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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 29, 2018, 10:15:50 PM
I guess this is long overdo. 

Based off some other posts and the faces honey do list. I’ll put house build here

Start with the need of a place to put the house
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Found a chunk in an agreeable location that me and momma liked

Next a building plan. 
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Add the finished basement and we have what we need plus some simple wants

Next pick out our details of things for the design of the house
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Than we need to start some actual work

Today we dug a hole if you can even call it that
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We removed maybe 15 inches of soil



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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 29, 2018, 10:20:51 PM
Tomorrow should get footings

If you look at the homes across the street. We are maybe two feet lower in elevation than those.
My excavator wants to bring in 75 yes 75 truck loads of soil to build up my lot so the others are not dumping water onto my property.

So far the deepest hole was to reach my sewer line. Seven feet down which reviled all of my soil colors.
2 feet of rich farm soil, two more of sandy silt stuff, 4 feet of thick clay. Than water.  The hole back filled with water as we watched.   I should be fine at my house level with a sump pump in the basement

Two weeks for concrete to cure and I should be framing. 
As today was my last day at L3 technology I will be starting tomorrow with my new construction company.  Running a framing crew


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on March 30, 2018, 12:29:23 AM
Man that's a hella view. Good for you

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 30, 2018, 04:22:54 AM
Yeah. What Ken said. Nice view.  Congrats Dave. That’s exciting. Congrats on the new gig. Could have used your help on the casita.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 30, 2018, 07:56:11 AM
Yeah. What Ken said. Nice view.  Congrats Dave. That’s exciting. Congrats on the new gig. Could have used your help on the casita.


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I think a run to Texas would be a good time, as for help on your place.    I think you handled it like a pro


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Tommy13 on March 30, 2018, 08:33:31 AM
Congrats Dave!  That is going to be a beautiful place.   :likebutton:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on March 30, 2018, 09:03:16 AM
I agree, great views & looks to be a nice place when complete.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Atkinsmatt on March 30, 2018, 09:04:54 AM
Great picks so far.  Now patience. Congratulations.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on March 30, 2018, 10:28:51 AM
Dave, is that sandy soil?

Not really familiar with the stuff out near SLC
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 30, 2018, 01:58:25 PM
Don, we have a large mix in the area.   Fortunately I am down on a 200 acre farm turned to housing.  From what I see it looks like he vested lots of $ into soil conditioning


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on March 31, 2018, 09:16:15 AM
Don, we have a large mix in the area.   Fortunately I am down on a 200 acre farm turned to housing.  From what I see it looks like he vested lots of $ into soil conditioning


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Well, if we ever have a RealMan shindig here, bring a trailer. I'll send you home with a couple tons of good dirt
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 31, 2018, 04:24:15 PM
That sounds like a long ways for soil.  The stones you keep digging out of that pond would be pretty awesome, we get tons of limestone and granite type stuff


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on March 31, 2018, 08:14:16 PM
That sounds like a long ways for soil.  The stones you keep digging out of that pond would be pretty awesome, we get tons of limestone and granite type stuff


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If you can carry em'

You can take em'!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 31, 2018, 08:57:30 PM
Oddly enough. Just pulled home a 16 foot dump trailer.  So I think carrying them would be easy ,  it’s the cost and distance

Just for kicks. What is a city to which  to see how many miles it would be


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 31, 2018, 09:01:43 PM
1653 miles. Give or take.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 31, 2018, 09:59:37 PM
One way I assume


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2018, 07:45:50 AM
Footings started yesterday

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 03, 2018, 08:51:36 AM
Yes one way

It’s always interesting to see the different construction norms in the different parts of the country

Gotta be exciting Dave


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on April 03, 2018, 10:51:47 AM
Yeah, what's with leaving the flora in the living room? Quite interesting.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2018, 01:30:22 PM
That’s the garage, it will get a few feet of backfill and 1inc minus on top of all of it.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on April 03, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
I see. Just thought they would scrape the non compactables off the top.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 03, 2018, 03:39:45 PM
I see. Just thought they would scape the non compactables off the top.

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Agreeing with Ken, what’s up with that?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2018, 09:33:27 PM
Not worth the effort I guess.  I asked and the excavator said it wasn’t a thing


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on April 04, 2018, 12:18:53 AM
And when the cracks appear from settlement??? Non compacted isn't good right?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 04, 2018, 12:36:38 AM
 :huh:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 04, 2018, 07:51:31 AM
I do believe the same lab is rebar garage and driveway     I’ll ask today when I get to work. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 04, 2018, 09:16:16 AM
Organics should be removed.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Sammconn on April 04, 2018, 10:06:55 AM
I’m guessing they’ll remove it when prepping for the slab.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 10, 2018, 07:48:02 AM
Walls get poured today!


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 10, 2018, 08:18:20 AM
Walls get poured today!


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 10, 2018, 08:54:11 AM
After my recent experiences with contractors I’d be on them like white in rice.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Tommy13 on April 10, 2018, 08:58:08 AM
It's and exciting time Dave.  Definitely keep your eye on them.  Since I couldn't be there during the day I had my own independent inspector on site a few times a week.   :popcorn:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 10, 2018, 10:01:49 AM
I stop by at least once a day,   We went out yesterday and made some height changes on my front porch. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on April 10, 2018, 12:56:15 PM
 what the guys said. My brother's experience with contractors the last few months (and mine, since I've been helping and chewing their butts) has been the unpleasant part of the build. They're in it for the $, trying to shortcut anywhere they can, even the guys I'm friends with.
Common sentence from the framer and concrete guys; "what's your issue, it'll get covered up"
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 11, 2018, 12:53:53 AM
My favorite response was “ it will look fine from my house”

Had a blowout in the corner of my garage and they forgot my walkout basement door
They fixed the blow out
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Going to saw out my walk out door now. Should be here in this wall (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180411/1154e0bcae5601a4312adbb158f03349.jpg)

Had a chat with my back yard neighbor, 92 yrs old developed the subdivision he is in 25 years ago.  He has been watching my house go up interested to meet the owners and so forth.   He will be a good ear to the ground while I am not there. 

Underground plumbing this week and slab next week


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 11, 2018, 01:07:13 AM
Blow outs happen even with best of planning, sucks about the door though.

Buddy of mine when they poured his basement it was a foot narrow on length and width. Didn’t realize it until the walls were poured. Concrete contractor made comment well you can always cantalever the floor joists out over the edge of the concrete!  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 11, 2018, 03:19:33 AM
They are moving fast, but make em build it for you.

Looks like they are using the garage as a dumping area. With a garage that big it will bite you later. Maybe even burn that crap out so all the bio is gone.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 11, 2018, 08:51:57 AM
Weed burner might work Jr, hadn’t thought of that.  Yeah the sight is a mess.  They will clean up when they pick up the forms


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 11, 2018, 09:05:19 AM
Weed burner might work Jr, hadn’t thought of that.  Yeah the sight is a mess.  They will clean up when they pick up the forms


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Don’t bother, just confirm (by current elevations & opening for garage door) that they are going to go in there and remove all the sod & some dirt when they prepare to pour the garage floor. My guess is that is what will be taking place. Maybe I’m missing something but I think that is the plan as I’m understanding it from this last picture.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 14, 2018, 04:46:22 PM
So if the plumbing installed

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We have had some pretty crap weather last week, snow, rain than heat to make everything a mud mess.  My soil seems to handle the water really well


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 20, 2018, 10:10:25 PM
Some good progress made today, tractors showed up to move dirt!!

We pulled grade for my driveway, 42 feet from street and 18 inches of rise to the house, set the garage grade at 1% and let all snow melt run out the doors.

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If you can see the red chalk line that is the same distance of my drive also

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I got my soil purchased, $4k and should be able to bring in 18-20 inches of soil around the whole property to get me above the neighbors yard so water drains out not in.

I also got to drive and move soil around in this big guy (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180421/481b7aaff15ba2b1f987c12f0f95bf2c.jpg)

Should have a finish grade on Monday eve. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 20, 2018, 11:02:30 PM
Sweet. Always good to go hands on and the issue in the garage is resolved.

Will there there be a floor drain in the garage?

All I did was some minor patching and sealed the stair trim.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 20, 2018, 11:29:42 PM
I have tried like hell to get a garage drain approved and it is not an option.  Apparently they worry about things that might get dumped down it, I just laugh and say that is what my sink is for in the garage.

They did pull all of the grass and weeds out of the garage.




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 20, 2018, 11:41:03 PM
Run the pipe, drill the hole later.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2018, 12:02:36 AM
Inspector won’t allow any plumbing under the slab, I even tried to run some 1inch across from side to side and the excavator and my contractor/boss told me no way


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on April 21, 2018, 12:22:12 AM
JR is right. Just have to do it on your own (so your boss "see's no evil"). It's usually done after the forms are inspected, right before concrete. Don't ask me how I know. lol
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2018, 09:57:27 AM
The problem I would have currently is tying it into the sewer drain, 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 21, 2018, 10:54:44 AM
The problem I would have currently is tying it into the sewer drain, 


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Field tile maybe?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on April 21, 2018, 11:41:02 AM
Fun times!

Looks like good dirt to work in, not like this rock laced clay I have to deal with!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 21, 2018, 12:55:30 PM
Be creative Dave. What they can't see they can't flag.
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Post by: KensAuto on April 21, 2018, 07:55:01 PM
Be creative Dave. What they can't see they can't flag.
At the very least, under the driveway. Not sure why that's not allowed anyway...can't think of any code that that would break.
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2018, 09:13:38 PM
I will have a few four inch pipes run under the drive, picked up some green sewer pipe for free. Planning on two runs at the garage end of the drive and one down by the sidewalk. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2018, 07:43:32 PM
Picked some granite yesterday with the boss Lady
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Thinking two tone in the kitchen, island being the white and the under cabinets being the dark black with blue specs




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 22, 2018, 08:31:04 PM
If you garage is the norm it will have about a 2-3' slope in it anyway to the main door. Before you pour make sure it is a little thicker if you can with a good steel pattern. My seams are only horizontal and spaced about 4', but I wish I had 1 down the center too. Now I have a crack down the center and junk gets stuck in the seams.

Honestly, run a pipe and know where the ends are. Make sure one end goes towards the sewer and the other in the garage center or corners. Cover and attach later.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2018, 09:07:07 PM
Jr I am not sure I follow what your saying with your expansion joints

We have saw cut all of the homes we have built so far, they are rebar reinforced and tied to the house with bar.  I don’t know what the dimensions they are all cut at.  Mine will all get back willed with a product called steel seam so they are smooth joints.

I’ll see about some pipe under the slab.  We back filled lots of soil into that garage area saturday


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 22, 2018, 09:25:39 PM
I would have rather cut my joints too, these are just to deep/big!

On my garage addition they did not put a joint between the driveway and door. So the foundation was tied to the driveway and now I have a huge crack about a foot from the garage door. I cut it do some stress relieve but damage was done.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2018, 09:37:16 PM
I see, yeah the drive way will be poured in multiple pours.   I have the RV pad we will skip sections as it’s 50plus feet.  Break it up into 10 foot pours to I can finish it easy. The drive way will be 42 long but a sidewalk and the curb/approach will be in there.  Not sure on width but plan is to rebar the whole thing or use the 4x8 sheets of the wire you can stake off the gravel and pour over.  Link to follow


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2018, 09:40:55 PM
This is the most cost friendly stuff I could find with out using chicken wire

http://www.cfcdelivers.com/pd105680/Wire-Mesh-Galvanized-Wire-Mesh


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 22, 2018, 09:48:31 PM
I have used that many time for sidewalks and the slabs on the side of the house. Think I would want rebar for a HD pad.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 23, 2018, 11:02:04 PM
We added 45 truck loads of soil today
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Need to figure out what I want to do with the Russian olive trees


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 23, 2018, 11:41:28 PM
We have oil tree groves here. What a mess when they drip.

So the sewer is the green pipe? Looks like a great time to "run you own" with the soil all fresh up top.

Looks like a good job of spreading it around.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 23, 2018, 11:44:33 PM
So are you framing your own house then?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on April 23, 2018, 11:52:17 PM
Wow 45 truck loads? That's a bunch of fill. Looks good.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 24, 2018, 07:58:51 AM
So are you framing your own house then?

Yeah I will be framing my own house, doing my own tile and a few other things for sweat equity.

Talking to my excavator about the drain in the garage. He said I could put it in and measure where I put it.  Cut it out later and tie in after said and done.  Reminded me of the amount of slope on the garage and driveway and advised it shouldn’t be needed.   I am a little over 2% on the drive and 1.5% in the garage.   I think that ship has sailed away after that convo.   

Need to figure out lights for my deck stairs, bathroom light fixtures and finish details on my stained glass pendant lights being made by an uncle out of this
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Blue and white clear glass on the bottom left

Off to frame someone else’s house today


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 24, 2018, 08:02:03 AM
Wow 45 truck loads? That's a bunch of fill. Looks good.

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Ken we have a estimate of 75 needed in the whole lot.   $4k for all of it and re evaluate the situation from there.   My lot was a hole in between the two next to me.  I was down almost twenty inches before I dug the hole. So in order to not catch everyone else’s water run off we are going to build up about five to ten inches above the other two.   The left/east side of the house will probably get a garden area so I am going to leave it a little lower in hopes water helps my garden. But not a whole bunch lower.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Tommy13 on April 24, 2018, 09:04:30 AM
Dave, I'm loving the drains at the doors.  Lots of rain over the past week.  A couple of passes with the squeegee and all the water brought in by the vehicles is gone without having to open the doors to let more blow in.
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 24, 2018, 09:07:02 AM
Wow 45 truck loads? That's a bunch of fill. Looks good.

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Ken we have a estimate of 75 needed in the whole lot.   $4k for all of it and re evaluate the situation from there.   My lot was a hole in between the two next to me.  I was down almost twenty inches before I dug the hole. So in order to not catch everyone else’s water run off we are going to build up about five to ten inches above the other two.   The left/east side of the house will probably get a garden area so I am going to leave it a little lower in hopes water helps my garden. But not a whole bunch lower.


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Holy crap!

Now that I move dirt down farm side, I can really appreciate just how much that is

One word:

AH- LOT!

(Bonehead)
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 24, 2018, 09:26:32 PM
Yeah current price I should be paying is about$200 a load, I don’t remember to tonage.  But 20 comes to mind.    I am only paying about $40 a load


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on April 25, 2018, 09:30:27 AM
Yeah current price I should be paying is about$200 a load, I don’t remember to tonage.  But 20 comes to mind.    I am only paying about $40 a load


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Yea, around 22-23 tons is $200-$250 for semi good dirt, not refined topsoil stuff, that can go $30 a yard or more!

So you are killin' it! Really just paying for the fuel of those trucks.

For example, to get a tri-axle in the tuck to haul anything you are looking at $100 on the low side to around $150 a load just for the trucking fee. Then add to that the cost of the stuff inside, like $14 a ton for some gravels X 23 and yea, you're normally in the $425ish range per truckload
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on April 25, 2018, 04:11:56 PM
I'd do rebar in your concrete, not the mesh. I had a stamped concrete patio done last Oct and opted for rebar on 18" square. It has no relief cuts in and I haven't seen a single crack yet. Though, its not subject to thousands of pounds of vehicle weight.

So, now that your lot is higher than the others, the water will flow into their yards... have you thought about doing some french drains around the perimeter?

Around these parts - good topsoil (3-way blend) is $34/yard. Just picked up half a yard last weekend to top up a flower bed.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2018, 09:05:59 PM
I got to walk through today and Ithink I should be ok on the garage but nit sure what to do about the driveway


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 25, 2018, 09:52:30 PM
Mesh is ok, rebar is better. Only two types of concrete, that which hasn't cracked and the kind that is already cracked....... :popcorn:

More important is slump and bag mix
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 25, 2018, 10:12:58 PM
I guarantee  it will get hard and I guarantee that it will crack
 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 25, 2018, 10:48:46 PM
And it won’t get stolen,   Not a person on earth will steal it.




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 25, 2018, 11:02:30 PM
Not even Russians?  :huh:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 25, 2018, 11:42:38 PM
Not even Russians?  :huh:

Yes, they and Trump will get blamed for conspiring to steel it. Sessions will sit another special investigator and it will be a 2020 campaign issue.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 27, 2018, 02:11:16 PM
Poured cement today
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 27, 2018, 02:46:29 PM
Sweet!!! :likebutton:

Is the garage floor thicker than the house, like lift thick?

Now go into the garage area and put a drop of oil somewhere to break it in  :cool:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on April 27, 2018, 03:42:13 PM
Correction - poured 'concrete' today. Cement is an ingredient in concrete.  :wink: :beercheers:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 27, 2018, 03:42:46 PM
How wide is that power screed?

Thinking of pouring my own driveway


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 27, 2018, 04:45:26 PM
That screed was about ten feet.  It was pretty wide.   

Cement vs concrete.  My wife asked me today that same question I looked it up and than mixed up what was what.  Sorry guys


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: EL TATE on April 27, 2018, 06:01:57 PM
I was gonna call the "screed" a bull float, just what I've always heard them called. Also, always thought Portland cement was a type of concrete, like the nice smooth stuff without all the rocks. I knew about washed and brushed finishes, but always thought everything was a variation on concrete. good to know.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 27, 2018, 08:14:28 PM
This is your bull float. Final leveling and smoothing.  You can then brush it to make it non slip

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 27, 2018, 11:32:01 PM
We got her all finished, a little more burnished than I desired for my acid stain and epoxy.  But I’ll just borrow a floor grinder and open up the top coat (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/1b6312d3206116f5698eb79079763bbf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/b9d116666b8a4fea70b1c5a985c9eb0a.jpg)
Even got the garage floor saw cut today.  Thanks to 85 degrees my concrete guy hates me!


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Post by: KensAuto on April 28, 2018, 12:36:20 AM
I came pretty close to getting a power screed... not cheap for what they are. Dave, when the guys aren't looking, can you toss that in your truck for me? Lol

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2018, 01:17:04 AM
No I think not, to long with my truck shell and if I temper right you don’t live that close.   

It did seem to kick butt for these guys


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Atkinsmatt on April 28, 2018, 08:36:25 PM
Rent a screed when you need it.  Saves expense and space. Looks good.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2018, 09:15:30 PM
Took the family out for the first time to see the coming up new house.   Concrete is still there, it’s grey and it’s hard.  No cracks as of yet


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 30, 2018, 12:19:42 AM
So you are doing the framing? Sure looks good so far.

Any family handprints? We have em all over!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 30, 2018, 07:27:45 AM
No hand prints in the mud.  It was solid as a rock when we got there.    I am expecting to do the framing.  Not sure when with our other projects going.     


