Loneframer

loneframer

Hey,whats up? I'm a new member and am really enjoying the site. I'm glad to see that there are so many contractors with great stories to tell. I have been a framer for about 25 years, but also have been lucky enough to learn more trades along the way. I have experience in asphalt roofing, siding of all types, interior trimwork, kitchen cabinet installation, and in the past few years have done alot of work with vinyl trimboards and composite decking. The project I'm on now is all steel framing with poured concrete floors and radiant heat. The exterior is cedar shake siding with t&g cedar soffits and all vinyl trimboards. I'm looking forward to trading stories and maybe a few friendly insults.

SLSTech

Welcome to CT - just don't pick on the painters or plumbers to much, there not so friendly when there all riled up. Come to think of it, none of us are really... Well welcome to CT anyways

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loneframer

No problem, besides, can painters really read?

simplejack

"A few friendly insults?" - Nice, you came to the right place! Welcome!

AutumnWood Inc.

Welcome to Contractor Talk...........

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Mellison

Hello and Welcome!!!!!!

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strathd

Your from Jersey ? .... We expect insults.

loneframer

Yeah, I'm from Jersey, if you look at the state map I'm right about where the a**hole would be.

strathd

Yup, Loneframer's from jersey.
Hey man, went to high school in bricktown. Go back to visit often.

loneframer

How'd you get the Jersey sand out of your shoes?
Is there much framing going on out there? Things could definitely be better here! Staying busy with custom home right now.

strathd

Not much going on here in ohio. Been a framer for 28 years. In business for the past 15. Doing remodeling lately. Anything I can get. Just finished a 40k kitchen remodel. Used to hate remodeling, but I'm learning to like it, It's work. Went to wildwood where my dad lives 3 years ago to check out the work scene, but it's dominated by the immigrants. Theres a BIG difference in the cost of living between here and jersey. 40k kitchen here is a good job. Granite counter tops ect. Allways wanted to move back there but its not in the cards right now.

loneframer

Yeah, I did a remodel on Park Blvd. in Wildwood a couple years ago, but the immigrant problem is throughout N.J. I had a crew of four good framers and stayed busy with a few loyal G.C.s. Now I'm the loneframer, staying busy with one loyal G.C. working with his crew, doing all phases of carpentry. Possibly will be doing project management on a 120 unit 55 and older private community. Fingers are crossed. It's funny how the things you dislike become your lifeline sometimes. There is a life lesson to be learned there for sure.

strathd

Good luck on the management gig !
This site is a lotta fun.
Later................
Strat

roof-lover

You frame all alone?

Welcome loneframer!

loneframer

I have at times, usually tag team the big ones with tonto.

olyteddy

From Jersey, eh? What exit?

loneframer

That typically applies to North Jersey/ coastal areas,but I get the humor.
Seriously though, I'm halfway between Philly and Ocean City.

seifconst

Yeah, you'll do fine here. Keep a grenade handy at all times.

Welcome to the site.

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