The DIY thread - DIYourself
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Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
I'm surprised at how much I got done too, and also snuck a ride in there Saturday morning. I'm waiting for our structural engineer to be back in the office so I can get his opinion. I'll probably pay someone come out and take a look too. I don't want to count out steel plate reinforcement etc. if that's an easier path to go vs pouring a bunch of footings.
So what's the best way to drop romex underneath a girder? Somehow I don't think this is approved these days. I don't have any intersecting walls to "tee" in either.
So what's the best way to drop romex underneath a girder? Somehow I don't think this is approved these days. I don't have any intersecting walls to "tee" in either.
I Ride Bikes
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If you don't have another wall to drop down and then into that wall it's tough. You will have to build something out at least thick enough for the cable and then put nail plates on top. Maybe some furring strips in a corner or possibly make the last bay 2x6 framing. Either way, aside from trenching the floor, you will have to build some sort of soffit to put the cables in.
I would ask the engineer if he would allow drilling through like they did first.
missed the update.
a flitch plate might work, but i'm fairly sure you gotta put the columns back in or go all steel. the good news is that you can put them where you want them now, as long as the span between isn't more than 8' - ie you could make a nice, centered entrance between areas.
you can't "fix" that hole where the romex comes through, so it may as well stay if the outlet is remaining. a couple more 2x4 to hold up the beam, and you have your temporary support in place to do the new columns!
i don't see nails tying those 2x10s (?) together. Might be a lack of them contributing.
good project !
a flitch plate might work, but i'm fairly sure you gotta put the columns back in or go all steel. the good news is that you can put them where you want them now, as long as the span between isn't more than 8' - ie you could make a nice, centered entrance between areas.
you can't "fix" that hole where the romex comes through, so it may as well stay if the outlet is remaining. a couple more 2x4 to hold up the beam, and you have your temporary support in place to do the new columns!
i don't see nails tying those 2x10s (?) together. Might be a lack of them contributing.
good project !
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Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
I spoke w/ a structural engineer this morning and he told me this was acceptable practice back in the 60's, and that it wouldn't have been built this way without a continuous footing along the girder. This was someone I called who does evaluations & designs, and who could have instead tried to sell me on coming out to look at it. My neighbor who is an architect has yet to look at it, and I'm still going to talk to the structural guy at work. But if they all say similar things I'm just going to replace the wall in kind. Either way I have permits already, so an inspector still has the final say.
On the power there is a duct run boxed out so I can probably work the wiring through there. I was just wondering if there was some other mystical way I wasn't thinking of.
On the power there is a duct run boxed out so I can probably work the wiring through there. I was just wondering if there was some other mystical way I wasn't thinking of.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
hey man if you ever need me to lend a hand im always here
Thanks, I might take you up on it if I need some muscle. Would buy Pancheros.
pkovo
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If that's true, that sure makes things easier for you. I wonder if the footer would be sufficient enough for you to carry a point load if you used spaced posts rather than rebuilding that wall. That would allow you to open rooms up and change the layout if you wanted to.
I have nothing constructive to add about the wire, but keep posting pics as you go.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
I want to leave the layout the same, since one room is the 4th bedroom in the house. Didn't get to the structural guy at work today unfortunately. Hopefully I can get my neighbor over this weekend for his opinion.
Otherwise, I'll be replacing some rotted studs this weekend. Fun! Also will try to finish up the wiring so I'll be ready for inspections as soon as framing is figured out.
Otherwise, I'll be replacing some rotted studs this weekend. Fun! Also will try to finish up the wiring so I'll be ready for inspections as soon as framing is figured out.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
New wall coming along
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Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Got a few things done this weekend
Recessed lights are up, still waiting on 2 more LEDs
Replaced rotted 2x4 wall under girder. That last stud is plumb, it's an illusion from the wire. I checked it immediately after taking this pic, I was like WTF!!!
Fixed utility sink drain line and replaced some more rotten wood. Also made a pile of dirty work clothes.
Recessed lights are up, still waiting on 2 more LEDs
Replaced rotted 2x4 wall under girder. That last stud is plumb, it's an illusion from the wire. I checked it immediately after taking this pic, I was like WTF!!!
Fixed utility sink drain line and replaced some more rotten wood. Also made a pile of dirty work clothes.
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Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Thanks. Been using the weeknights for smaller stuff, mostly electrical. I have to add outlets to bring it up to code. I also have to rearrange some existing outlets, which means running new wire (see last pic, that box was on the other stud and now the wires are goofy). It's slowly moving along. This weekend will be replacing more sole plate & stud bottoms. Should go quicker this time around now that I have my workflow figured out.
Basement project coming along nicely.
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Kitchen project is coming up on a year, and there is some crown molding, and electrical work left - along with the pantry. Once piece i was looking forward to was the glass tile back-splash. along with the led under cabinet, and in-cabinet lighting. got those done about a week ago.
Celebrating with Flying Fish Grand Cru - yummy.
The grout is actually a nice red-brick, but it doesn't get picked up at this angle. The champagne colored item along the top edge of the splash is part of an under cabinet wire mold from legrand - cool system, has a couple usb ports in it for charging stuff - think i'm going to spray it black to blend in.
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Kitchen project is coming up on a year, and there is some crown molding, and electrical work left - along with the pantry. Once piece i was looking forward to was the glass tile back-splash. along with the led under cabinet, and in-cabinet lighting. got those done about a week ago.
Celebrating with Flying Fish Grand Cru - yummy.
The grout is actually a nice red-brick, but it doesn't get picked up at this angle. The champagne colored item along the top edge of the splash is part of an under cabinet wire mold from legrand - cool system, has a couple usb ports in it for charging stuff - think i'm going to spray it black to blend in.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Thanks, kitchen looking good. Don't you have a bathroom project going too?
The bathroom project was above the kitchen - so it needed to get done first. its all wrapped up except for the heat and moldings. I should work on that today....esp the heat part...
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Went with the double stack/running bond look for something different. Didn't look right just stacked or soldiered. and too busy with the textured tile doing a std running bond. Polishing the cut edge, and ripping glass tile was an interesting project..luckily a small space.
Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
Should have gone for a ride instead. Wonder how long this has been going on? Looks like a while based on the dusty insulation
And my only access point....
And my only access point....
jackx
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Red Mosquito
Formerly RLB the Scrapple Boy
A little over 2 feet. Fortunately just short enough for me to actually get in there. It just dawned on me that it probably happened when we got the ducts cleaned. Oval to round junction held together with 55 year old tape it the real culprit. Going to see if I can find a proper elbow at home depot, but I'm doubtful.