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 23, 2018, 11:05:17 PM
We have a change on the house. Finally!!!!  It’s sat for four weeks with no movement!
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on May 24, 2018, 12:43:33 AM
You excited? I wouldn't be able to contain myself.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 24, 2018, 01:15:59 AM
If you knew the drama with this framing crew you would be as mixed up as I am,  we have been fighting a battle!!! Finished product is outstanding but getting these houses there has been a nightmare. Way to much use of the sawzall and we have had to mix up our group three tries now to see if we can get a working combination.    It’s been a real struggle with the three guys who have knowledge but not the knowledge to teach, the boss juggling schedule, sales, billing...... and the other finish crew for the houses

Current book has us 45 weeks out booked on framing jobs only. That’s not our finish times and our other odds and ends.

I’ll be on site for my hole house than back to finish work.   

If I remember I’ll post a photo of my crack in the garage that I am pissed off about


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 24, 2018, 01:16:47 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/ef47cc89ac7e443a93cf5945634cd4cd.jpg)

Spent two weeks on one house fixing things like this. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 24, 2018, 01:17:13 AM
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 24, 2018, 01:19:29 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/6cf50d3ddf6e40d66932ee6c32aceb54.jpg)

This is actually black mold on these boards. Sat out on the garage long enough wet and we had to pull them off walls


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on May 24, 2018, 10:26:46 AM
Are there plans to this or are they winging it like me?

Wouldn't a little water/bleach fix that if its just on the surface and easy to get to? Mold is nasty stuff!
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 24, 2018, 10:35:59 AM
Are there plans to this or are they winging it like me?

Wouldn't a little water/bleach fix that if its just on the surface and easy to get to? Mold is nasty stuff!
That's what we do...Bleach, wiping down, done
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: EL TATE on May 24, 2018, 10:52:06 AM
Depends on the county and regs I'd bet on that black mold remediation.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 24, 2018, 08:57:07 PM
We pulled them out and tossed them,   The plans for that house were a nightmare,  it was one nasty pig to frame. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 25, 2018, 05:20:13 PM
How about some progress

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Then they framed my bathroom with out a door into it (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/c5c64e359514c363cec52f0222c14a48.jpg)
I guess I’ll just have to order a 13 inch door to fit in between the studs


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 25, 2018, 05:21:59 PM
Also picked up a garbage can I plan on chaining to a wall in hopes these guys use it.    meanwhile I have one tumbler on site with water and a cooler in my pickup I keep cold.     Yet the soda cans are everywhere and the mess is going to kill me

The company owner is coming out Monday to work on some details


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 31, 2018, 06:59:20 PM
Well some more weeks progress
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 01, 2018, 02:41:27 AM
Good progress. Brings back memories of my garage!
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Post by: Tommy13 on June 01, 2018, 09:27:55 AM
Moving right along!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on June 01, 2018, 10:59:34 AM
It looks to be coming along very nicely!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 01, 2018, 11:16:49 AM
This might help you with the bathroom issue:

Mathew 7:13-14

13. Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  14. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. 
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 01, 2018, 11:08:04 PM
Good heavens Ken that made me and the wife laugh for what might be the first time since I started the house.    It’s been so freaking stressful. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 02, 2018, 01:35:36 AM
 :beercheers:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 02, 2018, 07:16:53 AM
Dave, Is it really work when you have that view?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 02, 2018, 08:15:41 AM
That view is usually not got my focus.   It’s making sure walls are square, windows aren’t pushed all the way to the top of the walls and things are braced properly.   But yes the morning when I get their I do take in my view with each photo and sun rise


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Tommy13 on June 04, 2018, 10:22:12 AM
It will all be worth it in the end.  Stay after it!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Nate on June 04, 2018, 01:47:14 PM
are you staying in slc or did you move out to ogden area?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 04, 2018, 03:24:56 PM
We moved up to my moms place in south Ogden. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on June 04, 2018, 04:33:04 PM
Another note on that bathroom issue -- whats with the wall with the pipe looking like its half an inch past the edge of the sill?

Here:

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 04, 2018, 06:15:48 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/5031ce3a9d0587b697ec4bc7aef5e99a.jpg)

If this is the pipe your referring to?    Yeah plumber guy messed up, the wall will need to be moved or furred out to give some room.   There is another drain pipe he put in the middle of a door way just to the left out of the photo


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 04, 2018, 06:17:37 PM
Right here is the door way to the north east bedroom (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/9f102ddf04812225fbcf8c50e71548d3.jpg)


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 04, 2018, 06:19:59 PM
Depending on the plumber he will have to jack hammer up the Crete and move the pipe.   As for the half inch wall I could also just add a metal plate so no nails can damage the pipe but to move the wall a half inch isn’t much work nor is building it out a inch into the closet yet to be built.   

I left the job early today to work on homework.  Yes falling behind.   So I will go get the job trailer tonight and see how much work got finished with out either me or the other a a guy there. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 05, 2018, 11:01:35 AM
We had to fur out an exterior wall 3/4" on my brother's place for the same reason. He wasn't happy.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 05, 2018, 11:14:02 AM
Looks right on the edge, he may be OK.

Have a small issue like that on mine, but just the framing vs the wall.

Looking good though!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 05, 2018, 02:13:29 PM
More progress today.   Momma is getting excited, ordered my crane for the trusses on Friday

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Should finish our last exterior wall than move to standing garage walls.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 05, 2018, 03:15:41 PM
 :likebutton:

Looking good
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 05, 2018, 06:04:27 PM
If that is the garage in the second pic you need a lift!! What is that, almost 15ft?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 05, 2018, 06:44:57 PM
Yes that is my garage. We are just a hair below 15 feet to keep from the required 12 inch centers and or engineered studs.

Just built out my garage door height at 12 foot tall and 8 for mommas single door. 

The exterior walls are completely finished tomorrow we set garage beams and interior walls.   

Used my leaf blower to clean out the inside of the house. Man did that work great,

Dug our footings for my back porch, patio, upper deck stair way and bandsmen stairs coming out of the basement.

Ordered my low E, argon filled windows today for the house.   

More photos tomorrow need to clean up for three hours of class tonight


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 05, 2018, 07:19:42 PM
What’s the reason for the 12’ door?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 05, 2018, 07:32:40 PM
Why not?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 05, 2018, 08:07:31 PM
My logic,

1st Brick, stucco, hardy board are all double the cost per foot as garage door.

2nd, the door is large enough I can put a RV or a large camper fifth wheel in the door.  Or my future plan is the converted enclosed trailer that will have a AC unit mounted to the top


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 05, 2018, 09:37:33 PM
I just wondered, I had a shop with 10 foot doors & one with 12 foot. I personally prefer the 10 foot, I have no fifth wheel nor do plan on buying one.

If I ever build again the wife’s side will be 8 foot x 16 foot and mine will be 10 foot square. My side would be double deep versus hers though, this is just my preference after having several places with different setups.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on June 05, 2018, 10:29:02 PM
Wish I had a 12ft. door and ceiling in one stall. I would put a new boat in it.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 05, 2018, 10:54:59 PM
I need a phone call for situational advice from someone with more years than I.     I am in a tight spot as far as my concrete and my new house and being employed by my contractor.   

Who wants the challenge?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 05, 2018, 11:34:21 PM
Wish I could help, I did stay at a Holiday Inn once, maybe twice.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 06, 2018, 12:06:05 AM
 Yeah tied at the moment


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 06, 2018, 11:52:58 AM
Wish I could help, but it looks like you're needing a pro.


One issue with a 12' door is that a lot of 5ers are over 12.'.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 06, 2018, 12:17:03 PM
I agree with Ken on the professional advice part. We’re not lawyers and I hate hiring them but I’ve had two that we’re great for business dealings each with their own focus. I’m sure one of several guys here could give you their opinion or take on it and how they might handle the situation if that’s what you’re needing? However, sometimes it’s a good idea to pay for professional advice too.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 06, 2018, 05:05:19 PM
Can you provide more specifics on the situation??


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 06, 2018, 05:21:21 PM
I’ll see what I can type up


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 06, 2018, 05:40:36 PM
Issue: cracks in my new concrete.

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This is in the very front of my garage and inside he house basement there are many many more.


I told both my concrete guy and my contractor/boss I am staining my concrete and we need to do what ever so that it will have the least chance to crack as possible.

The concrete has been down for 39 days and this crack showed up in week one.

While I am confident I can cover or hide this crack I don’t feel I should have to.     It simply should not have cracked.   It has had no weight on it. Plenty of anchor points to the foundation walls.    The compaction under the slab was well done


My concrete guy says “ four promises with concrete... grey, hard, cracks, won’t get stollen.....” while this is funny for someone else I don’t think it is either correct or accurate.

Second phase:
There is a second house we have cracks in the garage and the basement floor.   The supplier/salesman came and looked passed the buck onto my mud guy saying it’s his fault for not finishing it fast enough because of the wind or something,  my assumed real thought is that he is still pissed I went way way way over his head to get a much better deal on my and my bosses personal homes ( I grew up with one of the VP’s of this concrete company) I called him and pretty much drove a buss right over the salesman’s head in front of his boss.    Warranted? Was he a total prick before all this ? Yes and yes.   

So I called my Vp friend and asked him about it.   He has shrugged me off also


Phase three:
My boss wants me to epoxy the other home floor that is cracked on the company dime.  But no one has mentioned anything about comping me for my concrete and epoxy floor. 

Tight spot because the boss is my boss, the amount of $ I have been saved on upgrades have been good (undocumented) because of my contacts and because I am an employee also.   

I don’t know how to approach this with my boss? Or confront one of the two contractors we hired to do the job
I paid for new concrete not new cracks in new concrete and why am I having to fix others peoples mess?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 06, 2018, 06:04:32 PM
Sure, concrete cracks but 5 weeks after pouring?  That looks pushed down on the corner, but I am no expert.

Is that a load bearing corner? Can you put a straight edge on there to see if the corner dropped?

Looks awful rough even for a garage floor.
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Post by: stlaser on June 06, 2018, 06:22:31 PM
My educated concrete experience guess, the Crete was wet (guessing really wet) when poured. So couple questions I would ask of the concrete co,

1) did they do a slump test & what was it?

2) how many bag mix was used to make this Crete?

The bag mix = strength & the slump tells you how wet it was when poured. Both can cause structural deficiencies in the job.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 06, 2018, 10:19:01 PM
It does indeed looked dropped JR,

As for the slump test I am almost positive they did nothing of the sort. 




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 06, 2018, 10:31:24 PM
My opinion worth every cent you are paying for. 

One : unless it’s structural and you can prove it you aren’t likely to get any action

Two: Your foundation plans are usually stamped by an engineer because there is usually a 10 year warranty on foundations and if the workmanship is good and it fails it’s on warranty company/the engineer

Three:  I would either find the engineer on the foundation drawing or hire a reputable foundation engineer ( with a stamp) and have them come provide an expert written opinion. You will know what to do after that. Deal in facts not emotion, be cool and if it’s just cosmetic then suck it up and keep going with the comfort of knowing you had it inspected by a professional.  If it’s structural then you present the facts to the boss, who should be holding the subs accountable and make them make it right according to the remedy suggested by the engineer.  Failing that, it’s time to hire a lawyer. Getting stuck with 30 years of house notes on a failing foundation is worse than alienating your boss and having to find another job

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on June 06, 2018, 11:19:55 PM
Dave, did the foundation move or just the flat work crack? I would think, being the water table is so high you do need to get the cracks sealed up good or fight water on the floors forever. If there is a structural problem, hope the contractors have bonding and insurance covering their work. Like Charles said, it doesn't matter if the lead contractor is your boss or the subs are friends, the work needs to be up to par. Sorry you are kind of between the rock and the hard place, hope it all works out.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 06, 2018, 11:33:08 PM
Today we got the garage walls hammered out

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Framed in the back porch so we can have it all concrete
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 07, 2018, 12:17:21 AM
I think I would be just as upset over the finish (no offense, but it looks pretty bad from the pic). My brother forced his concrete guy to rent a grinder/finisher to flatten his slab out. It was horrible. They also had to epoxy inject a crack from one side to the other.

Charles is right, only an engineer can make that call. Slabs always crack, since they're not saw cut, and since it has stem walls, it had to have cracked under it's own weight. Was the base fill wet in that corner when they poured? Was it compacted enough (they put in a boat load of fill)? Hard to say, but it can be fixed.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 07, 2018, 08:31:20 AM
From what I can tell it is just the slab of concrete that is cracked the foundation is without cracks so far

I am pretty confident in the compaction.   
I’ll look into a engineer to come look at it. See what I can find


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 07, 2018, 09:47:28 AM
I meant slab, not foundation

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 07, 2018, 11:24:07 AM
One thing for sure. Find out now before you get a lot of weight on that corner.

All the slab foundations I have seen are deeper around the edges so that crack is suspicious. Maybe it wasn't reinforced right?

I mentioned the finish earlier, looks unfinished.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: dave945 on June 07, 2018, 02:59:34 PM
Before you read this, here’s the caveat:  I am Air Force, I don’t do construction and have only worked with concrete a few times.

That being said, the finish looks like it was really wet and then got rained on. Just my two cents, that and a dollar fifty will get you a cheap burger.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on June 07, 2018, 03:33:08 PM
Pics not loading for anyone else?
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Post by: stlaser on June 07, 2018, 04:16:19 PM
Pics not loading for anyone else?

They loaded earlier but not now for me either.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on June 07, 2018, 05:36:20 PM
Pics not loading for anyone else?

They loaded earlier but not now for me either.
-That was part of you getting fired at some point. I restricted you to just being able to log on for maybe 15 seconds, and if you checked Ken's profile again, it would kick you off immediately.

I'll go reset your account to allow you 30 seconds at a time!

BTW, I just uploaded some pics, so problem solved? (Except for Shawn??)
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 07, 2018, 05:58:37 PM
I’m sorry Dave, I think the owner just DOT’ed your thread again.....
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 07, 2018, 06:41:09 PM
So the finish in the flat work is really smooth actually, the texture you see in The photo is not as it seams.   

I told my flag work guy that I plan borrowing a floor grinder and roughing up the cement to allow better binding to my stain and epoxy floor.  Write up to follow.... so he left the top with a little extra “cream” as I have called it so it will knock off easy on my grinder.

The former Wall we built earlier this week got poured today, it blew out the first five feet which turned the afternoon into straight hell.   

Other wise we got some interior walls framed and photos to come later. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 08, 2018, 07:58:49 PM
So moving forward with the house construction

We swung trusses today and sheeted the garage
Start time was 6:30am
Finished at 9:45am
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 08, 2018, 07:59:56 PM
Garage sheeted  half way
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And finished off with a really straight peak over my house


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 09, 2018, 02:12:21 AM
 :likebutton:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 11, 2018, 02:07:18 PM
I left work and forgot to take some Friday photos,  we did chicken for the crew and finished sheeting the garage

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 11, 2018, 02:08:07 PM
Worked this am on the overbuild above the garage (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/5cac6eb08ff55f94b77df637607c620f.heic)
Sheeting the main house should start today after lunch


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 11, 2018, 03:37:55 PM
I love the size for an attached garage!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 11, 2018, 05:28:24 PM
Agreed, garage is nice.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 11, 2018, 08:42:00 PM
I think it’s the same sq as the inside of the house main floor,  need to come up with a screen type system to put on the door openings in the summer while the garage doors are open.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 11, 2018, 08:43:25 PM
I think it’s the same sq (1400) as the inside of the house main floor,  need to come up with a screen type system to put on the door openings in the summer while the garage doors are open.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 12, 2018, 12:23:16 AM
Went back Tonight to dig in my sign for the house,
Guy made some good progress after I left
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 12, 2018, 02:42:45 AM
They don't use the foil OSB on the roofs out there?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 12, 2018, 07:13:04 AM
Not that I have ever seen Jr


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 12, 2018, 06:53:23 PM
And yet more sheeting on today,

I finished off my garage walls and stapled and nailed off what my guys missed.  Normal finish crew stuff
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on June 12, 2018, 07:07:14 PM
Dave, that home is coming along very nicely. Is the home being built by your boss's company? Glad you are able to inspect the work daily and get the mistakes taken care of. What if anything has been done  with the cracks in the floors? Do you think those cracks are only the depth of the extra cream the flatwork guy left, or clear through the slab. Sounds like either way you have a plan to fill with epoxy if deep before the finish goes on. Sure looks nice......
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 12, 2018, 07:51:24 PM
Yes my boss is the contractor this how I became employed, he needed another good reliable hand and the money was right. 

Yeah I am on the framing crew for my house then it will be back to trim and finish stuff. 

No we have not had any headway.   The mud supplier denies responsibility, my flat work guy says it’s not him. So rock and another rock.  I plan on putting epoxy in and moving on.   

Today was a fight over the Eye brows on the House.   Boss says it’s not on the plan, I responded that neither was the 12 door doors but it was discussed and I was told non issue.  Now he wants to charge me for it.   I will be fighting that also with my pap see trail I have documented.

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The plan has always been no wall lights but only can lights.  In order to install them. We need space provided by eye brows.    So needless to say we are putting them in. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 12, 2018, 09:42:44 PM
Sounds like your relationship is straining. Hopefully for your sake, cooler heads prevail. A new house is supposed to be a dream. Looks good...really digging the garage.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 12, 2018, 10:11:13 PM
When I originally signed the dotted line I asked him if he was up for this challenge, if he thought our friendship could survive this. honestly, friends and work and the business.  I should have seen this coming.   First you don’t do business with family, never open a business with a friend and I tossed this all into one pot of stupid idea


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 14, 2018, 06:34:58 PM
Today was long and unprofitable at the house.  I was there at six, first crew member didn’t show up till eight, than he left promptly after I didn’t have his pay check.  The second guy showed up at 8:45 and actually started working. His brother no called no showed so he didn’t have a ride to work. Fair enough, the first came back, the third finally showed up at noon. 

We did some interior walls and started the tray ceiling in the master

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 14, 2018, 06:36:23 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/232525eae3ecc60e49e5572615f5e3b9.heic)
And also cut the metal to go over/under my front porch (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/cf1ca94d2d6ee51a133ea4d9c1466a0e.heic)

You’ll have to pardon the mess. Even though the dump trailer is feet away. No matter where I put it. Nothing gets put in it unless I spend a few hours each day doing it.   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 14, 2018, 06:49:34 PM
Dave, I was going to ask about the mess in a prior post but didn’t want to offend you. I’ve never worked in construction where that was ok, we had to clean up at the end of every day. It was the same in my shop you cleaned up at end of the day regardless if another shift came in on your area after you.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on June 14, 2018, 07:13:49 PM
They don't use the foil OSB on the roofs out there?

Must be one more of those commiefornia things made to make you pay more than the rest of us...
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 15, 2018, 07:11:20 AM
Dave, I was going to ask about the mess in a prior post but didn’t want to offend you. I’ve never worked in construction where that was ok, we had to clean up at the end of every day. It was the same in my shop you cleaned up at end of the day regardless if another shift came in on your area after you.
I can’t stand it, it creates a dangerous work environment, it looks terrible to future customers, the garbage un contained blows away.

