Discussion Forum
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Ever hear of this?
A local GC friend came by to chat with me today and had to leave to go back and put a tarp over his first floor deck before it snows tonite.…
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What is your favorite home show?
Been laid up after minor surgery and have been watching alot of tv. I have been following American Builder and the main carpenter Jim makes me laugh. As for smart…
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Lightweight Hammers & Injuries
Tried a friend's titanium hammer over the weekend and woke up today with the same pain I used to get when I was swinging the old Estwing. I usualle use…
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Perpetual Care
Is it me or are the crazy people coming out of the woodwork!!! Just recieved a call from a client who I did work for over 6 yrs ago. It…
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Sub charging me for use of my laborer
I hired a roofer to lay down a flat roof last week. The fascia on the house had a fair amount of rot so I gave the OK to replace…
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Framing Lumber
What kind of framing lumber is most used in your area? In southeastern Ma we use alot of SPF and it seems to be getting worse with each delivery. I…
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What tools do you keep on your truck?
Yet again I get to a job and seem to be the only one who carries any tools. This is a small commercial finish job. [Everyone is a sub on this…
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Ceiling Joists
I am installing ceiling joists along 10-7/8 AJS rafters approx 2/12pitch spanning 18' & 16"oc. I am installing the the joists right next to the AJS and where the two…
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How do you handle the heat?
Stopped by a house being framed to check on progress but when I arrived at 11:00am the whole left for the day. Called the framer on the cell and…
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How many carpenters are on your crew?
I was in a development recently and saw a crew of 6 and a crew of 8 framers building two different homes. Both have lulls and thought must be expensive to…