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arwat23 replied to the thread Is This Normal?.I tried doing that for the reviewer. Wasn't enough for them. -
I have observed that many engineers will spec out items that are either hard to find products for, or very difficult to physically do...
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arwat23 replied to the thread Is This Normal?.Quote from the engineer. "Almost every lumber yard carries #1 in dimensional lumbar and is industry standard." I have no idea if it's...
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ICE replied to the thread Safety first!.A guy was installing blocking between ceiling joist, standing on a homemade stool that tipped over. Shot a nail that pinned his hand to... -
ICE replied to the thread Dry or damp?.Dry location.
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BN4537 replied to the thread Is This Normal?.I have observed that many engineers will spec out items that are either hard to find products for, or very difficult to physically do... -
Sifu replied to the thread Is This Normal?.When I see an unusual detail like this, if I really am concerned I just highlight it or make a note that draws attention to it. Almost... -
BPorch with roof (ply, ice and water, architectural shingles) and ceiling. LED down lights in ceiling. NM-B or UF? Thanks.
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They have to be fine with it; it's above the minimum. They can't make a comment like "hey, it's going to be ridiculously hard to find...
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Joe.B replied to the thread Is This Normal?.They have to be fine with it; it's above the minimum. They can't make a comment like "hey, it's going to be ridiculously hard to find... -
arwat23 replied to the thread Is This Normal?.Seems I need to schedule a discussion with the engineer lol.
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I've been at this for many decades and I have never once seen #1 framing lumber anywhere except in span tables. Never in a lumber yard...
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arwat23 replied to the thread Is This Normal?.Except they aren't calling out the stupidity of it. They're fine with it being #1. They have no issue with that. They just want an...
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Joe.B replied to the thread Safety first!.That's just nuts. One in a billion chance. Don't try this at home.
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I had a set of plans for a national fast-food chain that called for treated lumber in the fairly extensive overbuild portion that gives...