It makes me cringe, I have tried and tried to make these guy clean thing but they simply won’t do it.  It’s another reason I am unhappy with who I work with.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 15, 2018, 10:39:51 AM
Dave, I was going to ask about the mess in a prior post but didn’t want to offend you. I’ve never worked in construction where that was ok, we had to clean up at the end of every day. It was the same in my shop you cleaned up at end of the day regardless if another shift came in on your area after you.
I can’t stand it, it creates a dangerous work environment, it looks terrible to future customers, the garbage un contained blows away.

It makes me cringe, I have tried and tried to make these guy clean thing but they simply won’t do it.  It’s another reason I am unhappy with who I work with.


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It costs about $2 more than normal OSB and you get to write off the whole piece for upgrades. it does its job!

I can see throwing real scraps away, I tend to pile it all until I am done. But that is messy. So what is with the crew showing up when they want? Is that why they hired you to get em rolling?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 15, 2018, 01:35:17 PM
It’s starts at the top Dave, somebody’s signs a check.......
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 15, 2018, 07:38:12 PM
While I don’t sign the check I also don’t fit into the top, I might be the adult in the group but not the framing crew lead,  the lead is the example for the others who feel underpaid and like they can go somewhere else for more $.  I would have fired them all four houses ago.  No sense in throwing good money after bad. 

The company owner never gave clear direction to who is what and what position, where I am a rotating person with multiple skills I don’t have a definitive say unless I make a call who than talks to the kids.  All apart of the mess I am involved in.

The best part is where I am also the homeowner and the so forth they still don’t care about the mess.   




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 15, 2018, 07:43:16 PM
The roofer showed up today, while my crew still hasn’t finished the roof (2days unfinished) he layer some paper out as he needed a spot to put all his shingles they dropped.   He wanted to start roof tomorrow morning but once again as I instructed the kids that we needed to get the roof done.  They proceeded into the house to finish other things.  Things that other people aren’t waiting for.   




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 15, 2018, 07:44:24 PM
Dave, I was implying the owner let’s his job sites look like this so it’s his issue. I do know that I don’t buy houses or use contractors who operate in this manner. The logic is “well they let this go then what other things do they let slide”, you get the idea. Appearance is everything.....
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 15, 2018, 07:51:32 PM
Dave, I was implying the owner let’s his job sites look like this so it’s his issue. I do know that I don’t buy houses or use contractors who operate in this manner. The logic is “well they let this go then what other things do they let slide”, you get the idea. Appearance is everything.....
I agree with you,  we have talked about this many times.   Oddly enough we have people who still see our jobs and think they look good.  It honestly makes me ill!


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 15, 2018, 09:07:30 PM
Dave it’s looking good and I know you are excited. And it’s good that you are able to watch over the quality.




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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 16, 2018, 04:41:52 PM
Well it’s not entirely cleaned on the outside but I did polish the inside today!!
Me and the wife and kids took all the garbage out, then vacuumed the whole house, hopes to eliminate the desire for ants to come inside the house

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Next question,   I have the mental desire to put a sealant at the base of my pony walls and concrete mating surfaces. 

What would you guys recommend?  Just your standard silicone?


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 16, 2018, 04:46:01 PM
NP1 polyurethane
https://www.master-builders-solutions.basf.us/en-us/products/masterseal/masterseal-np-1-polyurethane-sealant

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 16, 2018, 06:22:55 PM
Just did my brothers place with spay foam, mostly to try and keep the scorpions out.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 16, 2018, 10:04:30 PM
Looking forward,  who wants to direct me to the simple task of wiring my house with cat 6. ?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 16, 2018, 10:45:58 PM
Simple. Place a box in a central location where internet and satellite/cable will be located and run cat6 everywhere. 

Modern security cameras run POE, power over Ethernet so all you need is on cat 6 to power and feed video from a camera.

Run it everywhere.  You’ll never regret it.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 16, 2018, 11:11:18 PM
What about the flex tube stuff to run it in?
How do you pick the central location?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 16, 2018, 11:37:37 PM
My brother is an IT specialist, and he didn't put his cable in conduit (about 5,000 ft ). He did a clean job, keeping the different runs tied together. I installed all the wall "plates", just using steel box plates. That way the drywallers had something to go by, so the cables wouldn't end up missing in a wall. (no box necessary)

This is what we used...just screwed to the wall studs:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 17, 2018, 12:48:27 AM
I’d run everything to the master closet or another closet space.

Plan on a switch and a POE switch and your internet and cable/satellite going there.

Security cameras. HDMI matrix. Dvr, music etc


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 17, 2018, 02:56:17 AM
So I have a larger central storage area in my basement.  I was thinking their would be a good position.    As for the computer and video type stuff I am not sure where to place that.  We didn’t build an office area, or desk spot for a main family PC.   
Our master closet is not large enough to put computer stuff in


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 17, 2018, 03:00:03 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180617/4a97a1b67aaee9164c264a2e712c2b0e.png)

In here gives me access to open ceiling, and stuff out of the closets upstairs.  We really only have storage space in the master and kids bedroom or mud room at the end of the house


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 17, 2018, 09:45:27 AM
Seems like a good spot.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Tommy13 on June 18, 2018, 10:05:25 AM
We used a central closet.  Turns out it was close to the main TV/Home Theater location so that was a plus.  Recommend putting flex conduit in for access to attic and basement to help with future expansion if needed.

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The conduit is really only needed or important for running cable after the walls go in.  I spent around $30 on conduit.  It has already come in hand for running additional cable for security cameras and with the ability to go up or down it just adds future flexibility. 

Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 18, 2018, 08:30:18 PM
its called smurf tube and you can get 250ft rolls cheap.  Only good for retrofit.  If you run more cat6 that you need you'll probably never need smurf tube as technology advances have meant much more data can run over cat6 than just a few years ago.

e.g. once upon a time you had to have 2 cat 6 cables to carry an HDMI signal.  Now you can carry it over one cat 6 cable with modern baluns
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on June 18, 2018, 10:44:53 PM
True Charles but it is also nice to have a conduit in place to run whatever might be needed later. Hard to pull a wire, that is stapled in place, to get a new one installed.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 18, 2018, 11:35:22 PM
Today was busy busy,  the framing crew has finally been dismissed  from the company. To many problems

Had the HV/AC guys come and attack the house, installed gas line to the deck, tankless water heater, the garage, the gas range. 
Duct ran high and tight in the basement, everything looks fantastic as it always does with this guy

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And after they cleaned up because that’s how they do it!!
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 19, 2018, 12:30:10 AM
Tex where are you seeing 250 feet of smurf tube for cheap as you call it, my Lowe’s says it no longer carries it.

Suggestions on where to buy wire in bulk at? 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Nate on June 19, 2018, 07:32:08 AM
I don't know if that's normal or not, but why is there a huge crack going 3 different directions in your basement floor?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on June 19, 2018, 07:47:47 AM
I don't know if that's normal or not, but why is there a huge crack going 3 different directions in your basement floor?
They had a magnitude 6.6 the other day...
;-)
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 19, 2018, 07:48:03 AM
That’s where the plumbing runs under the slab, also one of the reasons I had concerns of the concrete quality, also why I am not doing stained concrete anymore

As far as my concrete concerns. Everyone has simply brushed me off as none issue.  Frustrated with it I have passed over it.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 21, 2018, 06:48:44 AM
Dave search Home Depot. 100ft roll for $38.50


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 21, 2018, 12:49:40 PM
Thanks. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 21, 2018, 08:09:20 PM
As she sits out side is done, plumbers dropped off the stuff they need to work tomorrow, the basement walls are all repaired from the HVAC guy, and the framing is 90% complete in the basement exterior walls.   Let’s see what the plumber takes a sawzall too

Does anyone on here know a hvac person to check my prices for verification of products?

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on June 21, 2018, 08:58:56 PM
Dave, this is kind of late request isn't it? You should have an idea if the contractor is supplying a good product at a reasonable price. This isn't really a good time to start arm wrestling about price or what is being installed is it?
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 22, 2018, 01:15:42 AM
The HVAC Guy is actually a 18 year old friend, checked the prices with a few sources and seems to all be ok

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 22, 2018, 02:12:03 AM
I know a HVAC guy. Did my house years ago and it is still solid. Not his main venue now, but he knows his stuff.

PM?

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 27, 2018, 11:00:46 PM
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Windows in, wires in, plumbing should be buttoned up tomorrow.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: cudakidd53 on June 27, 2018, 11:13:30 PM
Looking good there Dave!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 27, 2018, 11:18:30 PM
What's the plan for the front porch?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 28, 2018, 12:16:18 AM
What's the plan for the front porch?

Stairs...... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 28, 2018, 12:41:40 AM
What's the plan for the front porch?


I was thinking a safe room with gun ports,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sure looks good!
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Post by: KensAuto on June 28, 2018, 12:50:55 AM
Thanks Shawn!

Not

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 28, 2018, 01:07:26 AM
Thanks Shawn!

Not

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 :popcorn:

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 28, 2018, 01:13:28 AM
Should be about nine to eleven steps down, hand rail and so forth,  nothing to fancy. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on June 28, 2018, 08:33:23 PM
That thing is going up fast
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 29, 2018, 03:09:19 AM
Looks good Dave. If you haven't already, double check the window installation.  Common source of leaks if not installed properly.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 29, 2018, 07:54:45 AM
They are good to go with window wrap and silicone, I installed them


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 29, 2018, 06:55:36 PM
Then have someone else check them..,,,,lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 29, 2018, 07:17:57 PM
 :popcorn:

Then have someone else check them..,,,,lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on June 29, 2018, 08:00:36 PM
Oh snap.

Guess if he wants your truck, he will probably take the abuse.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 30, 2018, 01:14:00 AM
Well if I ask what you paid for that half ton?   Buddy just signed papers on a 2018 d max fully loaded for $58k.  Even tossed in a bed cover and a stupid tent. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 30, 2018, 02:12:11 AM
Is that the AC unit in question or a little better?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 30, 2018, 07:39:49 AM
Gasser stickered at 65.
51 plus ttl


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 30, 2018, 07:43:50 AM
So why don’t they use tyvek or house wrap out there Dave?  Always find regional building practices interesting.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 30, 2018, 08:42:58 AM
So why don’t they use tyvek or house wrap out there Dave?  Always find regional building practices interesting.


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It’s an option for sure, I have seen over the years that if you seal up the home to tight it can cause issues. The one closest to home was my grandfathers house.  He had some medical issues turned out that he needed to put a fresh air exchanger in his home to fix it

We do put a type wrap on the home, not the tyvek brand, one type of stuff under the brick/stone and a different type under the smart board/stucco.  That is done by the guys doing those things. 

It still leaves overlaps and gaps on parts of the house.  On purpose or not I am not positive.   

We have builders who but a shrink wrap stuff on the outside.  Not sure it’s worth that extreme


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 30, 2018, 10:20:12 AM
Charles, we had issues back in Indiana with houses being sealed up too tight as well. As Dave stated in some cases fresh air handlers were installed. I have never heard of them here on the front range though but we don’t get as hot (including humidity) or near as cold as where I used to live. So my thought is temperature range has something to do with it too. I’m sure someone has a much better take on it than I but that’s my 2 cents.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on June 30, 2018, 01:29:17 PM
The wrap allows breathing but some homes need more, hence the exchangers.We do it here in cali and our temps go from 30 to 110.

Sure Jarod would know more but you get snow and heat there, sure it is justified somehow.


 
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 01, 2018, 08:46:23 PM
After two long days of pulling wire I feel I have about got it licked.

I start with about 10 partial boxes of cat6  a friend gave me from his business, each box has more than 45feet, less than 120 feet.  I also purchased 2 boxes of 1000 feet
16/4 wire I used for home run wire for volume controls
18/2 wire I used for home speakers and surround sound stuff


All in all I have two camera locations at each corner of the house, front door cam, inside garage cam, prewired for those new fancy permanent LED Christmas lights that change color for the wife, I have multiple cat6 lines in every room and almost every possible location, I have attic mounted wires for the wireless net repeaters, cat6 to appliances, desks,  TVs, garage bench areas, decks and patios,

Once we get some insulation in this coming week I will be glad to cover up that web of wires and start building a coms rack to house all of it.

The estimate I got to have someone com instal this stuff where I wanted it was $50 a run and more for the audio stuff.

I figured at this rate I saved about $2400 minus my wires cost of $479 and not being completely done with some extra places I will run some more for giggles and craps


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 02, 2018, 09:13:16 PM
IMO that is the stuff that makes you really love your house no matter the finishes or cost. Having all the technology squared away is priceless.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bob Smith on July 02, 2018, 10:42:37 PM
Right up to the point of move in when you find out it is not the latest and greatest. I just can't believe how fast things improve any more. Cept for long range target rifles.... right Charles....
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 03, 2018, 12:49:31 PM
Right up to the point of move in when you find out it is not the latest and greatest. I just can't believe how fast things improve any more. Cept for long range target rifles.... right Charles....
I couldn't agree more!

My castle, err house was like that.

For clarity, I started out with funding a house...But I was in Afghanistan...for years, while she changed it into a castle.

I remember when she called me to argue for the installation of a theater room! (A FREAKIN THEATER ROOM!!!)
All the while I was living in a broom closet, or more accurately, some stinky, dusty, hot helicopter cockpit somewhere.

So I rolled on it and we had a theater theng installed. Not long afterward the technology all changed and we were behind the times. Then the stuff started to fail, and then she changed internet providers and there were incompatibility issues.

Today, the thing no longer works! More, if truth be known, because, I just don't care much about it!

I think it's all just a trap to keep people in debt for longer and longer (Hashtag: Enslavement)
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 04, 2018, 07:32:29 AM

I remember when she called me to argue for the installation of a theater room! (A FREAKIN THEATER ROOM!!!)
All the while I was living in a broom closet, or more accurately, some stinky, dusty, hot helicopter cockpit somewhere.

So I rolled on it and we had a theater theng installed.
That’s cause the missus wanted to watch Tom cruise in top gun and dream she married a fighter pilot.....

You know, a sequel is in the making


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 04, 2018, 09:45:08 AM
Shots fired!! 


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Post by: cudakidd53 on July 04, 2018, 09:59:56 AM
Shots fired!! 


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While inverted!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 04, 2018, 11:00:43 AM
There I was...

Inverted, in a flat spin...

Both engines, out...

Air Medals danglin' in my face...
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 04, 2018, 12:03:34 PM
Rofl

Goose take me home or lose me forever
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 04, 2018, 12:52:24 PM
I believe it was take me to bed, you dog!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 04, 2018, 01:11:53 PM
You’re right JR but I didn’t want someone to get the wrong idea since the quote was in the first person.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on July 04, 2018, 01:52:19 PM
This thread sure took a weird "turn"

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 04, 2018, 03:25:57 PM
As Charles drives east singing “ you never close your eyes anymore when.....” on his way to Kentucky lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: EL TATE on July 05, 2018, 12:21:37 PM
seriously
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Post by: JR on July 06, 2018, 06:56:05 PM
Talking like that, closing them could be dangerous,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 06, 2018, 07:04:25 PM
Dave, did you get the Ford Only parking sign yet for your spot in the garage?  :tongue:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 06, 2018, 11:44:00 PM
You ship me one. I’ll install it asap


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 07, 2018, 01:23:00 AM
How do they say it, "excommunicato"
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 07, 2018, 08:16:02 AM
I didn’t say where I was gonna put it

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 07, 2018, 08:49:17 AM
I didn’t say where I was gonna put it

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Dave, those come standard with a chevy owners sign hanging on the inside of the door...….
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 07, 2018, 09:32:34 AM
You know that is a lie


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 07, 2018, 09:44:56 AM
(https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/37429576/you-lie.jpg)
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Post by: stlaser on July 07, 2018, 09:50:30 AM
Actually, we call those plastic space shuttles & here’s one on lift off.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5847587/Freak-gust-wind-sends-Porty-Potty-flying-air.html
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 07, 2018, 12:21:37 PM
I have been edited on this forum for labeling such things lol. Hope you don’t get us in trouble.  Otherwise I have a whole slew of things we can call them.  Caskets, smokeshops,


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 10, 2018, 10:01:33 PM
My home has hit a moment of pause, our supplier for doors, wood and trim and so forth has not shipped my exterior doors.  We might see them mid next week.   No insulation or inspection this week unless we see them sooner


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 10, 2018, 11:49:39 PM
I have been edited on this forum for labeling such things lol. Hope you don’t get us in trouble.  Otherwise I have a whole slew of things we can call them.  Caskets, smokeshops,


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Yeah, well I got edited too I guess.  :popcorn: oops.....
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 11, 2018, 10:16:10 AM
 :wink:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 13, 2018, 11:25:27 PM
Progress is better than nothing

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2018, 11:31:56 PM
Teaching your French doors better posture?  :tongue:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 14, 2018, 12:55:22 AM
I figured it would be easier to hang if it wasn’t sitting twisted and all fed up


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 14, 2018, 12:55:56 AM
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They may be coming back to get my door.  Not interested in buying broken junk


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: dave945 on July 14, 2018, 06:14:18 AM
And here I thought that was the environmentally friendly version with the pre-installed mouse door. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 14, 2018, 09:05:51 AM
I guess I’ll have to ask them when I call Monday, I’ll probably get charged more for the eco upgrade


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 14, 2018, 09:35:13 AM
Hey, I'll take that broken door!

Find a place in the ever expandin' shed project for it, I will!  :rolleyes:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 14, 2018, 12:19:38 PM
How are those mouse traps working in the trailer ?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 16, 2018, 11:10:08 PM
Brick showed up today
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 16, 2018, 11:50:23 PM
Interesting parking spot for the GM truck... :popcorn:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 17, 2018, 12:09:08 AM
Parked on the street?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 17, 2018, 12:13:54 AM
Parked on the street?


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Next to the space shuttle
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 17, 2018, 08:55:26 AM
Well seems as I don’t have a driveway yet, and no running water in the house.  I guess next to the spaceship will have to do.  Lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 17, 2018, 07:10:26 PM
Had four way inspection today.  Missed a few item,

1. Gas, heat, water drain need a box around them in the crawl space in the garage, photo to follow.
2. Two truss braces were left off ( intentionally so he had simple fix to find)
3. The plumber didn’t air up his drain plumbing to pressure test
4. Gas line has leaked down to 20 psi after sitting for a month


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 17, 2018, 07:28:22 PM
Dave, what are you guys shooting for as a projected completion date?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 17, 2018, 10:19:11 PM
As my odd relationship with the boss, the wife, and me being the builder/employee/husband.   

2 1/2 months.  But much like the bosses house he is building, my house and his house get our extra resources or free time if you will.   That date is flexible for sure

Four way today fix punch list tomorrow, insulation starts Thursday and brick Thursday, smartboard and stucco after brick is finished,   It looks like the date should be easy to hit


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 18, 2018, 07:25:35 AM
As I’ve been told.  Go slow to go fast.  Getting it right the first time is quicker than doing it over.

Looking good!


