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steve s
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Nov 16, 2018 - 04:31pm PT
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Did someone say barn door? This was made from the oak floor to a semi truck. Heavy. Nothing like it.
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steve s
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Nov 16, 2018 - 04:36pm PT
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Did someone say barn wood? Reading nook from reclaimed oak barn wood with lichen and other crap on it. I only played a small part in this one. Guys did an awesome job. Homeowner loves it. Great clients!
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Nov 19, 2018 - 03:42pm PT
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A Porch.
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Nov 19, 2018 - 04:21pm PT
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It is way more disruptive than protective,Friday I had to go and ski.
Lol
Happy Holidays DMT.
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Brandon-
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The Granite State.
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Nov 19, 2018 - 04:30pm PT
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right up there with barn doors, interior ship lap siding, gray colors, floating vanities, subway tile and manky reclaimed barn wood
Son of a gun, our recent addition has all of those things. Some aspects I like, some not so much. How’s everyone been? It’s been a while since I’ve dropped in on this thread. Mainly because the work I do is owned by someone else now. As an employee, I’m not comfortable sharing the GC’s work as my own, even if I actually did the real work. Hope everyone is well!
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Nov 20, 2018 - 05:55am PT
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Hope things are well Brandon.
Reilly,I cannot afford a Tesla.
I get my reclaimed wood just up the road ,the hard way.
Now if I had a Tesla , I would go to my old friends place for it https://pioneermillworks.com/
And then,pay through the nose.
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Nov 20, 2018 - 07:47am PT
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Remember glass tile and concrete countertops? 17 years ago- how time flys. It's about to make a comeback!
This was my first job as a GC- I was 35 at the time and scared shitless. I took this shot after we recently refinished the countertop.
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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Nov 20, 2018 - 08:40am PT
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The painted/foil look on cabinets seems popular now - I can't handle it - it looks like a rental where they "upgraded" the kitchen with a gallon of latex paint - or my grandmother's kitchen built in the 1930's.
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Nov 20, 2018 - 06:07pm PT
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Nice kitchen Contractor. Only seen a few concrete countertops over the years. I am not really a fan, I prefer granite as it with stands the test of time .
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Nov 20, 2018 - 06:11pm PT
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Concrete must be making a comeback as my current project just had this installed in the powder room. How did you know Contractor?
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Contractor
Boulder climber
CA
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Nov 20, 2018 - 06:30pm PT
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Society will undoubtedly recoil from the grey, cold, clean, angular, steril, manufactured look of Transitional and head back to a warm, natural and crafred look.
I hope I die by the time people start "popping" their houses back to the eye pain of pocket mansions in the Tuscan style.
I've seen many overzealous amateur designers (homeowner's) "pop" their houses into Turkish Bizarres. I suppose a benefit is that it hides throw up well.
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John M
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Love that video.. ^^^^ I have wanted a modern chassis FJ for years.
Question for contractors:
I just had 6 windows installed on my 1978 mobile home. Aluminum clad over 4x4 construction. I have two concerns.
1. They did the installation on a day when it was predicted to rain. It started raining about 9 PM. 2 of the windows have no overhang above them and one of those leaked. A lot. I called. They came out and did more caulking today but it is still dripping onto the caulking and I am concerned that that will compromise the caulking. What should I do?
2. Total cost of windows plus installation was $2700 dollars approx. Installation was $1360. It took 2 guys 4 hours to install them. I had no idea how long it would take them to install them as I have not done this before. So I didn't know it would only take 4 hours which is why I accepted the bid. There aren't very many installers where I live. I live in Bullhead city AZ. Going rate for carpenters is 15 to 20 dollars an hour. So was I overcharged? Supposedly the contractor has a good reputation.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Also.. thanks to everyone who contributes to this thread. Its one of my favorites.
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JLP
Social climber
The internet
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2 of the windows have no overhang above them and one of those leaked. A lot. Sounds like possibly no drip flashing was installed over the window. This would be a code violation in most places. Caulk alone should not be the water barrier.
Also note most codes will defer to the window manufacturer's instructions, which will almost certainly show a drip edge and other flashing. So - go get those instructions off the web, look at them, then look at your windows and see if it appears those instructions were followed. If not, call them back in, hand them the "FM" (fuggin manual) and tell them to get back to it.
As for cost, it seems in the ballpark, if they actually did the work correctly. You can't just look at hourly and expect that. That said, it was also obviously padded because it's a fixed bid and you never know what you'll find when remodeling.
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Dec 13, 2018 - 05:35am PT
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Time to install the hardware. If there are a lot with the same hole spread I usually make a jig with steel drill guides. Also helps if everyone can agree on the placement locations... good luck with that!
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Dec 13, 2018 - 05:38am PT
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For this job I always use my favorite milking stool...a flat top Fien vacuum cleaner with padding. The wheels are key!
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Happy Cowboy
Social climber
Boz MT
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Dec 13, 2018 - 06:18am PT
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Steve, nice work. I gotta ask how do you like your lil’ square Fein vac? I’m in the market as my round Fein turbo II recently quit running. Thanks for all contributions to this fine thread.
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Dec 13, 2018 - 04:09pm PT
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Somebody, To each his own. The neolith counter top in this house is “soft” ! Even the fabricators don’t like it . Granite for me in neutral colors... ie cheap! Resale is also a key factor.
Glad you like your counter top.
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steve s
Trad climber
eldo
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Dec 13, 2018 - 04:11pm PT
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There is some granite here.
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Sierra Ledge Rat
Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
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Dec 15, 2018 - 09:18am PT
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Made a quick-and-dirty medieval style utility knife for a door prize. Blade is about 4 inches long. Forged from an auto coil spring. English Boxwood handle. The suspension strap is not shown.
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