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Cooter, Help! Zambo gets Betty too hot
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we switched all the recessed lighting over to those Wiz type bulbs.
now we can turn the lights all kinds of wacky colors and they can strobe as well, for all those ragers we're going to have... one day.
they are very power conservative though.
I think the prices are coming down as well if I'm not mistaken
now we can turn the lights all kinds of wacky colors and they can strobe as well, for all those ragers we're going to have... one day.
they are very power conservative though.
I think the prices are coming down as well if I'm not mistaken
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Yeah! it wasn't me this time.
She always demands that I give her the last few minutes on the back 40.
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Congratulations!
was not exactly my reaction, but thanks!
Actually looking forward to it now. Just add to the craziness this year!
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New corona virus project started. Finishing off some unfinished attic space to turn into a home office for Seedy. Framers are putting in a 10’ dormer window space overlooking the back of the house. Once framed we will finish it off ourselves.
Before:
Current situation is a huge skylight in the roof. Pray for no rain.
Before:
Current situation is a huge skylight in the roof. Pray for no rain.
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That's a beautiful view through the rear. Curious that there has been no apparent work in the floor/ceiling to accommodate the new floor and roof loading. Assuming the ceiling joists are 2x8's typically a second joist or beam would be added in the floor under the new attic walls.
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Thanks, it is an amazing pasture view. The sun rises back there so I wanted large windows to overlook it all. This isn't true attic space by definition but rather part of the second floor back side of the house that was just never finished. I call it attic because it sat empty but that's not accurate. The original framers are doing the work and know how the structure was built. Long story short when they were framing our second floor (which hasn't been used until quarantine) the front half was a long bedroom and the back half was left unfinished. We are adding windows to meet egress and call it a bedroom for future resale value. There's another bigger section connected (FROG) that was going to be finished at the same time but we couldn't get the HVAC to work without a $8,000 - $10,000 cost. Putting it off until much later and focusing on this part first. It should be fun.
Funny story, I was the GC when building the house and worked closely with these 4 guys 15 years ago. I somehow got pregnant
at the start of it all so I pleaded and pushed everyone to finish before our son was born. It worked and we moved into the house one week to the day before he was born. The same 4 framers came back today to do this new project.
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You should be in good hands. Speaking of egress, keep in mind if the bottom of the glazing is within 18" of the floor it must be a tempered sash. Dormer additions scan also sometimes become tricky answering the net free egress area (5.7sf) requirements. Good luck and pray for clear weather till it's dried in.
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Yep - that egress restriction was a b1tch when we were trying to do the FROG. The size restriction didn’t look appealing in that space and I got so frustrated. For this room we went with 36” off the floor and 2 double hung 3046 windows for this dormer.
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Day 2 and it’s under roof as rain is coming this weekend. Guess we will have a chance to see where the leaks are before siding goes on. Very pleased with the added space. It really opens the room up.
BEFORE: (not sure why the photo is sideways)
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Wish I didn’t do the grills between the glass and had it clear for the view but that matched the rest of the house. The sun will rise in these windows.
BEFORE: (not sure why the photo is sideways)
AFTER:
Wish I didn’t do the grills between the glass and had it clear for the view but that matched the rest of the house. The sun will rise in these windows.
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Very neat and workmanlike.
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This group of framers has been working together for many years and it shows. They argue over designs and measurement just like grumpy old men and then move on and get it done to perfection. I talked them into putting in 8 solid cedar columns on the porches next and it was hilarious watching them debate it out. It went a lot WHOLE smoother than when Seedy and I discussed doing it 6 months ago.
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They argue over designs and measurement just like grumpy old men and then move on and get it done to perfection.
Different perspectives that question concept and methods can be a benefit or a time waster. Some crew leaders have only one way of doing things. Crews that have worked together as long as yours tend to work within practiced methods. The arguing and insulting banter is part of the fun.
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This crew is just starting out. Not nearly as veteran but rather on the job training. It pays accordingly.
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Framers are finished. Very pleased with the work. They will be back in a few weeks to replace the columns with solid cedar posts. One of the guys had a connection and could get them for $80 for 8” x 10” post.
Drywall (70 sheets) will be delivered in a day or two. That’s one of the worst jobs ever but Seedy insists on doing it. Thankful for his skills.
Drywall (70 sheets) will be delivered in a day or two. That’s one of the worst jobs ever but Seedy insists on doing it. Thankful for his skills.