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 18, 2018, 03:30:44 PM
Porch going in,  Landing tomorrow

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Brick is gonna be done asap
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Don’t mind my guy pickin his butt


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on July 18, 2018, 05:22:11 PM
Wow. Take about 100 yards of crete to make that landing?
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Post by: stlaser on July 18, 2018, 05:28:00 PM
Wow. Take about 100 yards of crete to make that landing?

Bodies Ken, don’t forget the bodies they add will
take up space too!  :tongue:
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 18, 2018, 06:13:55 PM
Maybe the steps won’t crack.... :-0


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 18, 2018, 06:21:10 PM
He walked off the job yesterday because I told him his Crete was garbage


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 19, 2018, 12:47:58 AM
And brick as of 6:00 tonight,

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 19, 2018, 01:45:09 PM
I really like that brick. Something like the brick on my home, all 7,700 of them.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 19, 2018, 03:56:23 PM
For double what I paid I could have done the garage front.  Chose not to lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 19, 2018, 06:20:36 PM
Good choice!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 22, 2018, 08:51:29 PM
Some updates from today,

Pulled about 200 brick out of the trash pile to use on the front of my island once I cut them down a bit, inspected what insulation that is installed.  Looks pretty tight so far

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 22, 2018, 08:59:41 PM
Been gone for close to 2 weeks and catching up.

Is that the same guy who did  the slab?

Aren't they supposed tape the insulation holes?

Lke the brick!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 22, 2018, 09:35:50 PM
It is the same guy who did the slab, we got into it a few days ago but we will see how it works out in the end.

I have yet to see a home where they tape the holes.   I’ll ask.

Why would you think they need taped?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 22, 2018, 10:12:29 PM
Hard to tell from the phone. What kind of insulation is that Dave?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 22, 2018, 10:29:17 PM
The cotton type stuff. You toss a big bag in a blender and add air.  Blows it in. 

They take a thin layer of mesh and staple it to the wall cut out windows and such.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 22, 2018, 11:10:03 PM
Very interesting framing  techniques on those basement windows.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 23, 2018, 12:04:32 AM
None of those photos are basement windows, master bedroom and master bathroom.  Kept the windows high so they didn’t need blinds and the kind size bed head board didn’t block the window

Other than that.  What do you mean ?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 23, 2018, 09:22:56 PM
Drywall stocked

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 23, 2018, 09:27:24 PM
3, 2, 1 House gets tiny!
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Post by: KensAuto on July 23, 2018, 09:56:15 PM
They sure used enough lumber around some of those windows!

So, they staple the mesh, poke a hole in it, stick the nozzle through, and fill each section...that about right ? Interesting. never seen that before.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 23, 2018, 10:17:14 PM
Yep that’s about right

So the story behind the lots of wood is the kissing Match between the lead (ol white guy) and the little ego filled wish he was a lead (illegal that killed every house he touched for no less than 5k each home. 

The old guy precut All of the headers, the little guy didn’t like that and said he needed double trimmers making his headers 3 inches to short and tossed em all into the dumpster,   It was one of the most expensive days I had witnessed in a long time.  The trimmers the idiot used were ten foot long so he wasted those too.  We had a stack of 94,5/8 that were two inches long and we would have been able to use the 10’s or take them back. But no his ego said cut the long ones. 

So yeah there is a lot of trimmers in my house


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 24, 2018, 07:21:29 AM
That explains some of it Dave. 

I was referring to that and the header.

Usually I see 2x6 or 2x10 doubled across the top. Hadn’t seen that header treatment before.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 24, 2018, 07:51:27 AM
Oh I see,   The header is just above your circle,   We could have flipped these studs and the header to be right above the window but in general we usually put the header at the top of the wall.   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 24, 2018, 08:35:30 AM
I actually wondered about that as well. Normally we see the header directly above the window. Probably doesn’t matter though
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 24, 2018, 08:59:07 AM
Only difference is there is more material to attach blinds or curtains when it’s directly above.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 24, 2018, 11:23:18 PM
So we put them at the top for a few reasons, first is home owners always want to change window heights and this means we don’t have to move the header,
Second being the weight distribution.   The header takes all of the load vs the little blocks being above the header, cut the wrong length, splitting after nailing, it simply carries all of the load and everything under it is now a mute point


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 24, 2018, 11:25:39 PM
Not my house but one of the many of the days projects

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This is our houses progress

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After the insulation guys left I noticed many many spots.  They came back and filled them in today
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: EL TATE on July 25, 2018, 10:47:53 AM
Not my house but one of the many of the days projects

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180725/27b565db3f45f7d037a6c170415943bb.jpg)

This is our houses progress

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180725/3d28b5abd248f9021847bcf667d38591.jpg)
After the insulation guys left I noticed many many spots.  They came back and filled them in today
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So to fully understand the artwork on the unfinished drywall, is this just to be shot w/ spray texture and painted to have a 3D effect?
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Post by: Flyin6 on July 25, 2018, 12:57:37 PM
They sure used enough lumber around some of those windows!

So, they staple the mesh, poke a hole in it, stick the nozzle through, and fill each section...that about right ? Interesting. never seen that before.
That's how my house is done Kenneth

Pitfall is if they get some cells too full. If so, then the center of the fabric bows out making installation of drywall impossible. Ask me how I know???

I had all exterior and interior walls done, the underside of the staircases and the floors.

And

I thought that was a good idea

But

I learned it was not

Sound is absorbed, like completely

Try and say something to someone downstairs or in another room with a closed door and you have to yell

Now I hear it from everyone, "Why do you yell so much!"
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 25, 2018, 02:45:13 PM
Not my house but one of the many of the days projects

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180725/27b565db3f45f7d037a6c170415943bb.jpg)

This is our houses progress

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180725/3d28b5abd248f9021847bcf667d38591.jpg)
After the insulation guys left I noticed many many spots.  They came back and filled them in today
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So to fully understand the artwork on the unfinished drywall, is this just to be shot w/ spray texture and painted to have a 3D effect?
It’s just the next thing, a fad so to speak.  Gives the wall a design.    It will all get shot one wall color.  Our poor painter that has to caulk all of this


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 25, 2018, 02:46:55 PM
I can see blowing it in under stairs after the sheet rock is done.  Keep that noise from walking up stairs minimal.   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 25, 2018, 02:52:13 PM
Saw wall designs a few weeks back on the DIY stuff. Looked OK so must be a small fad now. Would break up a big bare wall though.

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Post by: Nate on July 25, 2018, 03:55:07 PM
not my flavor of art!
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Post by: EL TATE on July 25, 2018, 04:41:39 PM
me either Nate. And I feel for those painters. apprenticing under my dad since I was 12 I did all the prep and finish work. I can run an 8' bead of caulk seamless in a corner but don't like to. I can only imagine how much I would hate doing all those 90*s
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 25, 2018, 05:18:15 PM
That was the first thing I said when I seen all of these damn things.  The painter is going to hate us!!! The boss laughed and said he will charge for it I am sure


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 25, 2018, 11:11:04 PM
not my flavor of art!

Agreed
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 26, 2018, 10:17:01 PM
Today’s walk through showed my electrician missed lights next to the mirrors in mommas bathroom, drywall is now done.  I had focused attention to the height of a window and where the mirror would sit not the damn lights.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 26, 2018, 10:18:11 PM
The garage was about half way done when I left this after noon.   Should have finished it up easy today. Tapers start this weekend if they act as they normally do


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on July 26, 2018, 11:39:41 PM
Nice ceiling feature.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 26, 2018, 11:41:12 PM
Should allow for a 42 inch fan to hide in the pocket nice enough, going to put some crown molding and maybe some venetian plaster on the lid.   Time will tell how surgery goes 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 26, 2018, 11:43:05 PM
Any edge lighting for the ceiling?

rocking my closet and bathroom ceilings now.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 27, 2018, 12:30:44 AM
Jr that is one thing I failed off of my list was switched lighting in all closets.aster closet has lights. 

The bedroom will maybe get some lowV stuff but not sure yet


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 27, 2018, 12:34:31 AM
I am running some shielded 16/2 in the bathroom just in case. Nice thing with LED is boxes are not needed!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 27, 2018, 09:47:32 AM
Stopped by the house this am,

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180727/6a5ba70b953a3f8492618f133e6b9161.jpg)its getting smaller
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 27, 2018, 09:53:28 AM
Jr that is one thing I failed off of my list was switched lighting in all closets.aster closet has lights. 

The bedroom will maybe get some lowV stuff but not sure yet


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I did something like that in our master, Dave.

Placed crown moulding near the bottom edge, then laid a rope light in the non visible gap. Makes for a great effect. We fire up the fireplace in the bedroom and throw on that light and the place takes on such a cozy feel, we just love it!
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Post by: Tommy13 on July 27, 2018, 12:35:26 PM
Love the height of the garage ceilings, but wouldn't look forward to climbing the stairs everyday.  Did that for 15 years.
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Post by: JR on July 27, 2018, 05:19:50 PM
That garage will need a lift. Sure we covered it, but it begs for it!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 28, 2018, 10:00:14 AM
Tommy hit it on the head, those stair will be the for sure way people know dad is home as I stomp up them dragging my tires butt. 

Definitely looking at a lift, their will be a mezzanine in the side above the shorter door.   That will o in shortly after the purchase and home inspections are complete.

It sure looks a lot smaller now it’s closed in.   Should have made the garage bigger!


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on July 28, 2018, 01:21:27 PM
Should have made the garage bigger!


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Workshop in the backyard? Heck, make it a drive through!

Its amazing what goes on after they stop looking.
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Post by: stlaser on July 28, 2018, 01:46:22 PM
I would have framed that back wall for a garage door, worst case put it in later.
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Post by: JR on July 28, 2018, 04:26:08 PM
I like your idea Sean, thats how I built the roof where the add on went.

Inspectors would see it for sure. Thats an easy fix when you work for a building company!
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Post by: stlaser on July 28, 2018, 05:27:02 PM
I like your idea Sean, thats how I built the roof where the add on went.

Inspectors would see it for sure. Thats an easy fix when you work for a building company!

Building inspectors, don’t get me started. The first house wife and I built, final inspection was done from his front seat of his grand Cherokee at the end of my driveway, no joke.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 28, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
I don’t want the pull through, the back wall will be work bench and cabinets

I have 18 feet of concrete on the side RV pad that I can pull through if need be. The extra door is one more I have to make sure is closed or locked, the man door will get bolted shut as it goes anyway.

Yeah I am thinking she’s in the back of the 20x25 size with a big door. Similar to dons out at the hide.   


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 28, 2018, 10:50:30 PM
Are you going to heat and cool the garage area?
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Post by: JR on July 29, 2018, 12:41:19 AM
Are you going to heat and cool the garage area?

Sounds like a another split install!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 29, 2018, 03:52:04 AM
That would be insane to ac that side of the garage.   But it will have heat.


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 03, 2018, 10:31:56 PM
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Post by: JR on August 04, 2018, 02:06:35 AM
Very nice, getting close?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 04, 2018, 10:31:52 AM
Closer every day.  I took on the task of finish taping the garage and texture on the ceiling.    We will see how it goes. 


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 09:13:24 AM
We have color on the stucco finally.   
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 09:14:11 AM
We start finish trim inside on Monday next week,   I’ll try and get some more photos of that process. 


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Post by: Flyin6 on August 23, 2018, 09:21:26 AM
Stucco...OSC

(Old School Cool)

Good color
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Post by: Nate on August 23, 2018, 09:23:07 AM
nice
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 09:32:57 AM
More like CAO (cheap A$& Owner)


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Post by: KensAuto on August 23, 2018, 10:08:57 AM
That's a job that I will never do again. Stucco. Hardest construction job I've ever tried.

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 11:26:17 AM
You think it’s harder than concrete?


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 23, 2018, 12:17:09 PM
Yes. Unless you are who is shoveling concrete. Lifting it and trowelling it stinks.


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 12:26:15 PM
The two things I hate the most are concrete and drywall hanging


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Post by: JR on August 23, 2018, 12:46:37 PM
Nice, I want to see the lift?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 03:00:17 PM
It only comes after the yard Jr


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Post by: JR on August 23, 2018, 03:04:31 PM
 :beercheers:
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Post by: KensAuto on August 23, 2018, 05:33:30 PM
I do concrete often. Much easier. It's also easier to make it look "right" when done, imo.
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Post by: Bob Smith on August 23, 2018, 06:29:00 PM
It only comes after the yard Jr



Throw some water on the dirt after you clean up the construction mess, wait a few weeks, break out the mower and you have a yard. Best get the lift ordered up.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2018, 08:18:29 PM
I’ll have thistle in no time.  Most beautiful flower ever right?

Garage doors are in early today

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Post by: stlaser on August 23, 2018, 08:44:14 PM
coming right along  :likebutton:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 30, 2018, 10:55:04 PM
Tonight I ground down all of the joints in the foundation from the forms, made them nice and smooth, removed all the splatter from the flat work pour and didn’t have enough of a dust mask to save my soul.   

No pictures today but tomorrow I will get photos of my doors all hung, window seals finished out, starting baseboard in the AM and shelves in all of the closets,

Momma is coming to work tomorrow to decide what shape she wants her closet to be.


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Post by: Bob Smith on August 30, 2018, 11:25:20 PM
Coming right along, take it a bit easy for a while longer Dave or bad things could happen.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 30, 2018, 11:33:47 PM
You mean running a seven inch concrete grinder on my knees around my walls is a bad thing ?  Yeah momma is gettin pretty upset but I think I will be more upset if the hints for the home are not as desired when closing comes.   

Can ya pray for health even though your doing what you shouldn’t to maintain health? 


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Post by: stlaser on August 30, 2018, 11:37:04 PM
Dave, my father in law ( also named Dave which I find ironic at the moment) has had several shoulder surgeries. He was too stubborn to let them heal properly and now is in constant pain. So the phrase of the day for you is

Don’t be a Dave, Dave!  :tongue: :popcorn:
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 31, 2018, 06:29:06 AM
Looking forward to seeing pics Dave


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2018, 03:00:29 PM
Looks about like this today,   I didn’t want to go extravagant with molding and trim,y thought was much like the Jeep bumper, simple, clean and minimalistic, easy to replace or patch.

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Anyone find the mistake in the last photo?

The closets are laid out but not built.  Master closet will get a treatment for his and hers stuff.  It should look really good when finished


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Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2018, 03:13:17 PM
You have young kids, good idea on the trim
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Post by: EL TATE on August 31, 2018, 04:28:11 PM
corner joint in the foreground.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 31, 2018, 04:51:33 PM
No mitre

Spend money on things that are not easy upgrades later like showers etc. trim can easily be replaced later.


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Post by: JR on August 31, 2018, 06:35:26 PM
Clear window in the bathroom.
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Post by: KensAuto on August 31, 2018, 07:24:14 PM
You put the trim in before the flooring? Is that normal?

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Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2018, 07:27:33 PM
You put the trim in before the flooring? Is that normal?

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That’s how we always did it, flooring is last...
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Post by: KensAuto on August 31, 2018, 08:02:38 PM
I could see that with carpet, but tile or wood would make it more difficult wouldn't it ?

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Post by: stlaser on August 31, 2018, 08:10:13 PM
I never dealt much with tile, however wood comes milled to size.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 31, 2018, 09:08:38 PM
Generally I see wood installed under trim to allow for expansion and contractions


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Post by: dave945 on August 31, 2018, 09:21:32 PM
Contractions?  You use pregnant wood?


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 31, 2018, 10:36:33 PM
Tate got it,   The new guy has made very few mistakes, but this was a fun one.  The inside corners are square so he left the outside corners square lol

As for the glass being clear,   You would have to be 6.5 feet tall to see anything but your head.   It’s pretty tall

We don’t install trim where the wood or tile goes.   The wood floor floats and needs room to grow on the floor so we will come back and install baseboard around those areas later.  Painter comes back and sprays it. Fast and simple. 

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 05, 2018, 09:06:17 AM
Finished out a few more things in the house yesterday,  more today

Closets are almost done but look mostly like this until you get to mommas master closet m(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/e9f66a0ba6e1d91e59dad1d2278892b7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180905/fb2a5dad8da25fba4c9d780dcf6d100a.jpg)
I noticed this AM that I didn’t put a brace on the joint in the top corner shelf, better do that first thing


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 05, 2018, 02:42:39 PM
Finished up moms shiplap half wall, just need to get my alder cap put together next today.

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 05, 2018, 09:40:16 PM
Cross one more touch of pleasure off the list of things to do. 

Mud room

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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 05, 2018, 10:37:11 PM
Dave, what is that the mud room?  Love mud rooms. Wish I had one.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 05, 2018, 11:21:02 PM
That is the mud room,  the wall  to the back is 87 inches, the one coming towards is 77 to leave room for switches

It has enough space to dump all those things kids dump and enough for dad who is just as bad


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Post by: JR on September 06, 2018, 01:08:15 AM
 :likebutton:
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 06, 2018, 09:29:55 AM
Mudrooms are essential

Couldn't make it without ours
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 07, 2018, 12:31:25 AM
Finished out all of the trim stuff on our house today, swept and walked out with all of our tools.   

Painters were hot behind us filling nail holes


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 07, 2018, 12:35:17 AM
The top cap of this half wall will match the cabinets, front door and the wall I’ll build later behind the tv.
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This is Emmett today in front of my big garage door
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Post by: JR on September 07, 2018, 01:30:29 AM
Your door and hers?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 07, 2018, 01:42:11 AM
Yep,


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Post by: JR on September 07, 2018, 12:50:08 PM
 :likebutton:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 09, 2018, 06:52:58 PM
Painter got to work on painting the closets, staining my alder top on the half wall and hand rails

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Finish mud on the garage starts tomorrow Am and next week will be grind floors and concrete for garages


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 11, 2018, 08:22:14 AM
Not that if I took photos it would show anything, but the House is 90% primed, garage is getting finish mud and textured ceiling also.
Need to finish up those projects so I can grind concrete, acid stain and clear coat the floor


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 11, 2018, 09:43:46 AM
Awesome.  You excited yet??


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Post by: JR on September 11, 2018, 01:12:07 PM
Any move in date?

Is that textured ceilings in the garage?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 11, 2018, 10:36:49 PM
We are not on a date yet, I’ll stay I. The current local till the other after purchase mods are finished.

Yes Jr. The garage will get the full treatment, texture, smooth walls and than I will spray our the whole thing in semi gloss white maybe a grey.  Not sure yet

There is one section of the garage that will not get a texture lid,   Over mommas garage door.   I have no physical way to get the scaffolding around the door and opener frames.  I will finish that after the loft is installed. 


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Post by: JR on September 12, 2018, 12:51:41 AM
Personally, I would not texture a garage, but I like the idea of grey. White would reflect light better.

I would love a big/tall garage door.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 12, 2018, 08:33:39 AM
I have had all of mine textured to date and didn’t have a issue.  Easier to hide holes.   I even thought about doing a Holley smooth on the walls

Why would you not texture Jr?


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Post by: JR on September 12, 2018, 02:51:37 PM
Holds the crud and can't wipe it down.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 12, 2018, 04:48:45 PM
You mean like dust and so forth?   I guess if I was Doing a bunch of fab and so forth in the garage I could for sure see that.  A lot of you guys are far better equipped for that kind of stuff than I am at this point in time.   


