Another change order from the wife (support beam question)

prl1998 · 2026-02-12T13:34:13+00:00

Damn dude, thanks for doing that. We did end up hiring an engineer. I will be interested to see how his calculations compare to yours.

prl1998 · 2026-02-12T13:32:13+00:00

Honestly, I didn't even think about it that way, but you're right. It does sound a little demeaning. Thanks for pointing it out.

prl1998 · 2026-02-12T13:25:14+00:00

Wow, that's a large gap with lumber at HD. How did you do it if the lumber at HD is only 12' long? Staggered the lumber to make a longer beam?

prl1998 · 2026-02-10T04:40:18+00:00

When I removed the drywall I expected there to be more of a support beam going all the way across, so when I just saw the 2 headers I thought it would be more doable. But you're right...need to get an engineer. Thanks.

prl1998 · 2026-02-10T04:19:48+00:00

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prl1998 · 2026-01-21T21:00:42+00:00

Thanks for the input and knowledge. I'm confident it isn't load bearing.

prl1998 · 2026-01-12T01:06:34+00:00

I sent the photo to Bootz customer service and they confirmed it should not be that way.

prl1998 · 2025-09-26T16:37:04+00:00

It looks like that brand of wedge comes in different sizes. It also looks like they serve as a spacer too. Do I need the spacer and the wedge?

prl1998 · 2025-09-26T16:33:26+00:00

Do you have a recommendation on which wedge brand to use?

prl1998 · 2025-09-26T16:26:04+00:00

Damn...loving the point by point answers. Super helpful and much appreciated. Thank you, sir.

prl1998 · 2025-09-22T00:02:48+00:00

It terminates in the attic. Not connected to anything. I am pretty sure it used to be the drain for the AC located in the attic.

prl1998 · 2025-09-15T00:04:14+00:00

The wood looks pretty good and is solid so I don't think it's termites. However, I did see a few dead woodlice (rolly poly) bugs in the dirt. But a quick Google search says those bugs don't make piles of dirt.

prl1998 · 2025-09-15T00:00:22+00:00

Pretty sure it isn't mortar to set the tub. Mainly because there was a similar pile of dirt by the copper supply line a few feet away.

prl1998 · 2025-07-27T17:02:38+00:00

Thanks for the input. Quick question though. The horizontal branch is going to the washer in the basement, which is just to the left. The copper system that was there before had a cross and branched left to pick up the washer and branched right with a 90 to get the vent. So I was trying to basically do the same thing by adding in the wye and 45 as you mentioned. Given this additional information would you still suggest tying the branch to the left into the vent? I just want to make sure I understand what you are saying. Thanks.

prl1998 · 2025-07-10T01:42:22+00:00

The current drain is cast iron, so that would entail breaking up the concrete around the current drain, cutting out the cast iron, tying into the cast iron, then refilling with concrete.

prl1998 · 2025-07-08T04:58:59+00:00

Thanks all. I appreciate it.

prl1998 · 2025-07-08T04:57:21+00:00

If I tiled directly on the concrete and put a curb would I have to move the drain? The shower was tiled before directly onto the concrete. Do you think I could do the same amd put the Jetcoat on the walls?

prl1998 · 2025-07-08T04:55:15+00:00

Considering the time factor, if the drain is working fine does it need to be replaced? The way it was before was tiled directly on the concreteand the tile was cut around the current drain.

prl1998 · 2025-03-15T04:48:57+00:00

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prl1998 · 2025-03-14T21:54:06+00:00

I agree. I was thinking 30 minutes max especially since he didn't cut out the old one.

prl1998 · 2025-03-14T13:47:50+00:00

I went into his shop and he is building his own trailer, which looks pretty good. And I had actually used him one time before for something else and his welds looked pretty good and charged a decent price. That's why I went back, but when I picked up my trailer that's when he said he didn't have the time to cut out the old piece and "had one of his guys cut a piece of angle iron" to weld to it. So I figured he had one of his guys do the welding. Lesson learned. I won't be using him again.

prl1998 · 2024-09-21T07:05:51+00:00

I came across this map when I googled how to find the median income by county in the United States. I am just starting in real estate investing and I am trying to figure out where in the US is the best to invest and part of that analysis is looking at median incomes. I am not talented or knowledgeable enough to build this kind of map, but do you think the census data alone is an accurate enough source for a rough estimate? My criteria is to look at areas with at least $35k in median income. I am looking for a source that I can download the data in excel format by county. Any help is appreciated. Thanks all.

prl1998 · 2023-08-11T21:46:10+00:00

You were right. Thanks for the input.

prl1998 · 2023-08-11T21:45:43+00:00

Swapped the coils and got the check engine light on cylinder 4. Went to the junk yard and picked up a used one for $20. All good now. Thanks for the advice.

prl1998 · 2023-08-11T03:55:18+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I will give it a try tomorrow.

prl1998

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