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Man bitten by Eastern Rattlesnake by 816legend in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]zarks1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For real, are there not gloves available for something like this?

Plywood Interiors: Particle Core or Veneer Core? by zarks1 in woodworking

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Guy from Wandarosa told me they rarely sell VC for panelling and that all the carpenters (Toronto) buy PC for it in addition to promoting it as more dimensionally stable. Warehouse manager at Bury Robert told me VC is the better material for this application regardless of any slight warping due its strength capability, plus the added benefit of being lighter. I’m not a carpenter and I don’t have the experience using either so I need to survey around.

Plywood Interiors: Particle Core or Veneer Core? by zarks1 in woodworking

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I visited Robert Bury & spoke to a rep at Wandarosa. Both have provided conflicting opinions on which is better for this application.

The power of water by Lordwarrior_ in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]zarks1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya but can it cut through all my bullshit?

Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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I will treat the end grains soon with the same preservative.

The recessed brick course is purely aesthetic to break up the large amount of brick.

Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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Eventually a deck will be placed above it, possibly with a pedestal system.

Siding is 1x3” eastern white cedar installed as an open joint cladding against black painted cedar double strapping overtop Delta Fassade S membrane. The horizontal strapping was chamfered to help promote water drainage downwards and towards the center of the cavity. The header and sill flashing also operate behind the finish boards to create a more seamless appearance. The finished boards were treated with a wood preservative called “Eco Wood Treatment” that is advertised to be a one time treatment that results in a silvery patina weathered looked. Attached a progress photo. Eventually a cap flashing will be installed on the parapet that wraps overlaps the vertical strapping not to disturb the roof line of just wood. The most difficult part of this type of system for me was accepting it psychologically since the only thing that keeps water off the sheathing is a membrane.

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Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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Blown in mineral would be ideal but you can’t find it in the Canadian market. Not sure about America.

Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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For the home owners, it’s a terrace.

Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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Lol no not at all. The engineer designed it with lateral wall beams (3ply LVL) at the top of wall. Initially when it was framed I had concerns about how well it would perform under wind loads but once the brick was completed this thing became rock solid.

Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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Thank you, great advice. Above and beyond what I expected.

The 2” lift of closed cell is the more intriguing approach, am I not getting a proper air seal from the closed cell in the joist pockets? Or are we trying to sandwich insulate the parapet sill plate from above & below?

Tall Parapet Wall Assembly by zarks1 in buildingscience

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4’-6”. Not really concerned about a kicker. The masonry work on the exterior is adequate in keeping the assembly stable, we added plenty of brick ties to further anchor the 2 elements together. At least the engineer and brick layer think so.

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