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Post by: rpar86 on September 12, 2018, 06:14:25 PM
Little late, but your mention of the garage door opener in the way -- I would have put in jackshaft openers on the two doors. Gets that darn motor out of the center of the garage where you might be wielding a 2x4, etc around and hit the thing. And yeah -- not sure texturing is the best idea in a garage - will hold onto dirt/sawdust/grease.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 12, 2018, 08:26:57 PM
Little late, but your mention of the garage door opener in the way -- I would have put in jackshaft openers on the two doors. Gets that darn motor out of the center of the garage where you might be wielding a 2x4, etc around and hit the thing. And yeah -- not sure texturing is the best idea in a garage - will hold onto dirt/sawdust/grease.
I am putting a loft above the small door so the vertical door won’t work so well.  The large door sits on the ceiling pretty close now.
Plenty of space in the back of the garage (30feet) for activities 


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Post by: JR on September 13, 2018, 02:14:11 AM
Jackshafts work great. I have 1 on the big door but have to convert the small door still.
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Post by: rpar86 on September 13, 2018, 07:56:08 PM
Little late, but your mention of the garage door opener in the way -- I would have put in jackshaft openers on the two doors. Gets that darn motor out of the center of the garage where you might be wielding a 2x4, etc around and hit the thing. And yeah -- not sure texturing is the best idea in a garage - will hold onto dirt/sawdust/grease.
I am putting a loft above the small door so the vertical door won’t work so well.  The large door sits on the ceiling pretty close now.
Plenty of space in the back of the garage (30feet) for activities 


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Jackshaft doesn't mean you have to have a vertical door like most of the large commercial doors.

https://www.liftmaster.com/8500-wall-mount-garage-door-openers/p/8500
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 13, 2018, 08:20:29 PM
I I don’t see the major benefits of it?  When I build the loft I have 7.6 feet of room to top of garage requirements. I’ll just re mount the stuff to the bottom of the loft and have the space needed


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Post by: JR on September 13, 2018, 10:16:35 PM
I made sure I had 8ft for mine for plywood and 2x4's. Hated when they got stuck on the ceiling.

The liftmaster 8500 series just needs a few inches to mount.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 14, 2018, 07:47:14 PM
Some exterior progress happening this week.

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Some more interior color going on

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Post by: stlaser on September 14, 2018, 08:42:43 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 18, 2018, 07:52:59 AM
Walked the house last night and am pissed at the paint completion.  I would have smoother window casing if I glued on 220 sand paper

The lines are straight, the colors I like, the finish is rough rough rough.  Walking through today with the paint sub contractor.  See how that goes


Got our kid bathroom tub surrounds installed. Only chipped my tub in the process and forgot to install the 4 shelves we asked for and is clearly stated on the bid.   

WTH is wrong with people these days
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 18, 2018, 09:58:46 AM
I think that shower enclosure looks great!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 18, 2018, 10:24:59 AM
The logic was avoid cleaning issues with the youth, grout is hard to keep clean with kids.   This is similar to Corian countertops, cultured marble,  smooth, only joints are caulk in the corners. 

http://sandandswirl.com




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Post by: Flyin6 on September 18, 2018, 10:37:23 AM
The logic was avoid cleaning issues with the youth, grout is hard to keep clean with kids.   This is similar to Corian countertops, cultured marble,  smooth, only joints are caulk in the corners. 

http://sandandswirl.com




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Impressive!

That line of product has come a long ways!
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Post by: JR on September 18, 2018, 01:50:22 PM
Looks good. I always liked the slabbed sides on bath.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 18, 2018, 08:58:36 PM
I can’t wait till this is my view every night when I get home.
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Momma picked this out for her wash room

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Post by: stlaser on September 18, 2018, 10:19:51 PM
Very nice Dave  :likebutton:
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Post by: JR on September 19, 2018, 12:21:09 AM
Smooth walls and textured ceiling, like!!!!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 19, 2018, 07:14:33 AM
Looking good Dave. What’s the eta on move in?


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 19, 2018, 07:52:51 AM
Well at some point last month the date of oct 1 was told to my wife.  As of this week our cabinet company has had some hiccup with loss of employee to run the spray booth. So that has bumped two of our houses back.    Not sure at this point  maybe a week or two more past that’s.  Final close date with extension and December 5 I think is what the wife counted up for worse case

Today I start putting in the laminate floor in our house. I’ll take some how to photos.


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 19, 2018, 06:25:01 PM
I said I was going to write a how to until a seen the you tube video and was told that every brand or company has there own video to watch. So watch a video and simplify my day. 
To hold our straight line we checked off the adjacent wall. Chalked lines and measured to outside edge.  I use nails to pin my boards in place.   The first three or four rows are a B$&;? To get going but once you can turn around and stack some weight on the floor it goes really smooth. 
 
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If you are competent with a tape measure and can plan seams around your doors you will save lots of time vs this idea where I beat this piece in after installing the small part around the door.   It was a whole lots of hammer swinging
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They have special tools which we have non of.  Crain makes some adjustable shims for the walls instead of nails. They make plastic bearing blocks vs a scrap piece I smash the hell out of and get a new piece.  Cuts are made with a simple 5 inch battery say or a jig saw. 




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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 21, 2018, 12:36:12 AM
Finished the floor today. Some small spaces are hard to work
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Peekaboo

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 21, 2018, 02:57:15 AM
Got caught coming out of the closet?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 21, 2018, 07:40:03 AM
Got caught coming out of the closet?

That’s exactly why the coworker took the photo.  Figured have a little laugh was fine


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 21, 2018, 07:56:44 AM
Oh. Painters finished outside as well this week. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180921/5347929587916d2e84d510cd1d9324f6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180921/41244d7c1dbccd05900321707ae98bb0.jpg)


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 21, 2018, 10:23:58 PM
Looking good Dave


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Post by: cruizng on September 22, 2018, 10:20:16 AM
Really nice Dave.


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Post by: JR on September 22, 2018, 12:33:48 PM
What will you do with all that room.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 22, 2018, 06:07:15 PM
Sell it Jr.  Build a small house because the process has been so much fun


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Post by: Bob Smith on September 23, 2018, 01:57:51 AM
Now that right there is scary stuff Dave....
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Post by: Flyin6 on September 23, 2018, 06:40:58 PM
That place looks proper!

Very nice!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2018, 06:43:00 PM
Thank you


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 28, 2018, 08:28:55 AM
Painters have been back and it honestly isn’t any better than when they did it originally

Tile guy has started walls in the bathroom and rain gutters are installed

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Post by: JR on September 28, 2018, 12:55:39 PM
It will get done,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 29, 2018, 10:44:50 PM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 03, 2018, 12:09:20 AM
I have lost all faith in my paint contractor.  Today I found he has over sprayed the only part of the paint in my house that wasn’t driving me crazy.

Look at what looks like a shadow.  It’s lacquer from the top cap on the white paint.  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181003/389cca19063271bb91d5c145f1791b1a.jpg)
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He managed to run 12 inch paper only on the wall and overspray the rest

 He also got the floor which is extremely aggravating since this is why I wanted paint fixed before they installed other things ie my FING! Floor!!!

The carpet guy managed to damage the carpet while “stretching” it into place.   We have all these mini tails sticking out where ever they used the big barbed pad

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I spent the better part of the evening vacuuming the whole house, hand cleaning all of my hard flooring and the wife brought to my attention the tile in my shower.   Picture to come tomorrow.  I think I could have done a better job with one eye closed and my right hand in my pocket.

 Holly cow at this point my advise to anyone looking to build a home on this forum.  Look at all references, physically view the subcontractors work previous to hire. Don’t allow your general contractor to control your construction loan funds.  Find a loan company that all checks have to go through YOU before subs get paid!!!! I have three subs that have been paid out for work I am not happy with and I have nothing to hold to get it fixed.   The cabinets are seven weeks behind, the paint needs redone (I’ll get started on that in a week or so after we move in myself) the tile guy has cleaned up and left and I will rip out his tile and install my own. 


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Post by: JR on October 03, 2018, 12:22:46 AM
Just seems to be one thing after another, sorry about that. I have been there, but not this bad!

Looks like they have a lot of work to do, hold those checks!
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Post by: KensAuto on October 03, 2018, 12:40:37 AM
My brother has those issues and he does handle the checks. Contractors around here won't work without 50% upfront.
I know it's super frustrating, but you won't find anyone that will do it as well as you. No one.

Still looking good though.

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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 03, 2018, 07:59:48 AM
Sorry Dave.  That’s one of the reasons the casita is taking so long. I refuse to half do it even on the stuff behind the walls that won’t be seen.  As I get to the finishes it will be hard to not let my anal retentiveness take over. 


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Post by: cudakidd53 on October 03, 2018, 08:48:36 AM
Just remember Dave - small children, especially boys will distress things for you in short order!  Houses are things!  Buy them, build them, use them, sell them.....still just things!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 03, 2018, 03:36:15 PM
Just remember Dave - small children, especially boys will distress things for you in short order!  Houses are things!  Buy them, build them, use them, sell them.....still just things!
That there is a large glass of water, sure hard to swallow it but good non the less 


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 06, 2018, 10:17:28 PM
I got to play in this today out at the house

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Drive this around

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Transport, rack, eyeball, spread a whole bunch of this
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And I will put this tool in my list of holly crap I need my own personal, this saw is a monster!

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 06, 2018, 10:37:59 PM
The bad now

My cabinets
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Not installed because most of them are wrong shape, layout, locations or simply don’t make sense
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181007/50b5f89378cc73925d94e1f54225bbaa.jpg) for instance this cabinet on the top is 11 1/2 inches deep leaving 15.5 inches of wasted space behind it ? No vent requirements, no logical reason.
Next is the frame I am supposed to use brick to fill in the holes.  What does brick stick to here?
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Next is my double oven that I have to get on my knees to open because who puts a double oven on the floor?
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My master bathroom has a two inch gap between tub and vanity? How do you clean that? Dry out a splash of water? Broom handle and towel I guess? 
It should fit tight against tub, or enough room to at least stick three fingers in and clean.

The next bathroom vanity leaves almost 3.5 feet of wasted space from edge of vanity to toilet.  You would have to get up and walk to wipe your butt because the toilet paper is so far away,  this was previously mentioned as the excess space was to accommodate three sets of three drawers for each boy to have his own row.   Instead the vanity was built with a draw and a swing door. Only two not the three boxes we asked for.

In the basement.  The drain clean out is under a drawer not in the open box under the cabinet (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181007/33dfc782676847f1b28bdd62f2b3be2b.jpg)
This cabinet was removed and tossed off of the damn deck and smacked because at this point I am $18k in crap that I can’t use.   The guy installed the vanity cut a whole for the pipe, didn’t put the drawers in because the pipe was in the way.   Yes the pipe can be cut down but you still need to be able to access it. 

Next was mommas list of demands on initial design of the kitchen. Only three things asked.
1. I want a slide out cabinet for spices and seasonings.   Hint...... it didn’t exist.
2. A very large drawer under the range to accommodate our larger cast iron pans that we use. We wanted it deep enough to stand the pans up and not lay them down in the “nesting” fashion.  They make a simple metal rack that you can adjust so each pan has its own space that You screw to the bottom of the drawer.   We picked it out at the cabinet shop in his catalog and said order it.
3. Was a cookie sheet size cabinet.  That also didn’t exist.

Next.  40 inch cook top range  needs a similar exhaust hood right?   Oh no. They put up a hood that was 30 inches.  Then put very large cabinets on each side overhanging five inches into the cooking surface area of the gas range.   Can anyone think of how that could go very wrong?    Now I wasn’t able to measure the height but some guesses are about 15 inches maybe a few more but that’s not including the granite, or the actual range to measure off of.

The cabinet guy tried to debate the double oven being a standard until I opened up his website that shows many really amazing kitchens not a single kitchen had a double oven that didn’t have at least one drawer under it if not two.   The spice rack he asked for documentation that that is what I wanted.  I again returned to my phone opened the text messages which he responded to for our final choices.   

So next.   

I made peace with my concrete guy over a corona on Friday eve as I helped him put in forms for the massive driveway. He asked if I would come help him and his other guy pour on Monday.  I just may do that.




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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on October 06, 2018, 11:07:42 PM
Dave, did you not sign off on final design prints for the kitchen? I used to work part time in a custom cabinet shop 20 years ago that my cousin owns & that’s how he operated.
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Post by: JR on October 06, 2018, 11:18:06 PM
Where are the property brothers when you really need em.

I would tell them it's in writting, "MAKE IT RIGHT"
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 06, 2018, 11:23:20 PM
Dave, did you not sign off on final design prints for the kitchen? I used to work part time in a custom cabinet shop 20 years ago that my cousin owns & that’s how he operated.
Funny you ask that question.  I figured I was covered via the my neighbor is the cabinet shop manager and looking out for me.  The drawing is extremely basic as the guy is computer illiterate so. It looks like this
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After much discussion with my boss.  This is a very large issue.  No one is protected, no documentation. Nothing to hold up in court

He is going to fix my cabinets to my requests as most of the mistakes are common sense stuff that should have been caught at the final walk through of my house to measure each room. But this all costs me time and $


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Post by: Flyin6 on October 07, 2018, 11:04:15 AM
What a flippin' mess!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 08, 2018, 07:12:45 PM
Finally something that looks good!
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Post by: JR on October 08, 2018, 07:39:14 PM
Hey, it didn't wash away and they wasted little.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2018, 12:09:52 AM
They have more to pour tomorrow, get that front sidewalk, finish the front porch,  A/C unit pad, back porch and stair landing


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Post by: JR on October 09, 2018, 01:38:00 AM
Didn't need a truck for this, but it is 4x60 bags. Pool heater.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2018, 06:48:43 AM
That wi so just fine.   Hope the weather holds out!!


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 11, 2018, 08:36:46 PM
Well some small steps forward today.

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The last photo is of my back porch under our hurry it’s raining tent.  It dried up ok with out any further complications from the rain. Saw cut all of the joints and it looks really good so far.   


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Post by: Flyin6 on October 11, 2018, 09:29:01 PM
So much progress!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 15, 2018, 08:43:01 PM
Today the election got power actually on to switches.

The garage lights up wonderful!!
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Got the garage heater working too


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Post by: JR on October 15, 2018, 08:48:31 PM
Sweet!!!!

Heater in the garage corner.

Thought those were footprints IN the cement, not the cut slurry, whew! Below grade, will that be an issue?

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 15, 2018, 10:35:05 PM
What do you see is below grade JR?

Went out and took some evening pictures since I love can lights
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2018, 09:13:45 AM
Today’s goal on the house is to finish the exterior hand rails, finish the trim in areas that needed tile finished, install built in drawer boxes and build drawer fronts.

If any time left in the day I’ll do some cleaning with photos to follow


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2018, 09:15:40 AM
The back porch got finished being poured the other day
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/8b433396c2a4d59a1af3f6da8507c3ca.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181018/c35e1751e56962bfff8b4619989899b2.jpg)some move kitchen cabinet progress. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bear9350 on October 18, 2018, 10:07:01 AM
I think JR is referencing the steps coming down into the front porch from the sidewalk?
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Post by: JR on October 18, 2018, 12:56:14 PM
I think JR is referencing the steps coming down into the front porch from the sidewalk?

Yep
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2018, 02:05:13 PM
I see now,   We have to back fill about four or five inches. But otherwise yeah I am that much out of the ground.


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Post by: KensAuto on October 20, 2018, 10:54:13 AM
That didn't make any sense.  The sidewalk looks even, or slightly above grade. The porch is down over a foot in that last pic ,....unless the steps go up to an entrance... but they look like they come down into the porch.
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Post by: dave945 on October 20, 2018, 11:11:36 AM
That didn't make any sense.  The sidewalk looks even, or slightly above grade. The porch is down over a foot in that last pic ,....unless the steps go up to an entrance... but they look like they come down into the porch.
That’s his back porch in that picture with the steps coming down. My guess is it’s even with the basement.


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 20, 2018, 12:27:28 PM
i dont see a drain?
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Post by: dave945 on October 20, 2018, 01:29:50 PM
i dont see a drain?
Doubles as his swimming pool. He’s jealous of your hide site. ;)


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 20, 2018, 08:59:04 PM
Ok ok I missed what picture your talking about


The “pool” photo is the walk in/out basement  level with the basement floor.

There is a drain Tex it’s just covered with ductape at the moment


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 20, 2018, 08:59:27 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181021/b29656c5445c9e90f8b10b47da9caec7.jpg)

This photo might answer some questions


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 20, 2018, 09:52:23 PM
I like it. That’s cover behind that half wall as opposed to concealment


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Post by: KensAuto on October 20, 2018, 10:14:13 PM
Now we're on the same page.
.... it has a drain. I think that answers the original concern... just took a while to get there.lol
.....drains into sewer? Just curious
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 21, 2018, 10:40:07 AM
Yesterday I put some sikaflex 1c-Sl into all of the cut joints on the driveway.  Holding today it warms up enough to go fill any voids and call it a Sunday


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 29, 2018, 09:42:10 PM
One small step

This is the backing needed for my granite to sit on a “floating” slab.  The dog kennels fit under here just so.   
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The rest of my granite goes in tomorrow AM


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Post by: KensAuto on October 29, 2018, 09:55:29 PM
Forgot the pics?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 29, 2018, 10:54:39 PM
System won’t let me load one for some reason



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Post by: Flyin6 on October 31, 2018, 10:49:15 AM
System won’t let me load one for some reason



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I banned you for awhile

No special reason, I just like to mess with you and a few others

That's all

You should be OK now...

;-))
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Post by: JR on October 31, 2018, 12:47:42 PM
 :likebutton:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 31, 2018, 09:18:57 PM
I got it uploaded about a hour or so after


We have a closing date on the house

10th of November


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 10, 2018, 12:52:43 AM
Some pictures that made mommas day, (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181110/1d59df1a1933c37b2c4fc68a01a6322e.jpg)


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Post by: KensAuto on November 10, 2018, 01:27:08 AM
Clean job.   :beercheers:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 10, 2018, 01:40:11 AM
The only part of the home that is 100% finished.  So maddening


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Post by: JR on November 10, 2018, 01:45:53 AM
That' what my daughter wanted too, white.

Nice job!
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 10, 2018, 06:34:26 AM
Awesome. Looks good. Closing day!


