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ribsies t1_je7g6kl wrote
Reply to comment by EddieLobster in concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh
"roof looks fine, need a roofer to check it out further"
Fly_over_ks t1_je7g687 wrote
Reply to comment by Rev_DC in concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh
Not for the seat that was in my shower in my early 20's. That was my "wash the poor choices you made the night before" hangover seat
Marciamallowfluff t1_je7fpv4 wrote
Reply to concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh
The wood option will be warmer.
Kristen242 t1_je7fmjf wrote
Reply to Complete novice, flooring advice needed. by icetfupson89
MDF for flooring is horrendous and I would replace with OSB anyway. You have two options, use something slightly thinner and shim it to the right height. Or use something slightly thicker and route channels in the OSB where required to take it to the right height.
love2go t1_je7fddo wrote
Reply to Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
Some of my pressure treated fence posts rotted after about 12 years. I'd try this if you are worried about it lasting a really long time- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpEXfrqkd8g
ShortenedCurler t1_je7f003 wrote
Reply to Building an non-load bearing interior wall in my finished basement, what do I fasten then top plate too? The wall would stand in between and parallel with the ceiling joists. by schmennings
Consider what you're attaching the bottom plate to as well - may need a Hilti type fastener if it's concrete under the floor.
fidlersound t1_je7evc7 wrote
Reply to comment by EeyorONzoloft1 in Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
Probably but you might be safer with 12 inches - double the width of your post is common.
Lenity t1_je7enwb wrote
Reply to concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh
Drill and dowel with epoxy. Form and place with cap strip. Seal and caulk after. Good for decades
allangee t1_je7el4o wrote
Reply to comment by Nigel_11 in Fire pit installed without air vents.. how do I fix? by Nigel_11
Circumference would be about 94" -- so a dozen to 15 would be plenty. I would calculate how many I wanted and even spacing for them (one per brick, two per brick, whatever) and then drill maybe half of them, light a fire and see how it burns.
On the other hand, you can't really have too many, so you can do them all at once if you want.
I'd get a small piece of plywood so you can lay the drill on it's side and just push, instead of having to hold it up.
Nigel_11 OP t1_je7dv9w wrote
Reply to comment by allangee in Fire pit installed without air vents.. how do I fix? by Nigel_11
I have a hammer drill so I may do the latter. How many holes around the perimeter base would I need? Probably assuming a 1/2” bit.
This_Miaou t1_je7d2xe wrote
Reply to comment by Kurtotall in concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh
Don't you do Homer dirty like that! 🫣
EeyorONzoloft1 OP t1_je7d2q1 wrote
Reply to comment by chimpyjnuts in Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
I didn't think about on top, that should be easy to do. Is there and wrapping of wood that would be necessary?
EeyorONzoloft1 OP t1_je7cx4v wrote
Reply to comment by Kesshh in Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
I am in a climate that freezes. Not sure what our frost line is. I'm in Wi.
EeyorONzoloft1 OP t1_je7cuek wrote
Reply to comment by fidlersound in Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
Do you think a 10 inch wide hole is wide enough?
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chimpyjnuts t1_je7bky4 wrote
Reply to Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
Treated wood will only rot where there's both water and air, so take car of that area - I try to make sure there's a couple of inches of gravel at the top vs dirt.
fossilnews t1_je7bjj0 wrote
Reply to comment by gitsgrl in How would you fix this rotting window casing? by mips95
Doesn't that remove an escape path in case of a fire?
rocketPhotos t1_je7berr wrote
Check your local building codes. Most municipalities are more than happy to chat
Dexter_06 t1_je7bekg wrote
Have you looked into those led recessed lights. They are only 0.5" thick and the ballast is on a 12" wire. These are so they can be installed anywhere even under ceiling joists.
Alwayssunnyinarizona t1_je7b41j wrote
Reply to comment by QuestionableNotion in Groundhog Extermination by billyiam5591
Maybe some peanut butter, too. It'll make it more likely for them to trip the door.
LuvCilantro t1_je7b20w wrote
We have a similar setup to what you have, in Ontario. We are now looking to add a gazebo or screen room on top of that deck, and we cannot get a permit unless the posts go down to frost level. If that is even a remote possibility in the future, save yourself the trouble and do it properly now. We wish we'd known that 10 years ago.
frzn_dad t1_je7axyy wrote
Reply to comment by CPOx in Should I use Deck Blocks for building a new deck by bonersnow
False, there are soils that are none frost susceptible (NFS) like dry gravel that don't heave.
In some soils a footing to the frost line isnt sufficient to prevent frost jacking. Where the freezing soil heaving lifts the footer out of the ground with friction along the sides instead of from heaving underneath.
Kesshh t1_je7atd8 wrote
Reply to Pressure Treated Timber and Concrete by EeyorONzoloft1
Are you in a climate that freezes? If so, you posts should be at least a couple of feet below frost line.
New2Suburb t1_je7asj8 wrote
Reply to comment by Nigel_11 in Fire pit installed without air vents.. how do I fix? by Nigel_11
I got nothin for ya then :/ hope someone who’s built a fire pit or two jumps in. Good luck!
CyanideFlavorAid t1_je7gdob wrote
Reply to comment by deputydog1 in concrete shower pan with corner bench -- but forgot to build bench. what to do? by jaaassshhh
Hey. The bone I give your elderly mother has no issues. Thanks.