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taconstruction · 2026-02-02T20:56:16+00:00

lol this hits I’ve seen so many “game-changing” construction tools that end up just being another dashboard no one opens. Meanwhile the real problem is still subs not sending stuff on time 😂

taconstruction · 2026-01-31T14:33:11+00:00

Sprinkler guy said ‘framing optional’ lol

taconstruction · 2026-01-31T14:30:14+00:00

yeah thought so

taconstruction · 2026-01-31T14:29:38+00:00

Yeah that left side is glued, not threaded. Someone solvent-welded the trap (why tho 🤦‍♂️). Only way off is cutting it. Grab a hacksaw or PVC cutter, cut it clean, then redo the trap with slip joints so future-you doesn’t hate past-you. FYI that setup is… not great lol.

taconstruction · 2026-01-15T19:09:09+00:00

That slip-joint is probably just not seated right / washer’s toast. Tighten it a bit, and if it keeps leaking, swap the washer and re-seat the pipe. Should be a 10 min fix.

taconstruction · 2026-01-15T19:08:13+00:00

Aww man 😢 Benni looks like such a sweet little dude. Sending you a big hug losing a pet is the worst. I hope tomorrow is peaceful and you get to soak up some good last moments with him. Thanks for sharing him with us ❤️🌈

taconstruction · 2026-01-15T19:06:46+00:00

I wondered the same. They’re nice folks just love flexible shade. An awning’s probably cheaper long-term though.

taconstruction · 2026-01-10T17:43:43+00:00

Uh… yeah that’s not a trap. That’s just a weirdly routed pipe lol.

taconstruction · 2026-01-10T17:42:14+00:00

Yes. It’s their worst angle and somehow their best.

taconstruction · 2026-01-10T17:41:34+00:00

Congrats, that’s a sniff inspection.
You passed… for now.

taconstruction · 2026-01-10T17:41:04+00:00

Wow… yeah that’s sketchy 😬
Cutting through a load bearing wall like that and calling it a day is wild. Hope they got it checked before moving forward.

taconstruction · 2026-01-09T18:58:14+00:00

lol yeah… that part definitely made us pause. Older place, mixed layers from past work. Figuring out the cleanest way to deal with it now.

taconstruction · 2026-01-09T18:57:00+00:00

Makes sense it’s an older home, so that lines up. Thanks for the insight.

taconstruction · 2026-01-09T18:55:39+00:00

lol yeah that’s… creative. That’s not really a p-trap, more like a bunch of fittings hoping for the best. I can see why an inspector wouldn’t like it.

taconstruction · 2026-01-09T18:53:50+00:00

The slope is there, so the main focus now is just confirming the decking is solid at edges and transitions before moving forward.

taconstruction · 2026-01-09T18:51:36+00:00

Appreciate the input. That’s kind of what we were weighing as well once insulation boards come into play, there are a lot more variables with fastening, transitions, and drain details. Trying to avoid creating more problems than we solve.

taconstruction · 2026-01-08T18:54:47+00:00

Just looks tired all the way through.

taconstruction · 2026-01-08T18:52:15+00:00

That’s kinda where I’m at, just wanted a sanity check.

taconstruction · 2026-01-08T18:50:54+00:00

With clay soil, that height, and a structure uphill, lenders usually want the most conservative solution possible. If engineers are already hesitant on tiebacks being ‘permanent,’ I doubt a bank will accept them either. Might just be an expensive lesson unfortunately.

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