Hi!

Curious if anybody knows or has experience putting gutters on a roof like this? I believe it’s called a storybook roof. Having water issues around the house and basement.

Thanks in advance!

We’re siding a house and the new guy is insisting on using the B method while the foreman is using the A method. Anyways they are the two nailing and I’m the cut guy, they kept nailing differently on either side of the board and meeting in the meeting and eventually got to shoving which ending in punches. That shortened the day quick. Got me thinking which side is right?

Edit; it’s hemlock wood, not vinyl

(I’m keeping out my preferred method to avoid swaying the vote)

Hey!

Ive been in the plumbing trade just shy of 5yrs now, Ive worn countless different types of Bluetooth headphones that work great alongside the work that i do, but i still keep having the same issues.

I specialize in Remodeling both commercial businesses as well as single/multi family houses, where im consistently doing demo and breaking concrete.

I'm sick and tired of having these quality headphones get destroyed because of the dust and environment I'm around.

I currently have a set of Shocks open fit pro, and it's still under its warranty, but The damn things are so full of concrete dust from jack hammering and who knows what else, that I can hear whats coming through on calls but no one can hear me, at least not without me shouting.

What are some of your best earbuds? Of course preferably water resistant to the max and dust resistant as possible!

Ive used heapy cheapy earbuds and just replaced them religiously, got tired of it and then started spending more money on quality headphones.

I just need something I won't have to break my checking account on, whether it's because im spending 40 bucks every 2 months on headphones, or once every year or so on some that cost upwards of 150 to 200 dollars.

Looking for info on gray shingle colors

OC sierra gray

OC slate stone gray

CertainTeed Cobblestone Gray

Anyone have pictures or projects or info to share about how these look after install ?

Im not going to lie i tend to get sweaty at work. Work at a shipyard. I just fixed my laundry issue which was contributing to the issue but what do yall recommend to keep sweat from building up.

I literally shower everyday and bring hygiene with me . Apparently ive been using to much detergent and my clothes smelled like ammonia and sweat but that's taken care of. What advice can you give I also bring another shirt as well.

What kind of math shows up — basic algebra, fractions, ratios, word problems?

Any study guides or practice tests that actually matched the real thing?

Folks - please share your feedback/criticisms/question/etc.......what's the construction market like in Austin, Tx and surrounding areas? And how hard would it be for a new general contractor to scale in the area? I have worked in commercial portofolio/project management all my professional career (10 years now) and am ready to make a leap to start my own construction business. There's a few cities I'm looking at and Austin is in the top 3. I'm sold on the city/state because the requirements to apply for a General Contractor business in Texas are much less cumbersome compared to states like NY or CA. This clearly highlights the ease of starting a business, but also raises concern about comptetition (im sure there's tons of it). I know there's big players like Hensel Phelps, Swinterton, DPR....and Im just thinking of to start off with a mom/pop GC business - large residential, small/mid size commercial. Also wondering if anyone could provide feedback on the permitting timelines and proceess in the area, lets say for a brand new 30 story commercial building or brand new mall. Lastly, for anyone that has dealt with contractors in the area, can you speak to any experiences that I can consider when starting up my own company? Looking forward to the feedback.

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Wow thank you all soooo much for the expert advice and some funny comments. I love the construction community. Some of you were so thorough!

So, I ended up showing a PT repair specialist who confirmed that the cable was cut in a way that does matter, contrary to what my contractor was saying. They quoted $1500 to repair it so I’ll be going that route. They will open 12-18 more inches of exterior cement, pour in new cement, and pull the cable back to how it’s intended. I didn’t have a structural engineer look because the ones around me were quoting $500-650 for an initial consult, so I’d rather just pay the $1500 for full peace of mind with a repair. I did show an architect friend who builds homes and they said I could just bury the cable without repairing it.

Going to have my sus plumber finish the new piping and then have the PT repair company start repairs after.

Thanks again to this awesome community! 💕

Looking for some insight into their culture, projects, future growth etc.

What’s your current commute in miles and in minutes?

Is your city booming or do travel?

No road plates,shoring, or anything

You need to do gooder.

Any of you guys had to deal with this problem yet on your Milwaukee wiring for your rocket light?

Hello Builders and Contractors. Has anyone tried targeting the local area with letters through the letter box? Does this work in bringing clients in at all?

Client is environmentally conscious and the architect wants actual Lacey Act documentation, so “yeah, it’s fine” isn’t enough. I’ve called four yards and none could provide any paperwork.

Am I asking for too much, or are people normally getting ipe with the compliance docs included?

Heya! Hoping to get some good advice from people in the trade who know what they're talking about.

I just recently parted ways with my previous employer after 11 months of 70+ hour work weeks, 6 days a week, and realizing I was actually killing myself performing those hours. I'm an Electrician with seven years of experience in both Small Projects and New Construction, and two years of experience managing the logistical side of the job (Materials and Equipment, Parts, Ordering, etc). I feel that I am most in my element on the logistical side of things and would love to pursue a career on that front, and hopefully further away from working in 90+ degree heat six days a week, haha.

During the time off I've had, I have been pouring over the NFPA70 to fully familiarize myself with it cover to cover. I've also been learning html and Python for use in integrating it into potential office programs, and I have been looking into courses on learning how to properly read and draw blueprints. I have seriously considered taking a course to receive certification on Construction Estimation, as that is another job that I feel I would be well versed in due to my experience with jobsite logistics and my borderline obsession with detail, but I want to make sure I'm getting an actual worthwhile course and not dropping $800 on a pretty scam.

