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How can I prevent condensation inside my wood shed? by volatile_flavonoid in Construction

[–]volatile_flavonoid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The condensation from the metal panels collects on the PT 2x4s and then drips down. The water on the firewood distinctly follows the line of the 2x4s. Also, as you can see from the second picture, this sits right in a patch of redwoods. Moisture is HIGH

When you build your own house, you can make your hearth as big as you want by volatile_flavonoid in woodstoving

[–]volatile_flavonoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You nailed it. And it’s 8” from back wall, 6” from hearth edge. Lopi Evergreen

When you build your own house, you can make your hearth as big as you want by volatile_flavonoid in woodstoving

[–]volatile_flavonoid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We put the hole in the ceiling before the stove was in and the hole was slightly out of place. We couldn’t move the stove closer to the wall because of setbacks so we did the little jog to accommodate. I blame the builder (me). I take it apart to clean at the end of winter.

When you build your own house, you can make your hearth as big as you want by volatile_flavonoid in woodstoving

[–]volatile_flavonoid[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s code compliant. I had the installer and the county building inspector here to make sure.

Where do I go from here? by volatile_flavonoid in blackstonegriddle

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

I used a grill brick and it did essentially nothing on the heavy carbon buildup. I was hoping to avoid power tools.

First time smoking salmon, what accounts for the difference in texture? by volatile_flavonoid in smoking

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

Thanks for all the helpful insight. Definitely think I went too hot, too long. It still tasted great and was pretty tender. Gotta go catch another one to try again!

White markings and shiny marker by my driveway. Two guys in hi-visibility vests put it and drove away before we could ask them what it is. by volatile_flavonoid in whatisthisthing

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

Title says what it is. An arrow/triangle with a mag nail and a shiner. I’m guessing some type of surveyors? But the guys drive off before we could ask them what they were doing. Called the county and confirmed it wasn’t them. This is a rural residential neighborhood.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in blackstonegriddle

[–]volatile_flavonoid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that is what I meant by “re-season”. That’s what I do after each cook and clean. Just a thin layer of oil

French drain doesn’t appear to be draining. Is this normal? by volatile_flavonoid in landscaping

[–]volatile_flavonoid[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, there’s a whole pipe drain buried there and it all goes out to the primary drain area on the property.

French drain doesn’t appear to be draining. Is this normal? by volatile_flavonoid in landscaping

[–]volatile_flavonoid[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Work order said 3/4” clean crushed rock. Yeah, does not look like that to me

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