Prospecter
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My shop mini-split, installed, was about 6k. Easily handles the 24x30 space, summer and winter. I think the AC only ones are less.
Below 265 SQ/FT DRIVESITFAR IS GETTING ORGANIZED in his 9x15 portion of 2 car garage. DIY’s & COOL VI
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drivesitfar
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P: Thanks for the info!!
Here’s another idea or question. Since I have this old unused bbq area in my living room with about a 2x2 foot opening I’m wondering if it might be possible for me to install a small AC unit in this space and drill a venting hole out the back to the outside of my house? (Instead of going up and out which is about 8-10 foot)
Then we’d have one room with AC available during the hot days we’d like to stay home.
It’s been drizzling rain the last few days so I’m doing a lot of thinking about how to install railings and the two big steps off upper deck to main deck. Anybody installed timbertech aluminum railing and have some tips I’m all ears. I did pick up this cool little jig for installing the railing that looks like it works great. Not cheap at $34 but all my railing should end up at exactly the same height and keep my OCD satisfied.
Hope you all enjoy your weekend!!
Here’s another idea or question. Since I have this old unused bbq area in my living room with about a 2x2 foot opening I’m wondering if it might be possible for me to install a small AC unit in this space and drill a venting hole out the back to the outside of my house? (Instead of going up and out which is about 8-10 foot)
Then we’d have one room with AC available during the hot days we’d like to stay home.
It’s been drizzling rain the last few days so I’m doing a lot of thinking about how to install railings and the two big steps off upper deck to main deck. Anybody installed timbertech aluminum railing and have some tips I’m all ears. I did pick up this cool little jig for installing the railing that looks like it works great. Not cheap at $34 but all my railing should end up at exactly the same height and keep my OCD satisfied.
Hope you all enjoy your weekend!!
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drivesitfar
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Here’s the bbq hole in case any of you handy smart HVAC guys might have some suggestions. The back wall is concrete block about 8 inches thick to the south side of my house about 6 foot off the ground.
The forecast has it being 90 degrees here in about 10 days.
The forecast has it being 90 degrees here in about 10 days.
mike93lx
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I guess you could core drill for a vent and use a portable unit
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drivesitfar
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Also if any of you know of a good AC small unit that I can research please mention the brand and or model number please do.
Any good Small Air Conditioning threads I could and or should look at to learn more please mention them and or include the link.
Or I’ll start one as I research this myself cause I’m sure I’m not the only person that doesn’t think window AC units are safe and good security for your home. And as much as I’d love to spend all my time in our bedroom I think having the living room, dining room and kitchen cool makes more sense.
Thanks again everyone in advance for your tips and for following along
Any good Small Air Conditioning threads I could and or should look at to learn more please mention them and or include the link.
Or I’ll start one as I research this myself cause I’m sure I’m not the only person that doesn’t think window AC units are safe and good security for your home. And as much as I’d love to spend all my time in our bedroom I think having the living room, dining room and kitchen cool makes more sense.
Thanks again everyone in advance for your tips and for following along
mike93lx
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Windows are too easy to break for me to worry about the security from a window a/c
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drivesitfar
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Kinda like a master lock padlock isn’t it? If someone wants to get in they will but I like to think the idiots like to take the easier path so anything a person can do to cause a delay or a problem for them can help.
I did an initial search for small AC units and have yet to find a good one so I might start a new thread and see what I can find or maybe find an hvac expert with some ideas.
Funny talking about AC when it’s pouring rain and mid 50’s at the minute but it’s going to warm this summer here
I did an initial search for small AC units and have yet to find a good one so I might start a new thread and see what I can find or maybe find an hvac expert with some ideas.
Funny talking about AC when it’s pouring rain and mid 50’s at the minute but it’s going to warm this summer here
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drivesitfar
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Hot weather is coming to the PNW so still looking for a great solution to our lack of AC but I’m sure we will be ok with the 3 big fans for another year or so if no AC solution found.
I want to give a big shout out to the guys making YouTube videos about installing cause with the purchase of this $35 jig (tools and trade decks snd carpentry invented and showed how to use) and some very good tips from Dr Decks and several others my bride and I were able to install all the timbertech black aluminum railing in a day. It also comes in white but my bride thought black would look much better and I think she’s right again.
The lawn could use another layer of good top soil and compost with more seed and the use of my new $50 leveling tool but it’s starting to look like a lawn again. This leveling tool was a lucky buy cause I just bought the most popular one on Amazon that was also on sale and it’s built like we’d expect from tools 50+ years ago. Thick gauge, nice paint and adjustable 6 foot handle with a nice grip on it.
