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    Split post...can't remove?? New garage

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    Split post...can't remove?? New garage

    The crack goes through. A little wobbly that post is. So it starts about 8' up. I will have a double truss around it at 14'. End wall. Low wind side. Posts on that side are spaced at 10' and the building is 40'. This is the second one in. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Split post...can't remove?? New garage

    So my concrete was poured a month back and I am getting ready to go for the purlins and trusses when I realized I have a post that is cracked. Thoughts? Some type of steel? (Simpson or 1/4 plate???) 2x6's on all sides...? Cut and splice somehow? Crack is 32". Sent from my Pixel 2 XL...
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    Finally installing my sub-panel! Need some advice... As usual

    Why is that? Because it is in the basement? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Tree where my foundation needs to go -- Advice needed

    We just did this as well. 42 inch maple. Backhoe dug then used is dozer to push it over. We have good compacting soil so dit it in lifts + water. House corner was on this spot. No issue after 6 months yet. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    6-4 ultimate cord end? Ideas

    I have a 100' 6/4 cord I am using for construction to feed a spider box. After construction. What would he ultimate comination of outlets to put on this for a beast of an extension cord? Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Estimate for electrical to storage barn

    All depends on how much oversizing you want. BTW the following comments are my thoughts...I am not an electrician.. I decided to run 2-2-2-4 aluminum to my well pump house. I wanted 60 amps and this was the most cost effective solution I could get. The allowable ampacity of this cable is...
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    Upgraded 320 amp service....2 panels??? Both 200 amps

    The builder of our house didn't do a full load calc. House is 3300sq' - electrical heat, cooling, cooking, etc. Shop will also have an all electric apartment. + Plus plasma cutter, might/Tig, compressor, etc..... Guessing just trying to figure out what possible could be upgraded ( hence the...
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    Feit shop lights Costco

    They circle through most products. They had these in most us locations in November and December. My source doesn't know when they are coming back. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk
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    Upgraded 320 amp service....2 panels??? Both 200 amps

    Hello everyone, New house and new shop being built. Paid 500 to my builder for an upgrade for 320 amp service (separate charge to the utility as well) During my electrical walk through today, the builders electrician said because we have 320 amp service, he would put in a 200 amp panel for...
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    Must use osb!.....metal roof.....condensation question

    Great advice. Thanks using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    Must use osb!.....metal roof.....condensation question

    Love this idea. That would save a lot of work! using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    Must use osb!.....metal roof.....condensation question

    12" trusses...top and bottom cord. 3/4" bolts...lots.... span is 40'. Double trusses 2x6 purlins in top at 2' of. Eave and roof vents. using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    Must use osb!.....metal roof.....condensation question

    Not sure if this is a chevy vs ford question or glock vs sig.... Insulation... Posts in, concrete this week. Reengineering required osb over my 12' truss span for strength. located in the nw. Purlins 2' oc. I will be using a synthetic underlayment. Spray foam isn't an option...
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    Dual skirt boards?

    The holes were dug to the correct depth, concrete guy over filled several. The holes were inspected and passed with concrete, next and final inspection is at the end. using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    Dual skirt boards?

    What sizes are they and was there any concern about critters getting through between them? using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    Dual skirt boards?

    Instead of cutting off a foot of my posts, why not just add a second skirt board? Unfortunately, my metal for the sides is already on site. Thoughts? using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    Sub feed lugs or breakers? Or....

    Yep, that is what i am asking. using Tapatalk....In Renton wa, and i can't change my location from the app......
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    What kind of line to bury? landline/internet/cable

    I have a 2650' spool I can't use....well...i show gray pipe in the trench then I pull it out....and put in the hdpe orange pipe then GLUE on gray sweeps... ;) For internet, we have art, Verizon, and tmobile. With the binge on service with tmobile, you can watch Netflix, YouTube, amazon, etc...
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    Sub feed lugs or breakers? Or....

    Utility is droping a 320amp service to our house being built. From our contractor....yet to be installed meter and panel...i will be running a 2-2-2-4 to a well house for a 60 amp sub. Pretty straight forward, and overkill. Question is for the sub panel going to the workshop. I am...
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