Recent content by Itsjustdirt

I am looking for standard and metric sockets, 6pt and 12pt and impact sockets. Budget- few hundred bucks if needed. I can buy the regular sockets bow and impact later if needing a bigger budget. I’m not a mechanic but I like decent tools. “Truck” brands are out of my league and a total wast...

His tone doesn't ****, you just can't hear him properly. haha. jk

Great idea, thanks!

Thank you! Switched over to 1/4-20 and your search words helped me get what I needed.

I am using the 3 inches of threaded insert as a strengthening rod for the pieces of wood they go into. The 2" length of screw isn't necessary I suppose but I figured it could only help stiffen things up. Sir, I thank you! I switched over to 1/4-20 thanks to your reply and was able to find...

I would like to use epoxy to inset female threaded rod into wood, so I can use #12-24 x 2” machine screws to attach metal brackets to the wood. Does such a rod exist? I am limited on diameter so long nuts will not work. I would prefer a minimum of 3” of female threaded rod per attachment...

I have 2 old buildings with new roofs. The roofs were never ventilated in the past but I figure dropping the temp in there a few degrees in the summer by ventilating the structures might not be a bad idea. Here are my questions... 1. First structure is an old 1 car garage that houses a...

Not trying to be funny or rude but my response to your answers are as follows (I'm kinda playing devils advocate here/kinda serious) Dont need to carry what you dont install Dont need to install what you dont install Dont need traction on low pitch roof in dry weather if getting shingled same...

By seeing a perfectly dried in roof leak at multiple nail hole locations after shingles were applied over new Titanium 30UDL underlayment. (We were waiting on a few ridge caps and it rained. The underlayment leaked at multiple nail holes that were 10ft-15 below the leak site. If anything, it...

In southern california, both of these statements are not true. Most underlayments used out here are non-stick, non-self sealing, nail down rolls. Titanium 30 is likely the most common by far. Malarky, Owens Corning, and other large shingle companies make similar, non-sealing, non stick products.

I know, the title is a little obnoxious, but seriously.... Today's most-used synthetic underlayments leak at each and every nail hole. They are NOT self sealing and any water seems to find its way directly through each nail hole. Why use any underlayment at all, if the underlayment leaks in...

Yessir. Sealing the ceiling drywall to the top plate and the top plate to the exterior sheathing. Thanks for the reply

Yeah, it seems to last forever when untouched and no sun

I have the roof off and I think this would be a good time to seal the top plate to the top of the drwall, around the entire perimeter of the house. It’s a small house and cost or ease of application are NOT concerns. I just don’t want to create a headache for myself or someone else in 30 years...

I think I'll do exactly that, thanks!