re: Advice for a first time home builder

Tigerclaw- what kind of engineer? Curious as there are many fields of engineering.

I am debating the same issue, but have done temporary construction jobs (concerts, events, grandstands, etc) for 40 years. I was basically the GC on my Katrina repairs. Subs will drive you nuts with scheduling and delivery delays. Good luck!

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I’m an engineer and work with construction guys pretty regularly

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Don’t do it. The fact that you are asking the OT for advice on this should tell you that you shouldn’t do it.

I’m picturing one day talking to the mason, “well, I read on Tigerdroppings that you should have reinforced that wall better”