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 10, 2018, 08:12:05 AM
We passed our inspections and the bank has been through the home.  Just going to simplify a little and move in slowly,   Sign papers on Wednesday.  Hopefully have things closed up here before thanksgiving


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Post by: stlaser on November 10, 2018, 09:13:43 PM
 :likebutton: congrats
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Post by: JR on November 11, 2018, 03:55:50 AM
Finally!
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Post by: Sammconn on November 11, 2018, 12:37:00 PM
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Looking good Dave! I’m sure everyone is ready to get in too.
The little things that your CDO (OCD for those that don’t have) is on fire about the rest wont even notice. That’s all part of seeing it all. It’s a beautiful house and will be a great home for you and yours.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 16, 2018, 03:47:33 AM
Started the garage tonight, one thing led to another, it’s at least Masked off.  The pump won’t prime and my little pump won’t keep up
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So at 1:45am I am calling it a night and see about a pump tomorrow.  40 gallons of paint to put on isn’t going on with a roller


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 16, 2018, 07:07:33 AM
Well before I cleaned up I gave the pump shaft a smack with a hammer I have and it started to prime.   I sprayed 16 gallons or so and now I am really tired and need to drive to my bed

I did try out the new shower.  With dish soap and a microfiber as my towel but..... I am more alert
Mirrors hung today
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Post by: KensAuto on November 16, 2018, 07:56:54 AM
All you need is a cot!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 16, 2018, 12:42:11 PM
I need is a coffee maker!


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Post by: JR on November 16, 2018, 12:58:36 PM
I need is a coffee maker!


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Minimum!!

A lift for painting must really save time.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 16, 2018, 03:33:44 PM
I just hired the finish it out.   I am fing beat!!


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 16, 2018, 05:44:35 PM
Looking good Dave!!


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2018, 09:53:23 AM
Hired help got started at 7:00 and should be done fast


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2018, 06:07:36 PM
And the garage is painted, the two trailers emptied
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2018, 06:08:03 PM
I managed to take up 6 parking spots in one shot today too


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Post by: Flyin6 on November 17, 2018, 07:35:25 PM
Sweet!

Not that I do the same thing shopping at Kroger on the way to the farm every week!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2018, 09:28:36 PM
Holy cow is this amazing!!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181118/a5ddf2b4eec95dc9bd1425ad89be2755.jpg)


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Post by: KensAuto on November 17, 2018, 10:00:20 PM
It was hard to get a feel for the size of the garage until you parked the truck in there.
Plenty of room for stuff.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2018, 11:14:32 PM
It was hard to get a feel for the size of the garage until you parked the truck in there.
Plenty of room for stuff.
Ken I have enough room to back up my 28 foot trailer and room to spare.   I do wish my double garage was a little wider than 18 feet. 


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 17, 2018, 11:28:21 PM
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Post by: dave945 on November 18, 2018, 12:12:30 AM
Looks good. Congratulations on getting into the house.


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Post by: JR on November 18, 2018, 04:53:35 AM
I managed to take up 6 parking spots in one shot today too


You can do better,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,


That looks great, Max is almost looking small there and dog approved!

How are those headlights, mine still suck really.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 18, 2018, 06:51:49 AM
Love the garage.  I’d never go in the house


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Post by: stlaser on November 18, 2018, 09:02:41 AM
Congrats Dave, gotta feel good to get in there especially before the holidays.
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Post by: Nate on November 18, 2018, 09:20:37 AM
congratulations
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 18, 2018, 09:28:25 AM
Jr I love my headlights. I get the best of all worlds. Stockish style, amazing light output and only blind people because my truck needs air bags while towing

Tex the garage makes me so flipping happy. I can’t wait to build cabinets and move all of my tooling and motorcycle stuffs in.  Hang some photos and tinker with stuff.


It is for sure a good thing to get the wife in the house before the holidays.  Once things get unpacked and placed I’ll take some photos.   Our company wants to do a walk through video when it’s all cleaned


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Post by: cruizng on November 18, 2018, 10:49:06 AM
Congrats Dave. Has to feel great after all the hard work and troubles overcome.


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Post by: Flyin6 on November 18, 2018, 11:27:24 AM
Holy cow is this amazing!!
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Yah, that's sch-weat!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 20, 2018, 10:55:48 PM
And today I got all of the blinds hung in the house.  Tomorrow I need to go back to work but.    Lots of organization and tossing of useless junk we have been keepin around for no reason. 
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 20, 2018, 11:58:35 PM
Stained glass anyone? 

I have a wonderful artist in my family who does stained glass down in Ph Arizona and his specialty is stained glass.   All of my older aunts and uncles have some really beautiful things that he has made in their homes. I asked uncle Russel if he would be willing to make a very centered piece for my island and he accepted the challenge.

The glass is all last of its flavor sourced in the USA and the last of it resides in my home thanks to President O. It won’t ever be made stateside again thanks to lead manufacturing restrictions.

Spectrum is the brand (again out of business) cobalt blue.... and a big long number, the white pearl in the centers is also the last, with a few pieces in Arizona still.   I picked the glass, pattern, sourced and delivered  and I am super happy with the results and the months it took waiting. 

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And now finally hanging.
Tomorrow the other glass maker in the family is coming to put the last of that blue in my cabinet uppers to match the lights.   I also have one more pendant for a total of 4.  I will hang the last one over my master bathroom tub.


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Post by: JR on November 21, 2018, 01:28:12 AM
That looks great. Hopefully more those restrictions will vanish soon.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 21, 2018, 06:01:10 AM
I like those.


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Post by: Flyin6 on November 21, 2018, 09:34:16 AM
And today I got all of the blinds hung in the house.  Tomorrow I need to go back to work but.    Lots of organization and tossing of useless junk we have been keepin around for no reason. 
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My favorite part of moving!
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Post by: Flyin6 on November 21, 2018, 09:36:45 AM
Dave,

Hats off and congrats on a great job here.

The home is good in so many ways. Has utility, presence (Curbside appeal) is well laid out making good use of space, has a great garage, good use of color, and enough use of tasteful addities (New word) as to hint of something much more costly.

Great job!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 21, 2018, 10:11:38 PM
Today’s touches are some bling for the mud room

Buddy over @midnightarcmetalwork or arkstriker here and never posted. I asked him to make Me some cool coat hooks for the mud room and he provided 100% over the top with some simple but unbeatable design

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I am not sure if momma wants them painted or powder coated or what she wants, I like them in the rough



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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 22, 2018, 12:03:16 AM
And now finished the cabinet glass to compliment the lamps.   Need to tile in a backsplash next in the kitchen and looking for ideas of another color or pattern idea.

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Post by: stlaser on November 22, 2018, 12:27:20 AM
Dave, if you paint them make sure you wire wheel the cut edge to remove the scale from cutting them that has built up. It will flake off easily...
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Post by: KensAuto on November 22, 2018, 12:34:54 AM
Looks like he already did that Shawn...maybe

I really like the custom touches Dave .
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 22, 2018, 12:47:58 AM
We have some foot rests being made for the bar also, should tie in the island and raised bar pretty well. Sam is making those after the holiday


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Post by: JR on November 22, 2018, 04:57:46 AM
Are they pewter so no rusty?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 22, 2018, 08:57:52 AM
Just raw plate steal.   I’ll put a clear on them if we decide to Ike this color


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Post by: stlaser on November 22, 2018, 09:01:08 AM
Looks like he already did that Shawn...maybe

I really like the custom touches Dave .

In the one side picture I could see it still on there which is why I mentioned it.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 22, 2018, 10:27:32 AM
I believe what is left is just the milscale


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Post by: stlaser on November 22, 2018, 10:39:58 AM
I believe what is left is just the milscale


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Millscale is whats on the sheet surface, the cut edge is what I was talking about. Problem is if you don't remove it prior to painting it will flake off with the paint later. Millscale not so much....
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Post by: Bear9350 on November 22, 2018, 09:16:06 PM
Yep, unless the parts are cut with a special laser using a special gas mix the cut edge is left with a thin oxide layer that nothing sticks to.
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Post by: stlaser on November 22, 2018, 09:25:37 PM
Yep, unless the parts are cut with a special laser using a special gas mix the cut edge is left with a thin oxide layer that nothing sticks to.

That mixture is 100% straight nitrogen
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 22, 2018, 10:49:28 PM
My garage just got real small
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2018, 11:36:28 AM
One week in the house list of things to fix:

Master shower seamless glass has a chip
Shower door handle is loose, toilet closet was missing insulation in attic (fixed)

All exterior door thresholds need adjusted

Exterior rain gutters need plumbed away from house foundation.

Garage doors need further trim or weather stripping.  Exterior seal is not enough.

Kitchen exhaust hood has a wind issue.

Laundry room/ cold storage room needs block filler, spray foam, door needs door knob.

Otherwise the home has a comfortable temperature that doesn’t fluctuate much in the cold, the lighting is nice even though the switches need changed as the order in the junction box is goofy to me.




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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181125/593af44347f255bed5545b8ffbb3bcf0.jpg)

HD had racks on sale so I got three,  I wish this mess was behind a closed cabinet door of some sort but I don’t see that happening

The enclosed trailer does fit in the garage but I would rather it stay outside and leave me with lots of room for activities in the garage


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Post by: Bob Smith on November 25, 2018, 11:53:42 AM
Very nice Dave,
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Post by: stlaser on November 25, 2018, 12:08:55 PM
Dave, buy one of those motorized trailer dollies, move that trailer in & out with ease...
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2018, 01:10:19 PM
Dave, buy one of those motorized trailer dollies, move that trailer in & out with ease...
I don’t have any issue moving it or getting it in nice and close on the wall side.  I am thinking of putting my moto trailer and Jetta inside the trailer and that way everything fits inside the garage and I eliminate two other spots.  Trailer inception. Trailers inside trailers kinda.   

I guess that motorized dolly would allow me to pull the tongue in first and leave the back door to be opened when the garage door is open.  Than if for some reason I needed the other car out I could just pull it out.    Hum


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2018, 01:14:15 PM
How far do you think this would take the 28 ft trailer?   Tow Tuff HD Dolly Adjustable Trailer Moves with Caster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079YMIFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IyU-BbZAJRXT1


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Post by: stlaser on November 25, 2018, 02:05:38 PM
How far do you think this would take the 28 ft trailer?   Tow Tuff HD Dolly Adjustable Trailer Moves with Caster https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0079YMIFA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IyU-BbZAJRXT1


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That looks like work!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 25, 2018, 06:52:03 PM
If I had 4K for the motorized style I probably wouldn’t need the storage space


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Post by: JR on November 25, 2018, 08:49:40 PM
My buddy had a motorized trailer mover, worked great! 

Now using that manual one with a winch might work.
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Post by: stlaser on November 25, 2018, 09:17:46 PM
My buddy had a motorized trailer mover, worked great! 

Now using that manual one with a winch might work.


I can get you a very gently used one for less than a 1/4 of that price....
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Post by: Bob Smith on November 25, 2018, 11:22:06 PM
Well Dave, go out and try to move that trailer even an inch by hand. Remember it is uphill into the garage. Power something will be needed, and if you load it up power for sure will be needed. Take Shawn up on the slightly used one......
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Post by: JR on November 26, 2018, 02:35:58 AM
My buddy had a motorized trailer mover, worked great! 

Now using that manual one with a winch might work.


I can get you a very gently used one for less than a 1/4 of that price....

I would jump on that!
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Post by: stlaser on November 26, 2018, 09:43:59 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/nGAZwRA.jpg)
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 26, 2018, 10:27:32 AM
What’s your price? $750 isn’t gonna work for convincing momma.


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Post by: JR on November 26, 2018, 11:00:19 AM
Who tells mama?
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Post by: stlaser on November 26, 2018, 11:03:37 AM
What’s your price? $750 isn’t gonna work for convincing momma.


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It’s not mine, this has been in clubhouse where my shop is for last couple months. Another tenant must own it, call the number. If I can assist in shipping or give it a once over let me know.

Just tell her the trailer won’t be sitting outside like an eyesore..... my wife would do it!  :likebutton:
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Post by: stlaser on November 26, 2018, 11:06:41 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/dn3n2YP.jpg)
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Post by: JR on November 26, 2018, 11:09:28 AM
Just do it! It is cyber Monday,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: stlaser on November 26, 2018, 02:06:58 PM
I almost just spent that at swag off-road today, 15% off & free shipping.....
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 26, 2018, 02:49:37 PM
You guys are a little further in life than I at the moment


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Post by: stlaser on November 26, 2018, 02:55:15 PM
You guys are a little further in life than I at the moment


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We’re just trying to help...... :tongue:

Truthfully we get it, you just built a house. Been there and gunna do it again, smh.....
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Post by: JR on November 26, 2018, 03:51:35 PM
I almost just spent that at swag off-road today, 15% off & free shipping.....

Going there too, need to buy some press parts
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Post by: stlaser on November 26, 2018, 05:48:23 PM
Today is the day, buy over $1k and get 20% off and free shipping....
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 26, 2018, 11:53:51 PM
Boss showed up at 6 and said I have a dump trailer full of top soil.  You unload it it’s yours.   So full the hydraulics wouldn’t do the dumping.  So shoved out half the trailer and spread it all six inches or so in the front yard
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Than got the moto trailer out of the garage and inside the big trailer
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Post by: JR on November 27, 2018, 03:39:27 PM
Today is the day, buy over $1k and get 20% off and free shipping....

I got free shipping but no discount since it was a builder item and had to call to order it.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 16, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Started welding on my foot rest today for the raised bar, arkstriker did some rig welding for the visible  stuff and I think we are going to leave it raw metal

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Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 16, 2018, 08:52:35 PM
You probably know this already, but there is a clear powdercoat that would keep the natural look and still give a great protection
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 16, 2018, 09:10:47 PM
I didn’t know about that,  I really do like the raw look.  I’ll look into it Charles


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 17, 2018, 11:44:58 PM
And like that.  It’s finished
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Post by: cruizng on December 18, 2018, 08:27:11 AM
Look's awesome. I like the raw look. TRN has a great idea with clear powdercoat.  :likebutton:
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Post by: stlaser on December 18, 2018, 08:57:14 AM
Looks good Dave
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 21, 2018, 11:40:43 PM
Now to re install the sink back on the wall

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 22, 2018, 12:37:08 AM
Got it. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181222/de26bf89c38e1d07b6b6a2501c5c617f.jpg)

Need a few more sheets to finish up the wall to the backside of the heater


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Post by: JR on December 23, 2018, 12:32:42 AM
Won't that mirror make you look thinner?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 01, 2019, 09:30:30 PM
Got my foot rest/bar top support finished up from mid.night.arc welding. Arkstrker

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Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 02, 2019, 06:56:40 AM
When my welding gets that good I’ll put my name on it too. Looks good


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 02, 2019, 09:39:53 AM
I’ll have to post a photo of the forklift stinger he made me yesterday.  The welds look beautiful


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 06, 2019, 04:27:41 PM
Shifting from inside the house to the exterior. We have my 2x2x6 blocks delivered today for the retaining wall. 
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$55 bucks a piece for concrete stackable  blocks 3800 pounds the drive said each one was. 


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Post by: JR on May 06, 2019, 04:31:44 PM
That should hold back dirt and cars.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 06, 2019, 05:54:38 PM
The kids had a good time watching the truck and forklift
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 06, 2019, 05:55:00 PM
Here is the rough yard plan.

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Post by: Flyin6 on May 07, 2019, 12:28:50 PM
Holy crap, the man has a plan!

Can't wait to see if my burb will climb up and over those blocks

Bet the boys will be watchin' that one too!
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Post by: stlaser on May 07, 2019, 12:30:17 PM
Just use the winch if needed, sure you can anchor off of Dave bar rail or something.... :wink:
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Post by: JR on May 07, 2019, 12:45:24 PM
140x150, good size lot for a tract home.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 07, 2019, 01:10:57 PM
I’ll have a big track hoe we can lift the burb anchor off need be



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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 10, 2019, 08:00:24 PM
Had six loads of roadbase delivered yesterday and today.  Enough to finish out the existing RV pad 6 inches thick, 18 feet wide
They also finished bringing the blocks  for a total of 35

Tomorrow should bring some dirt movement


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 10, 2019, 08:00:42 PM
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Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 08:20:22 PM
Heck, I thought you would be driving.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 10, 2019, 09:21:45 PM
Oh no,   The amount of friendship dues I’ll have to pay after the yard is in are going to astronomical.

Plus that’s a brand new truck with only 200 miles or so.   They picked it up last week.  It’s sure good looking rig. 


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Post by: KensAuto on May 11, 2019, 01:18:33 AM
What's considered road base in your neck of the woods Dave? I have to decide what to use when I get to Idaho next week.  Local guy said I was going to need 4-6" base on top of fabric on my property.  I was thinking 2-3" but haven't started digging yet to see soil condition.
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Post by: Flyin6 on May 11, 2019, 10:09:22 AM
I’ll have a big track hoe we can lift the burb anchor off need be



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Cool!
If the thing has to die, might as well be spectacular!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 11, 2019, 11:07:25 AM
What's considered road base in your neck of the woods Dave? I have to decide what to use when I get to Idaho next week.  Local guy said I was going to need 4-6" base on top of fabric on my property.  I was thinking 2-3" but haven't started digging yet to see soil condition.
Our roadbase comes from the gravel pit, lots of crushed rock to almost a sand texture with 1” minus mixed.  I can take a photo,

I am planing on six inches of wet compacted roadbase


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Post by: Bob Smith on May 11, 2019, 12:32:15 PM
What's considered road base in your neck of the woods Dave? I have to decide what to use when I get to Idaho next week.  Local guy said I was going to need 4-6" base on top of fabric on my property.  I was thinking 2-3" but haven't started digging yet to see soil condition.

Ken, cheaper to put down a good base now than have to start over when a less stable one fails and you have to redo it. Fabric is a great product, saves digging everything out down to good material and then backfilling. First layer of base material should be pit-run so you aren't tearing the fabric with sharp edges. I would say at least 4-6 inches to help keep the fabric in place.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 11, 2019, 08:31:21 PM
So today we got the base spread
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 27, 2019, 03:24:12 PM
Yesterday began with some rain early morning.  We took to setting blocks.

First used a elevation laser, the slope in 150 feet east to west was really only six inches.  Give or take some wave in the line so that’s good.  Less dirt to move !

So we added some soil on the west side, and brought in five inches of roadbase. 

Now the blocks need set !
Each block is made of pour off of cement trucks as they come back to the yard.   The company is making $ off of what used to be waste.  I paid $55 for each block 2x2x6. They weigh approximately 3800 pounds each and was definitely interesting to move.
Our original plan was to bring in one of the 200...something or another track hoe but the wet weather has put all of the dirt work for the company way behind.  The best we could do was the skidd.
Ran a chain and a shackle to the block and around the bucket.
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We took the blocks one by one to the leveled ground and set them six inches inside the property line. The six inches will proved space to bolt my fence post directly to the wall on the back side of the blocks. Making the back of my fence 2feet talked for a total of 8 feet to hide the neighbors messes.

As we went down the line we found it went pretty fast and the skidd did a pretty decent job considering.

Me and bill made some on the fly calculations and than asked the wife where the fire pit should go and we just did what she wanted lol
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Bill took some soil from the neighbor lot and back filled in some of my wall and smoothed things out. 
These little guys sure can climb considering
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In the end the back yard will require some more top soil, the vinyl fence, mow strip, sprinkler system and it will be ready for grass 


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 06, 2019, 11:46:22 PM
Tonight I pulled out the thermo camera and checked insulation.    My master bedroom is about 8 degrees warmer than every other area of my house

Well here is some images
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Master bedroom caufer ceiling
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Master exterior wall corner
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Just for proof of concept. My vaulted ceiling in the living room is a cool 72*. 

