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  1. MarcusGeiser

    Issues with typical cheapskate investor

    Thnk you all for your replies.
  2. MarcusGeiser

    Issues with typical cheapskate investor

    I am buying a house rent to own. The property was to be renovated upon our moving in. We had a date set to move in and it came and went this left me in a bad position. I had to move so when told it was complete we moved in. This was almost a year ago. Being a contractor I understand that some...
  3. MarcusGeiser

    If I get a permit

    What is the roof made of?
  4. MarcusGeiser

    Anyone interested in Putting together a Pittsburgh contractor training seminar?

    I would be open to discuss what would be covered. I think you would know better than me what should be covered. PM me if you would like to shoot ideas back and forth. Some ideas I have are: Common Code Violations Q & A Session Safety on job sites Maybe a few hand outs I could with the...
  5. MarcusGeiser

    Anyone interested in Putting together a Pittsburgh contractor training seminar?

    I would like to put something together in Pittsburgh. Would anyone be interested in working together to put on a training seminar? We coud hash out the details together. I am a contractor and believe we could put together something useful.
  6. MarcusGeiser

    Learning Residential Building Code

    I have a good engineer I found after posting here about another project. Saved thousands in work for a $250 consult. IRC I think is a good start for understanding the code.
  7. MarcusGeiser

    Learning Residential Building Code

    I have both in pdf. What I want to do is build a better base of knowledge. I primarily rehab older houses and want to make them safe and up to code. Maybe more than anything else I like what I do and want to be the best I can be. As I move forward and look to invest in real estate I want to be...
  8. MarcusGeiser

    Learning Residential Building Code

    I have the 2009 IBC Code Book. Other than reading the whole thing and studying it how can I learn the codes. Are there study guides by trade I can use to focus on one thing at a time? How have you guys acquired the knowledge you possess? I understand experience will be the greatest teacher but I...
  9. MarcusGeiser

    Farrier

    I wish homeowner would look past the initial savings and consider net energy loss over the life of the window. I wish every homeowner would require the contractor to pull permits. Level the playing field. But hey the economy is bad so if you get a deal and save $25 a window then let bubba come...
  10. MarcusGeiser

    Driveway

    OK I hace allowed public access to the AFTER photos. I have to change it to public, from just me after I upload them. It was a long day!
  11. MarcusGeiser

    Thank You Guys and a rant

    I have made some mistakes. My biggest one was taking on a partner. I got all jammed a up and will be digging out of that mess for a few more years. I wouldn't declare bankruptcy perhaps a mistake but I am a young old schooler and don't believe in it. As I always say "it is what it is, now what's...
  12. MarcusGeiser

    Driveway

    It seems to be working when I click on it.
  13. MarcusGeiser

    Driveway

    The neighbor wouldn't cooperate and do his side making things, well interesting! This is what it looked like after... https://picasaweb.google.com/107724373724189978645/PointBreezeDrivewayAFTER#5636422983097906658 These are the before shots...
  14. MarcusGeiser

    Thank You Guys and a rant

    Hey guys thank for the replies. Finished a driveway today. 5 yards, truck at noon and gone by 4. Going back tomorrow to clean up and what not PAY DAY! Starting HUD rehab house for an investor this week. Should be fun. Plumbing, Kitchen drywall and 18 windows.
  15. MarcusGeiser

    A job well done

    Thanks, I love your posts, and learn alot from them.
  16. MarcusGeiser

    A job well done

    And I did end up replacing that door the next day!
  17. MarcusGeiser

    A job well done

    Pictures. https://picasaweb.google.com/107724373724189978645/PointingInOakmont# Sorry cant get my ICE on and post the pic. Followed instructions. Pics taken from phone. Load everywhere else? I just keep getting a red symbol. Heres the album.
  18. MarcusGeiser

    A job well done

    Pointing job.
  19. MarcusGeiser

    Thank You Guys and a rant

    I am a contractor and strive to produce the highest quality in all my projects. The longer I spend in the business the frustrating it gets. I cannot find anyone teachable that is interested in learning the why and how. The more I learn the more I find that I don't know. The state of the trades...
  20. MarcusGeiser

    Scaffold

    Give them a break you know what pump jacks cost? WTF. Really, saved to my computer so I can tell my guys we have a new rule. DO NOT DO THIS WHEN I LEAVE FOR COFFEE!
  21. MarcusGeiser

    Bk gnd music: Call of the Tiger

    Construction licensing in Pa is a joke. It takes 5 minutes to fill out the online form and all that is required is liability insurance. A HIC ( Home Improvement Contractor) # is then generated. I imagine that the # is good for tracking complaints but that is about it. I will bet it maks the home...
  22. MarcusGeiser

    Do you get complaints

    On a hardwood floor I usually cover it. Duct tape around the perimeter then plastic held down with painters tape. In the event I am doing extensive demo work I will place a layer of old cardboard under plastic.
  23. MarcusGeiser

    No flashing.

    ICE, I love you man. Best posts any any forum anywhere. You need a blog or something.
  24. MarcusGeiser

    What's the plan Stan?

    Glad I didn't pay the labor to remove each nail and stack those things. I guess aa box of contractor bags was a budget breaker.
  25. MarcusGeiser

    How to proceed on massive rehab project.

    Met with the Engineer last week. Really nice guy explained everything to me. Looks like we are not going to have to replace the whole roof. The 4 or so rafters will have new wood sistered in and the roof deck replaced. He is working on a drawing. Does this sound right? I will get pictures soon...
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