Enough of COVID...what are you doing to the house?

[nobbie48]

6000 psi concrete for a shed? Is your dad related to kevin?

It's a pad for a cruise missile. 6000 PSI Heat resistant, post tensioned.

The bare minimum is usually between 2,000 and 3,000 psi for fill and simple surfaces (e.g., patios or sidewalks). ACI sets 2,500 psi as the structural concrete minimum. Pavement, slabs, and footings can be up to 4,000 psi. Suspended slabs, beams, and girders (typically found in bridges) might be 5,000 psi.Jun 14, 2022

High strength concrete is more work as well. Are you planning to vibrate?

4" is OK

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[sburns]

Done!

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Thank Christ the surface underneath is nice and even. Now time for black styrofoam…tomorrow!

Siding is coming tomorrow. One week earlier than expected. The pressure is now on.

Hold on, you already had siding with foam underneith as insulation, and now you are kind putting it back the same way with vinyl siding? (I haven't been following along recently)

 

[mimico_polak]

6000 psi concrete for a shed? Is your dad related to kevin?

No no…6000psi is for the bottom edge of the house. As below…



Way overkill but wtf do I know. This doesn’t even take any load.

 

[mimico_polak]

Hold on, you already had siding with foam underneith as insulation, and now you are kind putting it back the same way with vinyl siding? (I haven't been following along recently)

No. I had stucco in that particular section. The rest of the house is brick.

That wall is getting siding and brick, and I wasn’t planning on installing it ON the stucco without knowing what’s underneath.

Now I know.

EDIT: new tool just came in…

 

[mimico_polak]

First layer of insulation is 80% done (1 wall where shed is and top 3.5ft we can’t reach).

Second layer started!

 

[nobbie48]

Something I never thought of is where to put the vapour barrier in a climate where air conditioning is the normal temperature changer. If the VB goes on the warm side it would be just under the siding not the drywall.

If we get to that point here do we have to go with reversible VB's?

 

[mimico_polak]

Something I never thought of is where to put the vapour barrier in a climate where air conditioning is the normal temperature changer. If the VB goes on the warm side it would be just under the siding not the drywall.

The reflective insulation acts as a vapour barrier.

Notably @backmarkerducati mentioned that insulating from the inside could cause issues with the brick and exterior insulation is the way to go.

The insulation doesn’t make full contact with the brick as it’s impossible and there will be channels for any water or condensation to come down to the bottom.

It’s actually going better than I expected.

We’re renting a big scaffold on Monday.

 

[GreyGhost]

The reflective insulation acts as a vapour barrier.

Notably @backmarkerducati mentioned that insulating from the inside could cause issues with the brick and exterior insulation is the way to go.

The insulation doesn’t make full contact with the brick as it’s impossible and there will be channels for any water or condensation to come down to the bottom.

It’s actually going better than I expected.

We’re renting a big scaffold on Monday.

What was the decision regarding window sills? Are you bending metal or trying to use something stone like?

 

[mimico_polak]

What was the decision regarding window sills? Are you bending metal or trying to use something stone like?

Bending metal. Dad is all ready and rearing to go. He will finish strapping one wall while I line up the second insulation layer…and he will play with his brake.

 

[sburns]

Bending metal. Dad is all ready and rearing to go. He will finish strapping one wall while I line up the second insulation layer…and he will play with his brake.

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Nice seem you and your dad are well geared, sure this isn't a side hustle you have been wanting.

 

[Baggsy]

Finally, got to painting the bathroom ceiling today. Hopefully the mould is gone.

 

[crankcall]

@mimico , I sure you realize how friggin lucky you are to have a handy dad . And one you can work with . That’s gold.


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[nobbie48]

Finally, got to painting the bathroom ceiling today. Hopefully the mould is gone.

Minor mold is no biggie IMO. My problem was 60 years of non compatible paints in the dampest room in the house.

I toy with putting a humidistat in the room to turn on the exhaust fan automatically.

I have one small spot about 3" diameter that is still peeling and it's on the short list. I'll start all over again with the right primers and paint.

As I understand it with mold, there are mold stain removers but they don't kill the mold. Then there are the mold killers. Chlorine bleach apparently doesn't work well in the long run.

 

[nobbie48]

First layer of insulation is 80% done (1 wall where shed is and top 3.5ft we can’t reach).

Second layer started!

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Does this equate to tin foil hats for the whole family?

 

[mimico_polak]

Does this equate to tin foil hats for the whole family?

This is the point. No govt will be able to see me from space.

 

[mimico_polak]

@mimico , I sure you realize how friggin lucky you are to have a handy dad . And one you can work with . That’s gold.


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I don’t think I could ever repay him.

And the time spent with him at 69 years old is amazing.

Im super lucky to have him around and in good health.

 

[mimico_polak]

Nice seem you and your dad are well geared, sure this isn't a side hustle you have been wanting.

He’s always pushed me to quit and start our own gig. It’s not for me. I’m not handy enough on my own, and he’s 69.

Mind you I’d love to do so on a side hustle basis. But then time away from the family on weekends and evenings…

Tough call. Always in the back of my mind.

I asked him a few times how he learned so much, and he basically said ‘it was either learn to do this, or the family starved during the rough times.’

 

[nobbie48]

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I asked him a few times how he learned so much, and he basically said ‘it was either learn to do this, or the family starved during the rough times.’

I think that attitude brings a satisfaction beyond the comprehension of so many people.

 

[mimico_polak]

I think that attitude brings a satisfaction beyond the comprehension of so many people.

He always told me ‘learn to work with your hands and you’ll never be without a job’.

Worst case scenario I think I could make it work.

I may be a Polak but I’m not completely useless.

 

[crankcall]

I’ve been asked by a lot of people when I’m building sailboat rigging , trouble shooting a diesel or building furniture , how did you learn this ? Fast answer is I’m just handier than the guy that needs help , not a professional by a long shot . I suspect in many cases , mine , handy is confidence.


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