Recent content by fountain

I would like the chance to win the wrenches.

Yes please pick my number for the win

I am just stating my experience in northern Illinois. I started framing when I was 14 years old and I am now 45. I am a general contractor and have had issues with fir plywood with delamination. Also, I probably weigh 240 with pouches plus shingles add another 60-80 or so, stepping on...

I have sheathed hundreds of roofs as a framing carpenter and I would never use plywood. It's like laying a potato chip. Even using clips it tends sag more between trusses/rafters than osb. I have also done my fair share of roofing and everything rots once it gets wet. If you follow proper...

No issues. Be sure to stagger your top Plates over the splice a minimum of 32”. Always put a top plate splice over a studs.

I am a contractor in northern Illinois and that concrete number is ludicrous! Ludicrously cheap! Does that guy travel? Haha. Either concrete is dirt cheap or he is doing it for free. Good luck with your project.

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Haha good job Ryan. He is a badass! I watched some of his videos on Youtube. This guy is amazing and efficient. I would be consider a *******!

Cut it off flush with hub and you may be able To use one of these to bore out the pipe. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HE8F0G/?tag=atomicindus08-20

You are awesome! Great work.

Schmeling Lumber Rockford,IL. Been around for 100 years and the only lumber yard in Rockford. They have the best service.

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I am sure the floating slab is thickened or mono slab and he can buy 12' joists and cut them in half. I live up north and my garage has a mono slab that has 24" thick footer.

I see a few possible issues for water infiltration. Of course, this is from the pictures and not being on the job to actually look at what is going on, is a great disadvantage. 1. How did they flash the roof properly with the siding on? The back bump out and the fireplace? 2. On the front...

I have the Kapex 120 and a Domino Xl. I find the Kapex to be underwhelming ecspecially for the price. It has a weird arbor size and seems under powered compared to a Bosch or Hitachi. It does have great features like dust collection, dado setting, micro mitre adjustment but not worth the...