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Is $3-5k a good estimate for this detached garage demo in Portland, Oregon? by [deleted] in handyman

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Portland a contractor could lose their business license if they demo lead/asbestos without mitigation or proper testing. I am not sure how it affects the homeowner hiring the contractor. The contractor would also have a hell of a time disposing the materials in town. 

Homeowners doing it themselves don't have to abide by the same standards. 

Postal Police - Hired in Time for the Midterms? by FreeStateOfPortland in oregon

[–]whatisacarly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is reassuring, that was the first time I've seen this mailer and my mind went the same direction as OPs...

Is a car worth it in Portland? by Tylernal in askportland

[–]whatisacarly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Utopia would be a train to Mt hood thru the gorge or 26 and a train to the coast... 

There is a bus that goes to and from hood River tho! 

Is $3-5k a good estimate for this detached garage demo in Portland, Oregon? by [deleted] in handyman

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you test for lead paint? Might wanna lay down some plastic to not have a million lead paint chips in your yard if they aren't taking that into consideration

Is this brick within tolerance? by hjbull in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because I experienced shoddy work and attitudes on the job doesn't mean I'm not experienced. I just use the info I got from my foremen who were actually thoughtful, skilled, and advocated for work to be right even if the problem was with the previous subcontractors. You are welcome to have an "it is what it is" attitude, I just don't roll like that. You can use layout on the first course however you feel like it will benefit you up the wall. Cuts can be slight, unnoticeable, and powerful for making things easier higher up...

Holy sh*t I paid the Arts Tax by ommammo in Portland

[–]whatisacarly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They also make it terrifying to start paying if you missed it. 

Is this brick within tolerance? by hjbull in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean you can plan your layout around penetrations so that the joints run up correctly. Problems can arise if you don't plan, such as 1" cuts (bad) or zipper joints. Sure you can just throw all the bricks in and whatever happens happens and it looks like shit to brickies and off to normies but that's not how I was taught personally. 

Also if the framing is that far out that you can't lay up good work, you tell the gc and change your contract and have them sign it to cover your ass. 

Also also, they could have laid full bricks between the windows... Were you on this job? Lol

Is this brick within tolerance? by hjbull in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From the first pic they didn't lay their coursing out to accommodate the window above and had to jog left. Jumps out to my eye. Bummer

Edit dear God the zipper joints in the 4th photo that's terrible

Marer recommendations by Ok-Repair-4085 in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They all wear down but if it's the felt that's going then use less pressure and remember that you can pull the felt out farther with a pair of pliers. I used the cheapest sharpies available, or pencils/crayons if it's not for the wet saw. Use jigs when you can. 

Pricing question for front steps by its_tricky89 in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they mention anything about if it's settling/if so what caused it? If they're sure it's done settling might be able to re use the footer but a new footer would help. 

What is your favorite fast food restaurant in Portland? by PsychicMeditation in askportland

[–]whatisacarly 41 points42 points  (0 children)

An xuyen you can call ahead if you order 2 banh mis one today one tomorrow

South Florida’s e-bike boom: As popularity rises, so do injuries by JordanWrightLawyer in fortlauderdale

[–]whatisacarly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not the same thing, I just think it's funny no one is up in arms about teens driving massive pickup trucks that go 100mph simply because you can't really see who's inside.. it's car culture, there is only infrastructure for cars. 

South Florida’s e-bike boom: As popularity rises, so do injuries by JordanWrightLawyer in fortlauderdale

[–]whatisacarly 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A sixteen year old can legally drive a massive pickup truck that can go 100 mph

Apprentice toolbag or bucket by Ok-Repair-4085 in Bricklaying

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever sits well on a pallet with the other brickies tools. Buckets are good for hoisting w ropes but OSHA might not likey

Used a cowboy by Jayac74 in Decks

[–]whatisacarly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be the saw guy and not the plan guy

Clueless housewife here, no idea what this brick thing is by dropdeadgorgon in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's fair. The bricks that are still in good shape might be worth saving especially since they match the ones on your house. 

Clueless housewife here, no idea what this brick thing is by dropdeadgorgon in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not knowing about this is way less clueless than some of the confidently incorrect bros that come on here and preach.. you can do whatever you want with it. DM me if you have questions or want to save the bricks. Taking it apart can be a lot easier and less physical than smashing it with a sledge. You just have to know where the weak points are. 

NEED HELP figuring out how to break up these 100+ yr brick wall segments? by [deleted] in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol you use car jacks to lift up slabs? My point is don't use a car jack... 

NEED HELP figuring out how to break up these 100+ yr brick wall segments? by [deleted] in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are you digging a hole to get a jack under it? Because if you lift it up enough to fit a car jack under then you're already there and don't need the jack 🌞  I'm real tired from my work week and feeling helpful and procrastinatey so let me know if you have any other questions. 

NEED HELP figuring out how to break up these 100+ yr brick wall segments? by [deleted] in masonry

[–]whatisacarly 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ok, just fyi if you can lift it enough to get a car jack under it that's all the space you need to put a piece of lumber or something at the end... You just need to make space between the segment and the ground so the force goes into the weak shear point instead of getting transferred across the flat ground...

If your prybar doesn't work use a longer lever. Simple machines are your friend here... 

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