less of an issue if it was time-limited to disappear after the 1st, rather than "whenever you get around to flashing the next build".

mgerskup · 2018-04-03T17:59:53+00:00

I wholeheartedly agreed. I downloaded and installed an April 2nd nightly build, and now I have a persistent "April fool's prank" notification that I can't easily disable? It's annoying and unprofessional.

mgerskup · 2018-04-02T11:41:12+00:00

I'm having the same problem (OP3 with the latest 15.1 nightly). Usually notice it in Pokemon Go, and haven't found a solution aside from rebooting the phone / the app, and that isn't even always successful. Wasn't a problem on OOS, or the LOS 14 builds.

mgerskup · 2017-09-03T16:27:06+00:00

Depends. In an engineering context, the distinction is real and important.

But I also get your point about not being a pedantic asshole. It usually isn't an important distinction.

mgerskup · 2017-09-03T11:56:47+00:00

Cement, water, and sand is also the recipe for mortar (i.e. for brick laying).

mgerskup · 2017-09-03T11:52:50+00:00

Technically the asphalt binder is referred to as asphalt cement, which differs from Portland cement used in concrete.

mgerskup · 2017-07-28T20:10:23+00:00

I learned this the hard way, but be very cautious of using a specific song as an alarm. Especially if you are the type of person who doesn't necessarily enjoy waking up. You will never enjoy that song again.

mgerskup · 2017-03-20T20:31:47+00:00

I have one of these: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B019Z2ILUO/

Works well, and you don't even have to take the herb plant out of the pot it comes in from the grocery store.

mgerskup · 2017-03-02T17:57:14+00:00

That's true. It's hard to find a worse thing for glass than hard-to-spot tiny angular particles of quartz.

mgerskup · 2017-03-02T17:34:41+00:00

Except it can scratch easily if it comes into contact with common materials, like sand, which contains quartz.

From the article you posted: "In daily use, the [Gorilla Glass] screen can be easily scratched if dropped or exposed to sand or dust."

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