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05-03-2009, 10:37 AM
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Trailer park boy
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Location: Castlegar, BC, Canada
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My first house
My daughter comes to me and says "Daddy, would you build me a house?" and, being the huge sucker for her that I am, I say "Sure, honey."
So here it is, my first whole house job. 
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05-03-2009, 10:40 AM
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Very nice, looks to meet code on all aspects too. Good first go-round. 
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05-03-2009, 10:42 AM
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The Duke
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Framing, Custom Carpentry, Architectural Design
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Location: Maine
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Originally Posted by loneframer
Very nice, looks to meet code on all aspects too. Good first go-round. |
I don't know, the exposure on those roof shingles looks too much
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05-03-2009, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by framerman
I don't know, the exposure on those roof shingles looks too much |
I think they are metrics, should be OK. 
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05-03-2009, 10:52 AM
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Pro
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LI,NY designer, new homes, renovation work, concre
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Real nice, but the rail spacing , baby bird could get his head caught. G
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05-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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Trailer park boy
Trade:
Remodeling
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Castlegar, BC, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by framerman
I don't know, the exposure on those roof shingles looks too much |
I had to scrounge through the truck and my toolboxes just to find enough shims to finish it
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05-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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Professiona Instigator
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Design Build Remodeling Contractor Washington, DC
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No pickets on the hand rail
window looks non functioning, what happens if a fire breaks out?
no gutters or downspout.
foundation does not look solid.
exterior surfaces not primed and painted
No entry door.
I will be call social services in the morning
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05-03-2009, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by rbsremodeling
No pickets on the hand rail
window looks non functioning, what happens if a fire breaks out?
no gutters or downspout.
foundation does not look solid.
exterior surfaces not primed and painted
No entry door.
I will be call social services in the morning
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OK, how many Benjamins you looking for to give the CO Mr. inspector?
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05-03-2009, 11:15 AM
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Professiona Instigator
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Design Build Remodeling Contractor Washington, DC
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Location: Washington, DC/ Maryland
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Originally Posted by loneframer
OK, how many Benjamins you looking for to give the CO Mr. inspector? |
Tree Fifty!
Good job on the house. It must be a nice feeling to kick back and enjoy quality time with the family.
Hopes she gets years of enjoyment out of it. Well done Shane
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05-03-2009, 11:21 AM
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Certified Remodeler
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Kitchen bath remodeler
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05-03-2009, 11:31 AM
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Lack Of All Trades
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Professional handyman services
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southeast Michigan
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Ridge venting looks great ... can never have too much venting ...
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05-03-2009, 11:32 AM
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Trailer park boy
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Remodeling
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Castlegar, BC, Canada
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Originally Posted by rbsremodeling
No pickets on the hand rail - The deck is only about 3/4" high, so rail is cosmetic only.
window looks non functioning, what happens if a fire breaks out? - Roasted Sparrow
no gutters or downspout. - The gutter guy is late
foundation does not look solid. - Solid 1x10
exterior surfaces not primed and painted - All surfaces but cedar have 1 coat primer, 2 coats paint
No entry door. - Look up, its round |
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05-03-2009, 11:35 AM
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Trailer park boy
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Ty guys, it was fun. My daughter was very excited about being able to help me build something. Although once I started using the saws she elected to just watch from far away
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05-03-2009, 11:44 AM
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Maker of fine kindleing
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Quote:
Originally Posted by framerman
I don't know, the exposure on those roof shingles looks too much |
And the first row is not doubled up. Paper?
If you get a CO the inspector must be your drinking buddy.
Congrats on your happy client
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05-03-2009, 11:49 AM
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Framer
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framing/remodeling
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Location: NE Ohio
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Don't think just cause it was for family that she won't eventually contact a lawyer and sue!
Good job man. I have the best time working with my youngest daughter on all kinds of things.
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05-03-2009, 11:52 AM
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Trailer park boy
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Remodeling
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Location: Castlegar, BC, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gus Dering
If you get a CO the inspector must be your drinking buddy. |
Where this was built, I am the king, the mayor and the inspector. No one questions me. 
(except the queen once in a while). 
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05-03-2009, 11:54 AM
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Capra aegagrus
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Remodeler
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Location: Central Pennsylvania
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What, no wheels? I thought it would at least be a double-wide.
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05-03-2009, 11:55 AM
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Trailer park boy
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Remodeling
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinstaafl
What, no wheels? I thought it would at least be a double-wide.
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Hey I just work on 'em.
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05-03-2009, 01:15 PM
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Curmudgeon
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carpentry/remodeling/"Yes M'am we do"
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Location: Beech Grove, Indiana, Birthplace of the "King of Cool"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shanekw1
My daughter comes to me and says "Daddy, would you build me a house?" and, being the huge sucker for her that I am, I say "Sure, honey."
So here it is, my first whole house job.
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So, your daughter is.....
a bird? 
Nice job Dad. 
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05-03-2009, 02:50 PM
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Workin' Hard & Havin' Fun
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Deck Builder
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Location: Reading, PA
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That looks about the size of my first place...
~Matt
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