I think I have an insulation issue not an ac issue

I haven’t checked my basement yet


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Post by: JR on August 07, 2019, 11:28:56 AM
Are tose hot spots all the trim lights?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 07, 2019, 01:59:44 PM
The second photo is a can light in the upper right corner.

Hot spots are the yellow and red.  Blue indicates cooler temperatures


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Post by: KensAuto on August 07, 2019, 02:33:34 PM
I assume you're bedroom is 2nd floor?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 07, 2019, 03:15:38 PM
Yeah you could say second floor.  It’s out of the ground eight feet.  The wall in photo faces south east so the sun is long past those walls. 

The photo shows how the lack of insulation in the corners and in the roof are causing a major issue


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 12, 2019, 09:56:31 PM
Tonight I installed some fans in the garage, no ac in the plans but moving air is nice
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Two of these on five foot poles zero wobble and they move a good amount of air. 
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 12, 2019, 10:24:00 PM
Needs a lift. Can you get the bike up higher?

Actually, looks a lot like my container.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 12, 2019, 11:06:05 PM
Lift might be in the future,  thinking a loft before a lift. 

I haven’t moved that bike since the day I hung it there.  I used to put thirty miles on it pretty regularly but.... to many hours at work

Fans move a good amount of air for sure


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 12, 2019, 11:26:01 PM
With that high ceiling that should help.

Loft, full or wall?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 13, 2019, 12:40:42 AM
Full or wall loft? I don’t follow,   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 13, 2019, 03:32:59 AM
Full or wall loft? I don’t follow,   


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Should have been clearer. The whole garage or just a side, back?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 13, 2019, 04:43:48 AM
Copy,
Just the side over the single small door. About12x18 sq area


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 13, 2019, 07:06:33 PM
Just for future use,   I plan on making out my sprinkler/irrigation system out with this

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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 13, 2020, 11:13:37 PM
So far so good on the yard front

Trenched in all of the sprinklers, the water stand pipes, then covered and compacted all trench lines

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Tonight me and the wife moved 8 ton of gravel to the fire pit area, leveled and placed rebar to be tied tomorrow eve

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Ordered 3 inches of top soil, 55yrds or 5 trucks roughly for about $1400 bucks that will be delivered on the 20th. 

Cement work for the fire pit I’ll be doing myself this coming Saturday


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Post by: Flyin6 on April 14, 2020, 09:59:00 PM
That's a lot of work!

This back yard going to look like something from better home and gardens!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 14, 2020, 10:13:31 PM
That’s only if I take my garbage out lol. I like my trash piles


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 14, 2020, 10:15:30 PM
Today we figured out how much sod would be,  need roughly 9200 sqr feet of sod at $.24 a foot. I am just under $3000.  What a relief that was, in my head I was over 6k in grass only!! 

Cement is ordered for Saturday @8:00am  six yards for $925.   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 14, 2020, 10:21:53 PM
9ksf of sod, that's bigger than my lot here.
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Post by: KensAuto on April 14, 2020, 10:29:11 PM
150/yard for concrete? yikes

btw 9200x .24=$2208. Is math different in SLC ?
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Post by: JR on April 14, 2020, 10:32:37 PM
Hate to see my cost for the pad. 4k @ 6 inch with a 2ft snow footing.
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 14, 2020, 11:10:27 PM
150/yard for concrete? yikes

btw 9200x .24=$2208. Is math different in SLC ?
My first math was advertised price of .30  plus the delivery fee.  Yeah I rounded up to $3k.   

I then didn’t bother to finish remath sorry Ken,   
Further info from the guy he is going to wave the delivery fee and maybe break it up into two deliveries so I have more time to place the sod.

I think he said 400 each pallet.
23 pallets of sod is going to Suck!

As for the concrete I did 6.5 bag engineered mix with 1/4% calcium and some hot water.  So my base price of $115 a yard is up and the tax me for Saturday delivery of $75
So tax plus the Saturday and addition of calcium+hot water for a higher Psi of mud.  Yeah it’s a bit more.     Joe blows cost up here for concrete is about $165 plus your additions
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Post by: stlaser on April 14, 2020, 11:28:19 PM
Dave, it’s ok..... you see math is extremely important to Ken.

Here’s why, he has to haul H around and well her one pinky toe weighs like 20 pounds, and that’s the small one! Then add in those larger toes and Cankles and well you get the idea. Pretty soon he has to upgrade the 73 with a cummins and then a dana 60 front axle. He even sourced a dually but by Arizona liberal math he has figured out he can get by with a srw axle. Nate, for the record we’re not dealing with the DOT either so you can just go back to your day job of making everyone hug on command!

Ok, back on course. So now the dilemma of how to change that dually axle to a srw and more math! But I think the real math Ken forgets about is overall cost of keeping H as his gf. I mean just the grocery bill alone then add in the poor fuel mileage and the eventual medical bills for helping move her big butt in and out of vehicles all the time.......

Yeah, math is important to Ken.

Oh, btw great work on the yard Dave!  :likebutton: :likebutton:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 14, 2020, 11:33:49 PM
Thanks Shawn lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Nate on April 15, 2020, 08:11:21 AM
 :popcorn:
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Post by: KensAuto on April 15, 2020, 09:52:00 AM
🥱
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: dave945 on April 15, 2020, 01:07:32 PM
Looks good Dave numero uno. I’ve never seen a trench that straight smooth and clean in Kentucky. You will hit roots, rocks, jimmy hoffa and just about everything else anytime you dig so much as six inches in the ground here.


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 15, 2020, 02:31:14 PM
Dave we were able to run the trencher three feet deep.   Only to see if it would, I was pretty surprised. 

The track length on each side was different,  the side with the longer track had more go I guess.  After I noted the off line I started feathering the right side and holding the left.   Like a skid steer with a flat tire


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 16, 2020, 08:37:58 PM
I want a report on the concrete laying. How many helpers you going to have?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 16, 2020, 08:40:55 PM
Kind of like sod helpers.  Everyone is super helpful to say they will be there.  Not until the truck shows up with grass.  I assume concrete will be much the same lol.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on April 16, 2020, 09:22:37 PM
If I was closer, I would offer Shawn to help.
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Post by: stlaser on April 16, 2020, 09:26:06 PM
If I was closer, I would offer Shawn to help.

Well, if I was closer I would have offered to help already.....
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 18, 2020, 03:38:39 PM
Concrete was poured,  everyone who said they would come did,  it’s finished and looks great!

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I even had enough to finish the RV pad area on the front of the house.   

Cement was short loaded so when we called back we got three extra yards on a second return to plant truck.   Free mud is nice!!


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on April 18, 2020, 04:22:37 PM
 :likebutton:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 18, 2020, 05:17:43 PM
Ken I did finish the front driveway pad, just didn’t take a photo sorry


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Post by: Flyin6 on April 18, 2020, 07:01:55 PM
 :likebutton:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 19, 2020, 01:03:27 AM
The boys played In the mud
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 19, 2020, 08:17:01 AM
That would have been a big bear without help


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2020, 01:13:42 AM
With concrete poured I ordered 4.5 loads of top soil, 55 yards or so..   the only thing I asked the stupid truck drive to not hit was... hit. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200421/51bb854f6f7137c56648b2a94b190cf0.jpg)
 
He also ignored where I told him to dump the loads into the yard,   Two stack on top if each other was not spread out,   So more tractor work.

Front yard is spread as of 11pm.  Tomorrow the back yard


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 21, 2020, 01:36:49 AM
Should have mounted nails on it,
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Post by: rpar86 on April 21, 2020, 01:51:13 AM
Any damage to the valves or just the box?


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Dawg25385 on April 21, 2020, 12:33:55 PM
Just scrolled through your whole build thread, brings back lots of memories of our build!

Be glad your were as involved and knowledgeable as you were/are. I was pretty ignorant during our build, and we’re paying the price for it now. Corners cut and plan deviations have resulted in a major lawsuit, and it all could/should have been avoided if done right the first time.

Your place looks great, especially love the garage and some of your specific finishes like the stained glass pendants and mud room hooks. Very custom.


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2020, 10:09:24 PM
I sure do like my pendants in the kitchen,  every house we build gets “seeded glass” everything and I am so sick of it.


Thanks for the compliments.  Even though I was here for the entire build I still find things that chap my ass.   

I’ll take a photo of my master bath as of tonight


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2020, 10:10:31 PM
Got the yard all leveled out and grated.    Smooth as a baby’s bottom.

55 yards spread.

Turned on the sprinklers tonight and have good water pressure finally.    Time to screw on the heads and cover them up with dirt.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2020, 09:02:07 AM
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 26, 2020, 03:08:29 PM
Sprinklers are working as desired
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 26, 2020, 03:19:48 PM
On the zero turn post people are asking about hills and slope.  My yard is flat flat flat.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on April 26, 2020, 09:42:15 PM
Flat is not a word that applies to land here in the Tuck. I forgot such a thing actually existed...Apologies!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 26, 2020, 11:23:35 PM
We have hills.  I just chose not to build next to one,  those usually come with boulders that take explosives to break up.    No desire for that in my life

I’ll dig up a photo
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This house was on the east side of the freeway. Amazing view but the rock wall is  from rocks pulled from foundation hole


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Post by: JR on April 27, 2020, 04:19:46 PM
Looks good, close enough to see and maybe block the worst storms.

I'm going to use that expanding mortar for what rocks I can't break up.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 08, 2020, 12:02:42 PM
Last view of the dirt
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Six am the sod was delivered. Best wake up call I have ever had
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on May 08, 2020, 02:52:25 PM
There goes the dog looking for a place to turn yellow.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 08, 2020, 05:03:20 PM
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Nate on May 08, 2020, 05:07:31 PM
Dave, do you have the biggest house on your block?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 08, 2020, 05:50:22 PM
No sir.  I just have the two smallest houses on the block next to me.


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Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 08, 2020, 08:35:17 PM
There is nothin like the instant gratification sod going down


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Post by: KensAuto on May 08, 2020, 10:35:40 PM
Looks good. ...kids are going to love that backyard.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 09, 2020, 12:27:02 AM
I sure like it!!

Grass is so much better then the dirt I had yesterday

The dogs are in heaven also
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Post by: Dawg25385 on May 09, 2020, 11:42:30 AM
Looks great Dave


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 04, 2020, 04:41:19 PM
Most recent victim of my yard work,  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200704/0f3189e4a3706b9adae6a4da4097ca9f.jpg)
Backing a trailer in and got a little squarely,    Dug it up to fins lots of standing water for not sure what reason


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Post by: Flyin6 on July 06, 2020, 05:20:14 PM
^^^ Still looks great despite the minor damage
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 30, 2020, 11:37:03 PM
Picked up the beam post today, she’s a little large.   It’s about all I can do to pick it up, (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200731/486f960d1fee0d6be2e5ec4cade7f4c2.jpg)
6x6 post. 1/4 inch thick and a strap at the top to mount to the beam.    Now to get the fork lift home to set the beam since I have to go straight up.   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on July 31, 2020, 08:54:48 AM
Mezzanine?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 31, 2020, 11:02:48 AM
Yes sir,  (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200731/229135ed10cf38a68f71407b5106ce72.jpg)
Introducing 16 1/4 x 5” beam 27’ long.   I should end up with about 350 sq feet of overhead storage and clear a little more floor space for the yoga studio I’m building to capitalize on all the commie California moms moving in lol


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Post by: stlaser on July 31, 2020, 12:19:46 PM
You know the rules...... pics of it didn’t happen (yoga moms).......  :evil:
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Post by: JR on July 31, 2020, 01:41:47 PM
You have commie moms moving in?

New business?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 31, 2020, 02:05:47 PM
Yoga pants have a weight limit


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on July 31, 2020, 02:34:18 PM
Yoga pants have a weight limit


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Says Ken, BF of H......  :shocked:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 31, 2020, 02:34:43 PM
Hot yoga class In the garage ok I’ll set up security cameras for ya lol


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on August 01, 2020, 09:26:37 AM
Hot yoga class In the garage ok I’ll set up security cameras for ya lol


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Warning??? Banning and Firin's ahead

Do not proceed

STOP HERE (Or make ma day ;-)

And startin' with a Dave, would you know it!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 02, 2020, 05:31:38 PM
Ok beam post has been sanded, etching primered and sprayed flat black
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I have marked the floor where it has to go based on my beam that I can’t stretch 4” to the side

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Post by: Nate on August 02, 2020, 07:02:50 PM
Guess you should have taken your shoes and pants off when you made that calculation.......incorrectly....lol
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 02, 2020, 07:31:43 PM
I didn’t have a measurement choice on a seconds beam I paid fraction of the cost for.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 02, 2020, 07:33:15 PM
Is the pad thick enough to handle the weight? No way it can be on the wall? A longer beam would sure unclutter that stair.
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Post by: Nate on August 02, 2020, 08:09:46 PM
I didn’t have a measurement choice on a seconds beam I paid fraction of the cost for.


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Tough to argue with that
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 02, 2020, 10:08:51 PM
Jr. We poured the slab about 5 inches thick, it should hold the additional weight easy enough

The beam is way overkill but for $100 bucks I went with it.   

My logic with which side of the stair is.   As you walk down you would have to avoid the post to get to a car,  on the left side I keep the extra fridge ( secondary power source plug) and the fridge is going to be there anyway


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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 03, 2020, 10:15:47 PM
Drilled the holes and bolted it to the ground, (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200804/7dc2740706cacd6897e31d10de16b752.jpg)
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Which tool had the power to put the 1/2x4 titan bolts in?

Any guess
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 03, 2020, 10:34:53 PM
NOT the staged airgun
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Post by: KensAuto on August 03, 2020, 10:38:35 PM
This gun?
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Post by: stlaser on August 03, 2020, 11:29:13 PM
Just for the record you did it wrong Dave! Not exactly sure how it was installed wrong but that’s my story......  :evil:
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 03, 2020, 11:57:22 PM
That little snap on put my air impact right in the grave!!

It’s level and square with the wall


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 04, 2020, 09:52:22 PM
Three men and a case got the beam up and bolted in tonight
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 04, 2020, 10:01:14 PM
How much overhead space is there?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 04, 2020, 10:49:02 PM
5’4” about


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 05, 2020, 08:03:22 AM
Must be nice to have people helping you with big beams.....

Remember when he was building the house?  Talking about how big the garage was?

Now we have George Carlin. Stuff expands to fit all available space....

Any plans to change the door opener to give you more space?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on August 05, 2020, 09:30:24 AM
Must be nice to have people helping you with big beams.....

Remember when he was building the house?  Talking about how big the garage was?

Now we have George Carlin. Stuff expands to fit all available space....

Any plans to change the door opener to give you more space?


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I remember. Pepperigde Farms also remembers.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 05, 2020, 09:46:02 AM
I’ll be cutting the garage struts down and attaching them to the bottom of the structure after floor joists but that’s it


As for garage size. No such thing as big enough.   I wish I had space like Ken to keep pouring pads and adding on


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: dave945 on August 05, 2020, 12:35:46 PM
I’ve only got 6000 sqft of garage and wish I had more. Worst part of mine is that the ceiling in most of it is only 8 ft, so it feels a little claustrophobic. But we all have our crosses to bear, I guess.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 05, 2020, 01:11:16 PM
Build a shop out back!!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 05, 2020, 04:13:13 PM
I’d like one out back but fear I would fill it up with junk


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 05, 2020, 04:32:38 PM
I’d like one out back but fear I would fill it up with junk


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AND?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 05, 2020, 06:04:52 PM
I can’t let it get out of hand. Wife will kill me


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on August 05, 2020, 07:15:41 PM
I can report that the wife mid 50's and me mid some more, are now reducing stuff. Feels nice. Space opening up all the time. Not 3-4 deep on two many things now. We are at the end of having the house painted, and with each room, the shedding of junk happens. Girls are making sorties in and out of here claiming this and that. Happy to see it go.
I can't say i know why we build in so much space over our lives only to downsize it later. Some sort of crazy normal for people I'd guess.
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Post by: JR on August 05, 2020, 07:30:02 PM
We all do it Don. I am learning better and about to list a bunch of stuff on CL.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 05, 2020, 08:20:39 PM
Moving everything into the enclosed where we moved and left if for a year plus. Taught us what we needed and didn’t need. 

Learning experience for sure


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 07, 2020, 09:52:07 PM
Pressure washed off the skid tracks in the driveway (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200808/2f3257b823c352d0bed4fb739aa6e0df.jpg)
And put some clear sealer on the drive after, onyx clear is the product. Kind of old but I got it for free, it was an awesome product ten years ago

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 01:22:47 AM
Mezzanine progress

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Next to figure out my stairs


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 01:24:03 AM
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I did get two rows of sheeting on,   I cut down the garage door parts.  Next I need to wire it back up in a non pain in the butt manner. 

Then sheet the rest


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 15, 2020, 07:45:29 AM
Looking good Dave.  Running electrical ?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 09:48:48 AM
Need to figure out something, I don’t want wires hanging but powering the garage will look ugly unless I crawl into the attic and insulation

That insulation is 2-3 feet thick blown in.   Not a good time of year to be up there, 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 15, 2020, 10:08:29 AM
Can you fish up the wall from an outlet below the mezzanine?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 11:36:49 AM
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I have power here at the grey box mid wall.  I could see if there is power above it in the attic.   But I assume they ran that horizontally and to go up I’d be going through floor joists that won’t be fun


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 01:14:13 PM
Morning progress, stopping point until I get rail material and one of my framer buddies to help me see how short I can make my steps.   

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The garage brackets removed easy enough.  Just need to do the other things mentioned

Going to lay out my shelf spaces and see what’s left.   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 15, 2020, 01:19:45 PM
Just run the wire over to the wall and down. Good enough for now.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 15, 2020, 02:07:28 PM
Should be able to cut in an old work duplex box directly above that grey box and fish down to it. If you run into blocking you can get a long flexible drill bit like this


https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-3-4-in-x-72-in-Flex-Auger-Bit-53751/203872163

They make a handle that cradles it and makes it turn 90 degrees

https://www.supplyhouse.com/Ideal-90-176-Flexible-Bit-Placement-Tool?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiO_Avuad6wIVSr7ACh1dAQ30EAQYAyABEgIdwvD_BwE


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 02:15:02 PM
I just chalked out lines for my shelves

I have a center isle 8’7.   Think I’ll run the wires straight through the floor in a pipe,  the middle of a work bench that is 3 feet wide


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 02:22:52 PM
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I think maybe three feet is tight for the walk way. Maybe put it down to 2 1/2 feet bench for more walk way


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 15, 2020, 04:02:19 PM
I’d go with 18 inch on the shelf to get the walkway you need. Keep the bench as is. IMHO.


