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Old 05-03-2009, 11:37 AM   #1
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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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Old 05-03-2009, 11:40 AM   #2
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Very nice, looks to meet code on all aspects too. Good first go-round.
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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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Old 05-03-2009, 11:47 AM   #4
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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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Real nice, but the rail spacing, baby bird could get his head caught. G
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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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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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Old 05-03-2009, 12:07 PM   #8
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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
OK, how many Benjamins you looking for to give the CO Mr. inspector?
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OK, how many Benjamins you looking for to give the CO Mr. inspector?
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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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Ridge venting looks great ... can never have too much venting ...
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Old 05-03-2009, 12:32 PM   #12
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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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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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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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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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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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What, no wheels? I thought it would at least be a double-wide.
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What, no wheels? I thought it would at least be a double-wide.


Hey I just work on 'em.
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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.




So, your daughter is.....
a bird?




Nice job Dad.
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That looks about the size of my first place...


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