Here’s to another good day above dirt.
I want to give a big shout out to the guys making YouTube videos about installing cause with the purchase of this $35 jig (tools and trade decks snd carpentry invented and showed how to use) and some very good tips from Dr Decks and several others my bride and I were able to install all the timbertech black aluminum railing in a day. It also comes in white but my bride thought black would look much better and I think she’s right again.
The lawn could use another layer of good top soil and compost with more seed and the use of my new $50 leveling tool but it’s starting to look like a lawn again. This leveling tool was a lucky buy cause I just bought the most popular one on Amazon that was also on sale and it’s built like we’d expect from tools 50+ years ago. Thick gauge, nice paint and adjustable 6 foot handle with a nice grip on it.
Here’s to another good day above dirt.
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Jayman17
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Drives, that railing really finishes off your deck nicely! Well done. Do the posts tie into the framing below or just attach to the decking?
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drivesitfar
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Jay: thank you and I totally agree that the extra money to buy a pre constructed aluminum railing is well worth it.
As you can see in pics before timbertech decking was installed that I planned for mounting the posts in 4x8’s or 2 2x8’s that were then taped with 12 inch g tape.
One thing to mention when we ordered the railing we had a choice if buying 5 6 foot sections and hoping it would be enough for our 30 foot 9 inch deck or buying 4 8 foot sections or 4 6 foot and one 8 footer. We took a chance and bought 5 6 footers and it’s a couple inches more from the end on south side than north but I didn’t have to cut any railing. We also put the railing together in 2-3 sections at a time before bolting the posts to the deck. It’s not perfection but not bad for a couple that build a deck every 30+ years.
For some of you that think it rains all the time in the PNW you can be correct some years but May was amazing with temps in the 60’s mostly and less than about 10 days of rain. June is maybe even better so far and no rain and nice temps for the next couple weeks.
As you can see in pics before timbertech decking was installed that I planned for mounting the posts in 4x8’s or 2 2x8’s that were then taped with 12 inch g tape.
One thing to mention when we ordered the railing we had a choice if buying 5 6 foot sections and hoping it would be enough for our 30 foot 9 inch deck or buying 4 8 foot sections or 4 6 foot and one 8 footer. We took a chance and bought 5 6 footers and it’s a couple inches more from the end on south side than north but I didn’t have to cut any railing. We also put the railing together in 2-3 sections at a time before bolting the posts to the deck. It’s not perfection but not bad for a couple that build a deck every 30+ years.
For some of you that think it rains all the time in the PNW you can be correct some years but May was amazing with temps in the 60’s mostly and less than about 10 days of rain. June is maybe even better so far and no rain and nice temps for the next couple weeks.
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mike93lx
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Those temps are perfect. And fantastic work on the deck!
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drivesitfar
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Thanks Mike for taking the time to post a few good words!!
Hey guys (and gals if any are following my thread) I’d like to give a huge shout out to our local hardware lumber company (Dunn Lumber) because they not only provide superior products their customer service is a big notch above any others in our area.
Anyway we had a couple damaged parts of the railing sections and they were replaced immediately and we finished our railing section and it looks amazing now.
I’m in the process of building two big steps 6.5 inches high and 16.75 deep so we can finish installing the timbertech on our small upper deck.
Since TV and movies have been so so lately with not much on we’ve been doing a puzzle or two a week that I’ve been picking up here and there on Craigslist and offerup. I honestly think puzzling helps keep the stress of remodeling at a manageable level and I think it helps keep your brain sharp while solving problems.
Hope you all have a grand evening!!
Hey guys (and gals if any are following my thread) I’d like to give a huge shout out to our local hardware lumber company (Dunn Lumber) because they not only provide superior products their customer service is a big notch above any others in our area.
Anyway we had a couple damaged parts of the railing sections and they were replaced immediately and we finished our railing section and it looks amazing now.
I’m in the process of building two big steps 6.5 inches high and 16.75 deep so we can finish installing the timbertech on our small upper deck.
Since TV and movies have been so so lately with not much on we’ve been doing a puzzle or two a week that I’ve been picking up here and there on Craigslist and offerup. I honestly think puzzling helps keep the stress of remodeling at a manageable level and I think it helps keep your brain sharp while solving problems.
Hope you all have a grand evening!!
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