General Construction

Is there a standard clearance for a squash box in a garage slab?

We're getting ready to pour the slab for a new garage addition and the plumber just finished setting up the squash boxe...

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posted by dusk_drift_1974

5 comments posted 1mo posted by dusk_drift_1974

Is it normal for a new hire to ask for home utility reimbursement?

I had a wierd one today during our morning production meeting and I'm still trying to process if I handled it right. A...

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posted by SageStone

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Why is my brand new EPDM roof failing after only one year?

I’m running a commercial roofing outfit out of Denver and I’ve run into a situation that has me totally stumped. We did...

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posted by anvil_bear_1976

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Is it normal for a crew to let a toddler hang around the material piles?

My three-year-old has basically joined the union this week while we’re getting the driveway redone. Every time the truc...

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posted by RidgeFinder313

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Tips for multi-run saddle bends that nobody talks about

When you are staring down a wall alredy crowded with horizontal lines and you need to keep your rack tight, the math ge...

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posted by slate_finder_1984

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Finally figured out why my bifold doors wouldn't hang straight

Finally got those four-panel bifold doors hung today and I realized I've been making this way harder than it needs to b...

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posted by WrenDusk

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Spent the morning wrestling with the old Delmag diesel rammer

Spent the better part of the morning wrestling with that old Delmag jumping jack we’ve had sitting in the shop for year...

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posted by ridge_spark_1977

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Is bubble gum actually a real spec for securing a ladder opening frame?

I was looking over the architectural specs for a new project we are starting on Monday and I saw a note that has me com...

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posted by flint_spark

4 comments posted 1mo posted by flint_spark

Is it normal for electrical boxes to be shimmed out with wood scraps?

I'm helping my uncle with some rough-in work on a guest house he's building, and I came across something that looks a b...

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posted by DuskBen12

5 comments posted 1mo posted by DuskBen12

Is it normal for a plumber to insist on digging up the floor instead of just cleaning the pipes?

My main sewer line is backing up again and I'm at my wit's end. The plumber says the old cast iron pipes are choked off...

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posted by copper_bear

5 comments posted 1mo posted by copper_bear

Why do they use scaffolding for sign removal instead of a boom lift?

I’ve been watching this crew take down some heavy-duty lettering on a large marble exterior and I’m genuinely confused...

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posted by RidgeFox88

5 comments posted 1mo posted by RidgeFox88

Is it normal for apprentices to use trash bags as PPE?

I’m on a job site with a couple of new guys and one of them is creative, but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea or just p...

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posted by ZincScout_1979

6 comments posted 1mo posted by ZincScout_1979

Why would a crew choose scaffolding over a lift for removing heavy signage?

I’ve been watching the work on a local landmark where they’re stripping off these massive bronze letters from the exter...

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posted by BasaltBuilder

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Is it normal for a 15k deck to only use three posts?

I just had a crew finish up a new elevated deck. Honestly, I'm feeling a bit uneasy about the final bill. I ended up pa...

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posted by CobaltWalker719

5 comments posted 1mo posted by CobaltWalker719

How do you guys feel about mass timber for a 13-story project in Ohio?

We're finally getting moving on this 13-story build out in Columbus, and it's all mass timber. Using glulam columns and...

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posted by cedar_runner_1977

5 comments posted 2mos posted by cedar_runner_1977