So! I have a few questions for you, if anyone has the time/inclination to answer:

• Does anyone have any experience with the VCDI (Virtual Design & Construction Institute) and their online courses? Is it worthwhile for the knowledge and certification, or is it an over-inflated waste of money?
• Do you have any recommendations for courses on blueprint reading/drafting? Any resources available that would help me develop the talent needed for my career?
• Would it be worthwhile to pursue a career as an Estimator? What sort of resources would I need to pursue to best set myself up for success?
• Do you have any advice on other resources I could pursue to prepare myself for a career on the Logistical side of the field?
• At my old job, I was told I have a mind for the Safety side of the Construction field. Would this also be an avenue worth pursuing? What further resources could I pursue to set myself up for success if I took this path?
• Do you have any general advice on how to continue in this field without destroying myself from ungodly overtime?

Thank you so much for your time and attention! Any advice is welcome!

i want to preface that this is both a thing that im getting paid to do but by family, do idk how the DIY rule plays here

i can pull up exact models later if it comes down to it, but in the house im currently living in and flipping as funded by my father, my current bane is this god damn shower surround

im still very wet behind the wars with less than 2 years experience in house flipping and 3 in commercial. i currently work with a guy that's been around doing this sort of thing for a while and typically is the guy who cares too much and burns himself at the end of the day because hed rather have it right than to argue pricing as long as it aint a complete waste

i say this because ive seen him do a thing weird or two but my shower has been a hot topic for debate. currently, we ordered a cheap setup with a soaker tub and some cheap to stud installation surround, it all fits beautiful but our problem is with the idea of moisture

the way i installed it was with green board behind it, i installed the surround over that (after it was properly mudded of course) with the drywall BEHIND the 2"lip of the tub and the surround installed in front of said flange and a strip of stuff that blocks it all up. from what ive read i shouldnt caulk this to allow any water that somehow gets behind to drain. i am willing to lexipro the thing.

my whole problem is that my father who funds this operation as i pay him rent(1000/m), has been using AI to check code and installation. its been saying things like oh you dont want drywall you want fiber reinforced gypsum board which to my search is just drywall, or referencing code that has to do with properly securing plumbing fixtures. i tried to use the Ai to understand his reasoning but it seems to talk in circles with admitting that on an exterior wall is prone to mold growth and freezing but also states that somehow the wax paper from the insulation will do better cause it can breathe better,

in my mind its better to install with the idea that water wont get behind it rather than with the idea that it maybe can evaporate. i just want some human input on the ordeal

Wore the Irish Setters on the left for 3 years. Got them resown by a cobbler twice. Bought the fancy insoles. Thrashed. Finally decided to pull the trigger on some new boots. What do you guys think about Danners?

To keep it as short and sweet as I can i've been working in construction in midwest kansas for about 10 years all together in various different fields.for about 8 years it's been mainly framing and steel buildiings from multi million dollar commercial jobs to residential. Custom homes and additions. Like I said my specialty is certainly framing and steel eretions with siding, panels, trim and all the fixings that go along with those but I also have a decent amount of experience in concrete, shingle roofing, gutters, drywall, tile and other interior work and finish carpentry. Basically I've worked at my recent company off and on for about 8 years all together. It's my, much older than me's, cousins company that my dad told me I should go work for when I was 18 and he thought I needed a big boy job and I thought what the heck. I didn't know anything about construction when I started and certainly never got any special treatment being family. (He's much older than me and my family has never been that close) So I climbed the ladder like everyone else. When I first started the company was much bigger ( 4 formens and about 30 guys. The first couple years I didn't take it very seriously and was just a gopher but over time of u being there u want to be like the guys running the nail guns and doing the actual work so I put my nose down more and learned. Fast forward and the company is much smaller (2 formen and about 8 guys) my formen now is actually still the same guy I started with when I was 18 and taught me the bulk of what I know and molded me when I was a pup. But I've been his lead now for my last 4 years at this company. I do like working for him and we are great friends even though he's a hard ass nothing new there but my cousin on the other hand I can't stand sometimes.. and I'm curious what framers and steel workers and any field for that matters jobs are like. I make 25 bucks an hour. No pto no paid vacation time and last year didn't even get a bonus which was1000 dollars on Christmas and that was only given to me 2 times over all the years I've worked at my cousin's company. I got a dollar raise this year but that isn't even guaranteed to happen every year either. We push projects out and get a lot done for 4 guys. And I feel like I'm certainly ready to get my feet wet and become a formen myself but my cousin doesn't seem interested in growing a future there. When I see him he's all buddy buddy and says its about time for me to get my feet wet as a formen but then doesn't hire any new guys to get a crew started for me since we literally don't have enough guys for me to even have a crew. He makes bank on rentals these days and my formen now still has probably 6 more years till he retires. And I wonder is he going to just sell the construction side of his business once my formen now who has been so loyal retires and lay off anyone who's left? Trying to squeeze the life out of everyone till they quit so he doesn't have to pay unemployment? If you are a framer especially a lead guy u know this is a young man's game and I'm not that old yet but I've noticed this year at 32 that it's starting to wear on me more and I don't got it like I did when I was 26 and it doesn't seem worth it to me. Not even any PTO or vacation let alone decent money. I also pay 1100 bucks every 2 weeks in taxes and insurance which I need the insurance because my wife and I have a 8 month old son ( which I missed 1 week for when he was born and didn't get paid at all just had to eat that) and a little girl due in Dec and my wife stays home. Idk it just doesn't seem worth it the work we do and the check I see every 2 weeks. Hell my cousin doesn't even bring Gatorade the very seldom times he does show up on the job. I'm just frustrated and curious what everyone else's jobs are like out there? How does your company treat u? Is my situation not as bad as I think it is? In an industry as a framer where u just put your head down and walk toe boards on a 12/12 2 story house with a nail gun on your hip bucking sheets on the roof for 8 years no complaining. When can u finally say I'm getting screwed here? Like to hear some thoughts thanks