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DukeSilver
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re: Fence Suggestions - Wood vs Metal Posts & Pine vs Cedar
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/25/25 at 9:18 am
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cemented in the right way.
Doing a little research on "best practices" for a fence I'm putting in this weekend.
There are plenty of little different techniques people use based off the youtube videos I've seen.
What do you consider the right way?
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re: Homeowner's claim - roof damage from hail
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/23/25 at 3:46 pm
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He says I will get a check from Progressive for the value of the roof then they will pay a second payout after we have a set number for replacement.
You won’t get the second check for depreciation until the repairs are made.
re: Bulk mulch question
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/21/25 at 9:35 am
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I always go pick it up, have them dump it in the bed of my truck. Delivery on any landscape material will eat you up.
I do the same. It's a short drive so gives me a little break between yards and it's only $28/yard to go pick it up.
The mulch I get from the yard is much better quality than what comes in the box store bags.
re: State Farm home owners
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/20/25 at 1:22 pm
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With current building costs, this would make me pretty nervous.
Yeah, most people don't understand the difference between "home value" and "rebuild cost". Also how high rebuild costs are right now compared to "normal".
re: Sweet viburnum
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/19/25 at 10:42 am
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There was a nice gap from the brick wall.
How far away from the wall did you plant them? They seem pretty close, did they just use one of those electric trimmers on a pole to trim behind the plant and away from the wall?
re: Sweet viburnum
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/18/25 at 4:10 pm
Was searching for a privacy hedge against a fence and have seen these recommended quite a bit.
Searched the board and found your thread, care to share an update a couple of years later?
Also, reading the thread seems like the sweet spot on plant spacing is 4 feet between plants on center and 4 feet set off of the fence as well?
Searched the board and found your thread, care to share an update a couple of years later?
Also, reading the thread seems like the sweet spot on plant spacing is 4 feet between plants on center and 4 feet set off of the fence as well?
re: Does anyone have one of these in their attic?
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/18/25 at 10:37 am
I have one that I put in myself, very easy I think it was $45 on Amazon. If they're already doing work up there that's not an egregious amount if you just want them to knock it out as part of the project.
re: Audio Book suggestions for a long trip.
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/14/25 at 1:25 pm
Dungeon Crawler Carl
re: Tell me your favorite 1000+ page books
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/14/25 at 12:24 pm
Shogun
Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove
re: Seattle / Oregon Trip
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/14/25 at 9:46 am
I'd like to fly in to Seattle and rent one of those sprinter campers for a week and just drive up the coast to all the outdoosry/camping hotspots with the wife and kids.
Anyone ever done that?
Anyone ever done that?
re: Concrete foundation thickness (any pros?)
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/13/25 at 3:16 pm
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What he was referring to is don't have the fireplace flush against the edge or concrete, allow for 1-2' feet overhang on all sides at least.
Gotcha
re: Concrete foundation thickness (any pros?)
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/12/25 at 3:05 pm
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If the fireplace is not laterally supported above grade (at least half the overall height) you will need a wide enough matt to resist overturning from wind loads.
Interesting, hadn't though of that.
Do you think the side that is "touching" the existing slab is supported by the existing slab? And therefore just need to make sure the "back side" of the slab that the fireplace will sit on is a foot or 2 wider than the fireplace itself?
re: Concrete foundation thickness (any pros?)
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/10/25 at 3:16 pm
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Is this to be anchored into the concrete or unanchored?
I am just doing the initial research, so which ever is better.
I have an existing patio. Was planning on pouring this foundation right up to the current one but separated by an expansion joint. It's going to be an L shape with an attached grill and counter top.
It will look different than this, but the below is close enough for an idea of what I'm going for.
I'm actually going for the same look as Matt Risinger's backyard. I can't find a still but if you pause this youtube video at 25:43 that's pretty much what I'm going for.
re: Concrete foundation thickness (any pros?)
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/10/25 at 11:02 am
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why are you not getting an engineer to stamp your foundation plans?
at minimum, you want a footer into the existing compacted ground around the perimeter...
For clarification.
This is an outdoor free standing fireplace with that will be incorporated into an outdoor patio/grill area.
I plan on DIYing it with the occasional help from buddies/neighbors with these plans with minor midifications. Backyardflare
re: Concrete foundation thickness (any pros?)
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/10/25 at 9:05 am
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Please don't put WWF or rebar in 5-in. concrete.
Don't as in it's not necessary?
So a 5" slab is enough, how about the footer?
re: already waiting on dcc book 8
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/10/25 at 9:03 am
Yeah I just finished 7 last night.
Long wait ahead.
Long wait ahead.
Concrete foundation thickness (any pros?)
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/9/25 at 5:44 pm
How thick would a concrete foundation base for a 5,000 pound fireplace need to be? Houston with heavy clay soil.
re: What is the going rate for tree removal?
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/9/25 at 1:31 pm
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Paid 700 for a 30 foot tree including haul.
Just paid this. Tree was next to my garage as well so required lowering it down piece by piece. Houston.
The prices in this thread are wild, is it just super expensive in Louisiana for some reason?
re: Flickering LED bulbs
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/7/25 at 3:54 pm
I have some can lights that don't necessarily flicker, but they do kind of flick on and off, almost like their overheating. I have replaced the bulbs initially thinking that was the issue but it didn't fix it.
What would be the best way to test the cans?
What would be the best way to test the cans?
re: Ultrawide monitor
Posted by DukeSilver on 3/6/25 at 9:13 am
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Dell 34 ultrawide
These have been fantastic monitors.
This looks like a solid option.
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Tons of wasted space with multimedia.
I could see that, non issue for my use though.
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