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on August 15, 2020, 04:31:26 PM
Just do a surface mount conduit. They have starter boxes that you use at the original outlet, and 90* corners etc.

Then you can zip tie a piece of cat5 to the outside of it for the door controls.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2020, 04:57:19 PM
Charles, I am planning on using the existing racks I already have.  I plan on seeing how much of the shelf I need
And maybe removing some racks

I have these and plan on cutting them down in height


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 16, 2020, 09:53:39 PM
Put the shelves up, loaded them up and have room to spare!!

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on August 16, 2020, 09:56:31 PM
That was quick!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 16, 2020, 10:45:48 PM
 :likebutton:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 16, 2020, 11:32:26 PM
Now I look at the corner and see the things rolled in like a lawnmower, quad, Rotherham things that belong in a trailer or a shed I don’t have.   Next project I guess.   

Still need stairs and mommas garage door powered


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 17, 2020, 12:37:33 AM
Folding stairs? I had those and a 110 hoist for heavy stuff
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 17, 2020, 01:06:51 AM
Built in stair for sure.  Just off the landing existing.  Maybe five stairs is all,  need some other framing experienced mind to cut em, I never get it right and I also want to look at some suspended flooring options To.

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 22, 2020, 12:26:59 AM
Progress made tonight
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 22, 2020, 07:53:53 AM
Nice.  What are you doing with that area to the left of the stairs?  Flooring that too?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 22, 2020, 09:35:04 AM
That’s the plan.   I’ll hanger the 2x8’s off the doubled 2x8 header.  Sheet it and hand rail also.  Maybe leave that side open for air and maybe large things to fit upstairs.   

But flooring for sure


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on August 22, 2020, 05:23:34 PM
My grandparents had something similar. They made the handrail/wall removable so you can still keep it safe when not loading things. Something as easy as gate hinges and latches.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 22, 2020, 08:10:50 PM
Dave, from the cheap seats and because I’m too lazy to look up the tables, are you sure doubling that 2x8 on that span is sufficient?  Maybe triple it?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 22, 2020, 08:30:08 PM
Double works numbers wise, unless I start piling Cummins motors up there


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on August 22, 2020, 10:06:53 PM
Double works numbers wise, unless I start piling Cummins motors up there


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Build one, after you’ve built and bought all the parts for one you won’t want another!  :popcorn:
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Post by: KensAuto on August 22, 2020, 11:25:12 PM
Double works numbers wise, unless I start piling Cummins motors up there


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Build one, after you’ve built and bought all the parts for one you won’t want another!  :popcorn:
How would you know?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2020, 01:22:42 AM
The engineer that does every house we build says so.    Simple enough for me


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on August 23, 2020, 09:56:24 AM
Double works numbers wise, unless I start piling Cummins motors up there


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Build one, after you’ve built and bought all the parts for one you won’t want another!  :popcorn:
X2!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 23, 2020, 12:55:50 PM
Added some floor joists and sheeted the floor. I took some scrap and boxed off the stair way hole so kids can’t get shoved off.

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Now to build the hand rail.    Still debating on running studs to the ceiling with a four inch spacing or.... half wall


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on August 23, 2020, 03:58:32 PM
Very nice!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 12:18:32 PM
This weekend we got that 15 ton of gravel spread out, on top of weed barrier, the East RV pad finished, park strip finished pending some YUCCA plants next spring (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201018/84d16dfc0f4277394e73525ffd572392.jpg)
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 12:25:00 PM
Next on the weekend todo list is winterize the sprinkler system

I like the compressed air method, there is a fitting on amazon that allows a air chuck to connect directly to a hose bib.   You fill the air tank, open the valve to the bib then open the desired sprinkler valve air forces water out and eliminates the freezing water in the lines

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on October 18, 2020, 02:57:38 PM
Is that enough air?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 18, 2020, 03:28:32 PM
You can use the port on the back flow valve too


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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 03:34:21 PM
Back flow valve?  To my understanding is the back flow valves are usually when they yard is watered with the same water as drinkable. 
We have two culinary and secondary water


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 18, 2020, 08:00:21 PM
Roger.  I would think they would still put a back flow valve to keep it out of the municipal system but if not then CM


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 08:19:38 PM
Roger.  I would think they would still put a back flow valve to keep it out of the municipal system but if not then CM


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I have seen toads and lizards stuck in the filters from the secondary water system.  It’s by no means going to get contaminated any worse from my side


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Nate on October 18, 2020, 09:27:19 PM
Share the link to said tool please.
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 18, 2020, 10:00:35 PM
Winterize | Blow Out Water from Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems | Winterize Hoses | Air Compressor Quick Connect 1/4" Adapter | Fits Garden Hose 3/4" Threading | Heavy Duty Air Fitting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9FHCWZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bmpJFbVX74Z57

But seeing this style I think I’ll be ordering one.  The 90 ball valve makes opening so much easier then turning on a faucet five plus rotations

Winterize Blowout Adapter with 1/4 Inch Male Quick Plug and 3/4 Inch Female Garden Hose Threading Brass Quick Adapter with Ball Valve for Blowing Out Water to Winterize Garden Hose Sprinkler System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Q6GHZP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_umpJFb6Y30A58

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on October 19, 2020, 10:03:20 AM
Winterize | Blow Out Water from Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems | Winterize Hoses | Air Compressor Quick Connect 1/4" Adapter | Fits Garden Hose 3/4" Threading | Heavy Duty Air Fitting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9FHCWZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bmpJFbVX74Z57

But seeing this style I think I’ll be ordering one.  The 90 ball valve makes opening so much easier then turning on a faucet five plus rotations

Winterize Blowout Adapter with 1/4 Inch Male Quick Plug and 3/4 Inch Female Garden Hose Threading Brass Quick Adapter with Ball Valve for Blowing Out Water to Winterize Garden Hose Sprinkler System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081Q6GHZP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_umpJFb6Y30A58

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Dave, I also sprayed WD-40 into the system and flushed until I could smell it at the nozzles. Keeps everything nice n' slipperie durin' the freeze!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 19, 2020, 10:09:28 AM
Hadn’t ever heard of that from anyone up here,  I wonder what the long term on the plastic screw together type joints is,  I used to use vasaline long ago on all of the joints and it dried them out and cracked the rubber seals


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: EL TATE on October 19, 2020, 11:52:54 AM
petroleum products and rubber don't get along. WD-40 is OK, silicone lubricant spray works well too. but kinda like fogging spray, just empty the whole can of WD and push it through the system with the air, worked great back when I had a yard to irrigate.
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Post by: Flyin6 on October 19, 2020, 05:56:22 PM
petroleum products and rubber don't get along. WD-40 is OK, silicone lubricant spray works well too. but kinda like fogging spray, just empty the whole can of WD and push it through the system with the air, worked great back when I had a yard to irrigate.
What he said^^^^ I have used vegetable oil too
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on October 19, 2020, 05:58:14 PM
Why not a couple gallons of rv antifreeze?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 19, 2020, 08:03:49 PM
That’s a whole bunch of liquid.  Iv never had a previous problem with just blowing out the line and leaving them open


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on October 19, 2020, 08:19:18 PM
We blow them out with air here and I never have an issue
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on October 20, 2020, 12:16:24 PM
I’d be afraid of introducing anything except water to the valve diaphragms. K.I.S.S.

Dave, if you already have the blowout adapter, just use a hose shutoff between the faucet and the adapter.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZYGVFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-ZWJFbHANNAR4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: EL TATE on October 20, 2020, 01:11:11 PM
quit usin all that smart speakin stuff Ryan, you'll blow our cover and they'll realize we're really from the northwest and kick us out!
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 20, 2020, 01:20:27 PM
One of the other things I didn’t Like is none of my fittings seemed to be air tight,  they don’t leak water but they definitely had some blow by for the air at 125psi.   
Glue fittings would have stopped a lot of that but the new fangled screw together stuff doesn’t seem to like that high of PSI


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 05, 2022, 12:58:48 PM
This past weekend we had some pipe freeze issues in the bathroom that is built in an overhang of the home,  the tub technically sits outside the foundation.

Well the p trap froze and the tub wouldn’t drain after a kid shower.

Outside to pull soffit and investigate this is what I found
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They had insulation but not enough and way to much air gap blocking the house side inbetween the joists.  The framing block wasn’t helping either.

So I pulled the block to find more insulation blocking more airflow from inside.
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I then I used my camera to see what was insulated up the wall and shockingly I found much more air gaps with zero insulation
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I suspect most of my exterior walls have large gaps in insulation due to shotty work from the subcontractor.

I called my friend who does insulation and asked him to look,

He sent a crew out to spray foam the whole outcrop of the house
Think it should work much better (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220105/ff5e2acf8ceefc02f5cfa3cf871748cc.jpg)


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on January 05, 2022, 01:57:45 PM
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on January 05, 2022, 02:13:53 PM
Shoddy workmanship is now the norm and not an exception...

America is not what it used to be...
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Post by: Nate on January 05, 2022, 05:09:47 PM
If your friend did this to you while building your house that you went to work for him specifically for......he is a buddy farker and you can imagine what the other goyses look like.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 05, 2022, 08:41:03 PM
If your friend did this to you while building your house that you went to work for him specifically for......he is a buddy farker and you can imagine what the other goyses look like.
I have long since stopped calling my home builder friend, I have small issues with my home that are in my opinion inexcusable, bathroom insulation being one of them.

The guy who came and fixed my insulation for my attic and this instance is one of those good contractors that I can trust.  He drove 40 min to come look at what I had after hours and jumped right on a solution.  He has offered to do my basement walls again when I want to it holes in the wall.  Which I don’t anytime soon


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 20, 2022, 02:17:31 PM
One of those items I was super skeptical about until my buddy forced me to try the one in his shop, I was sold instantly.


TOTO SW3074#01 WASHLET C2 Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat with PREMIST and EWATER+ Wand Cleaning, Elongated, Cotton White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08S4646QQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ZFPF63C21DEV7H784NK8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The downside is you need a power source next to the toilet, if you don’t have one I think you can get battery systems maybe?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 31, 2022, 09:00:24 PM
Finally got an air compressor that will handle most of the household needs

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Had a sparky friend come over today and take out the four prong washer dryer style plug for a standard three plug 220, hardwired the compressor.

Also had him add a plug to the cam lights under the mez so I can add the same style lights Charles added to his shop on switch power!

All the air and more light!


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on March 31, 2022, 10:14:27 PM
That’s a decent compressor, my sparky buddy has identical one in his shop.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 31, 2022, 11:20:09 PM
I need to make the location choice, I thought about building a shelf on the upper corner wall, just wondering about the vibration ringing through the walls.


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on April 01, 2022, 02:41:08 AM
Good compressors really don't make that much noise. cast iron and heavy! good choice.
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Post by: Nate on April 01, 2022, 11:41:58 AM
Devilbiss is a canadian company, and I believe they are now know as champion air systems here in the states.

https://www.dvsystems.com/en-ca
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 01, 2022, 12:35:29 PM
I don’t think anything on this is cast iron Jr, the motor is no oil dive. Which will be into downfall one day


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 01, 2022, 09:52:03 PM
With power added to it, I replaced the old garden faucet with a 90 degree ball valve, added some fittings and extended the bottom tank drain valve

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 14, 2022, 09:54:55 PM
Next garage improvement is to work on a proper bench
I’ll build out 8’ sections till I reach the desired work area I’m after

Picked up the top plate for it for a great price $250 3/8 4’x 8’ plate
Gonna have a 30” top and I’ll weld in a back splash.
Not sure how I’ll add drawers to a metal frame yet but I’ll get the frame done
Slow progress on this one.

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Title: Dave’s house
Post by: rpar86 on August 15, 2022, 12:14:06 AM
A metal welding table?? Better late than never I guess.

Edit: I thought you were Don. I saw that wheel and it looks like his.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2022, 12:58:36 AM
A metal welding table?? Better late than never I guess.

Edit: I thought you were Don. I saw that wheel and it looks like his.
Def not Dons, I don’t cover polished aluminum

Yeah I have been floor welding for to long for sure. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 15, 2022, 04:11:33 AM
Metal tables are must have in a good garage. Looking for more myself.

See the setup table from fireball? $8500 but nice.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 15, 2022, 07:28:42 AM
Metal tables are must have in a good garage. Looking for more myself.

See the setup table from fireball? $8500 but nice.
Yeah those are a whole new level from what I would ever need. 


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on August 15, 2022, 07:32:20 AM
Metal tables are must have in a good garage. Looking for more myself.

See the setup table from fireball? $8500 but nice.
Yeah those are a whole new level from what I would ever need. 


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Me too, trust me they’re nice but not something I need. It’s last on my list as far as equipment
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 15, 2022, 10:16:18 AM
Metal work/welding table...That's a good idea! :wink:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on August 15, 2022, 03:12:07 PM
I have a 4x5 steel table on wheels and it is great. Has a vise too.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 16, 2022, 09:12:27 PM
So trying to decide on what to do for adjustable table legs.  I have some 3/4 bolts 3” long.   I was thinking weld a nut to the back of the square I’m going to weld on the bottom of the legs. Then simply screw the bolt in. Do I need a second nut on the outside so I can lock the bolt in place?

Is 3/4 overkill ?

Any other ideas?
Amazon had stuff for 1/4” adjustable legs as a kit type of deal


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 16, 2022, 11:51:42 PM
If it stays in one place, just a drop of locktite will be fine.

I just priced 1/4in 48x48, same price you got the 4x8 for.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Sammconn on September 17, 2022, 10:45:18 AM
The ones we’ve built at work were 3/4 I think but may have been 1”.
Shorten two opposite corners. Weld a flat bottom and a nut.
1 1/2 is likely long enough unless your floor is way off.
Unless you’re super an and want to move a 1000 pound table around friction is enough.
Loctite way overkill.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 17, 2022, 02:36:45 PM
You folks think the bolt head is enough for a foot/contact pad or should I figure something for the bottom of the bolt? I don’t think rubber contact is needed.

Floor is pretty flat right and left. Front to back I put a decent floor slope in the grade to push water out as needed. But probably not more then 1/4” over the 30+” depth of the table


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 17, 2022, 02:54:33 PM
Depending on where you place the table, bolts on opposite corners would not work.

No pics?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Sammconn on September 17, 2022, 04:25:52 PM
You folks think the bolt head is enough for a foot/contact pad or should I figure something for the bottom of the bolt? I don’t think rubber contact is needed.

Floor is pretty flat right and left. Front to back I put a decent floor slope in the grade to push water out as needed. But probably not more then 1/4” over the 30+” depth of the table


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I think the welder put a 3” or 4” disc of 1/4” as a foot.
Rubber not needed.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 17, 2022, 08:40:15 PM
Dang Sam, its not a snow table. Even a 2 inch would work, but if he has the bolts already, why not?
Title: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 24, 2022, 10:08:14 PM
Skeleton of the bench welded in.

Going to frame out a small section on one side to slide a bank of wooden cabinets in so I can have some drawers.

Need to drill out my adjustable feet.   Drill press is down so the ol freaks hand drill maybe
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 24, 2022, 10:10:48 PM
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on September 25, 2022, 09:35:24 AM
Looks good Dave  :likebutton:

Possibly box it out on front side for the drawers and run a vertical to the floor up front to limit the length of span across front if possible.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2022, 10:12:50 AM
Looks good Dave  :likebutton:

Possibly box it out on front side for the drawers and run a vertical to the floor up front to limit the length of span across front if possible.
I kind of want to leave the front open so I can roll my tool boxes under it, the mug welder will roll under it also.
I need to chose where to put the bank of drawers also, on the right side I will have to move my air compressor, the left side is open and or the middle.  But I wanted two rows of drawers!  Choices !

I guess I could run a center leg to the ground directly.  With out any problem.  Then add a horizontal from the back to hold it


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2022, 06:22:30 PM
Added a shelf so I can slip a box for 24” drawers inside. Keep it off the floor and all
Adjustable feet installed and seem to work well

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 Need to source a suitable vise for the bench, need to apply a finish coat of paint to the frame, also think I’ll trim my backsplash out for the outlet and bring the outlet to the splash or…. Do I raise the outlet ten inches in the wall?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 25, 2022, 06:30:44 PM
Yes, I would move the outlet up.

Carpeting?
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2022, 06:33:19 PM
Yes, I would move the outlet up.

Carpeting?
Don’t you like to weld on carpet?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 25, 2022, 07:30:19 PM
Just like Don on cardboard!

Looking for a vise for my big table at the ridge. Have you thought about welding a reciever on the table so you can move it out of the way? I find on the 4x5 table I have on wheels it would be a blessing.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2022, 09:55:52 PM
Just like Don on cardboard!

Looking for a vise for my big table at the ridge. Have you thought about welding a reciever on the table so you can move it out of the way? I find on the 4x5 table I have on wheels it would be a blessing.
What do you mean receiver? To move it?


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: JR on September 25, 2022, 10:21:19 PM
For the vise,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Moving the table might be harder.
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Nate on September 25, 2022, 11:05:22 PM
Jr is saying weld a hitch reciever to the table so that you can put it in and take it out when needed/not needed
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2022, 11:21:35 PM
Jr is saying weld a hitch reciever to the table so that you can put it in and take it out when needed/not needed
I don’t see why dragging the work bench out with my truck is as thing I need to worry about


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 25, 2022, 11:23:25 PM
Oh hell I missed jRs post.

For the vise I would prefer something mounted. I can add to the work surface needs later


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on September 26, 2022, 10:01:06 AM
Just like Don on cardboard!

Looking for a vise for my big table at the ridge. Have you thought about welding a reciever on the table so you can move it out of the way? I find on the 4x5 table I have on wheels it would be a blessing.
There lies a method to my madness
You see...
When I am done building the project
All the waste would have been consumed
lessening
the
clean-up time!
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 30, 2023, 10:54:55 PM
Found some lava rock 2x’ rocks on a jobsite and drug them home today to set in the park strip

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Some odd shape and design but better then the pink granite that the area is well known for.

Then I also picked up 7 yards of chicken mulch to hit the flower beds with. Spread that out tonight
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The truck handled the rocks and mulch with ease.  I used the Mack dumptruck
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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on May 30, 2023, 11:20:44 PM
Looks good Dave, I’m sure Ken will disagree & would rather you had the pink colored rock!  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 30, 2023, 11:40:38 PM
Silly Ken!! He never gets on here anymore!   


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: KensAuto on May 31, 2023, 11:53:29 PM
Hey, I like my pink rock!

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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: stlaser on June 01, 2023, 12:07:35 AM
Silly Ken!! He never gets on here anymore!   


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Right?!? :wink:

But I was correct about the pink rock it appears.


I did harass er text him (same difference I suppose) a couple weeks ago and all I got was some growling reply. I assumed H was clamping down on his screen time……  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 01, 2023, 01:08:25 AM
Welcome Ken!!!


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Title: Re: Dave’s house
Post by: Flyin6 on June 02, 2023, 06:56:13 PM
^^^^^^^^^Would that be a verified Ken sighting????^^^^^^^^^^^
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