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12-14-2020, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Our walls and ceilings are skim coat plaster....that creates a lot of humidity.
We run one dehumidifier in the basement and one on first floor.
Heavy duty commercial units. Biggest problem can be new hardwood flooring s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g up moister after it gets installed. Also this time of year we get forced hot air heat running ahead of starting the finish....and let flooring acclimate for three days minimum.
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Winter builds suck... :-)
Oak gets delivered right after plaster and raining...
We stacks the oak and wraps in a poly tent and adds a dehumidifier ,,,, checked it several times with the meter..
Gets a phone call at some point... hey Ray, the bottom of the slider is sliding out of the house... :-)
I guess I got the oak dry enough... LOL |
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12-14-2020, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
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This is why I hate these TV shows that have to have a remodel done in a week, or some other outrageous time frame. I have had to tell clients that this is not a half hour TV show.... Sometimes the universe just speaks to us and says; Not happening today! Be it the heat, the moisture, the flooring that has to acclimate....or a sub that doesn't show or want to play ball.... it is an inexact science.
Or shipping! I just got my special order email on December 2 for the decking I need to finish the last 17 inches of my deck. Except they sent me more square edge and I want the grooved to continue. They still billed me for grooved and longer lengths I ordered, a 26% overcharge for the wrong order!!!! It's just been a special year....
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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12-14-2020, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
This is why I hate these TV shows that have to have a remodel done in a week, or some other outrageous time frame. I have had to tell clients that this is not a half hour TV show.... Sometimes the universe just speaks to us and says; Not happening today! Be it the heat, the moisture, the flooring that has to acclimate....or a sub that doesn't show or want to play ball.... it is an inexact science.
Or shipping! I just got my special order email on December 2 for the decking I need to finish the last 17 inches of my deck. Except they sent me more square edge and I want the grooved to continue. They still billed me for grooved and longer lengths I ordered, a 26% overcharge for the wrong order!!!! It's just been a special year....
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Wait, you don’t have a 3D printer to mock up all your projects? 
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12-16-2020, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
This is why I hate these TV shows that have to have a remodel done in a week, or some other outrageous time frame. I have had to tell clients that this is not a half hour TV show.... Sometimes the universe just speaks to us and says; Not happening today! Be it the heat, the moisture, the flooring that has to acclimate....or a sub that doesn't show or want to play ball.... it is an inexact science.....
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Ross...I cant watch those remodeling/building shows without laughing. Do people really think that crap is real? I recall an episode showing a homeowner preparing to sand their own hardwood floors......they start the big walk behind sander...like they're actually going to do it......camera cuts to machine running.....and sanding begins....thats when you can see a pair of work boots walking behind the machine that obviously belong to a seasoned professional. Lots of other fake stuff |
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12-16-2020, 08:00 PM
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Location: Somerset Ma
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Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Ross...I cant watch those remodeling/building shows without laughing. Do people really think that crap is real? I recall an episode showing a homeowner preparing to sand their own hardwood floors......they start the big walk behind sander...like they're actually going to do it......camera cuts to machine running.....and sanding begins....thats when you can see a pair of work boots walking behind the machine that obviously belong to a seasoned professional. Lots of other fake stuff
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This is worse than finding out Santa Claus isn't real.....these shows are not real?!?! I try to explain this to my wife when she thinks we can do a project in a weekend. |
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12-17-2020, 12:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
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When I interview with a new client(s) and find out they have not experienced a major renovation project like a kitchen or bath, I like to tell them there are two stages to such a project; Great anticipation, and Lord, when will this end?
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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12-17-2020, 05:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nightfighter
When I interview with a new client(s) and find out they have not experienced a major renovation project like a kitchen or bath, I like to tell them there are two stages to such a project; Great anticipation, and Lord, when will this end?
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I like to ask them how they feel about dust........ 
Last edited by Rmarsh; 08-26-2023 at 06:00 AM..
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12-17-2020, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Hookedagain
This is worse than finding out Santa Claus isn't real.....these shows are not real?!?! I try to explain this to my wife when she thinks we can do a project in a weekend.
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So much fakery in the world...... when a potential customer gets their info about construction/remodeling from a TV show they are ill prepared for reality.
I remember my son at around 8 or 9 years old asking me if Santa was real.....I didnt want him to believe in something fake, and since he was asking.... he wanted the truth... I told him "No" and he responded with "I didnt think so". |
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12-17-2020, 06:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hookedagain
This is worse than finding out Santa Claus isn't real.....these shows are not real?!?! I try to explain this to my wife when she thinks we can do a project in a weekend.
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And for half the cost..... |
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12-18-2020, 04:20 AM
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Trimmed out the top of the closet by the front door to match.
Last edited by Rmarsh; 08-26-2023 at 06:00 AM..
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12-18-2020, 04:27 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Aw, man the stairway came out awesome.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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12-19-2020, 01:16 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Trimmed out the top of the closet by the front door to match.
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Just trimmed or did you drop some flooring as well? To complete the look when looking at it from that balcony? Or is it just a void inside the trim? |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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12-22-2020, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Trimmed out the top of the closet by the front door to match.
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that front door needs a nice door surround. |
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12-16-2020, 10:12 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Guppy
Winter builds suck... :-)
Oak gets delivered right after plaster and raining...
We stacks the oak and wraps in a poly tent and adds a dehumidifier ,,,, checked it several times with the meter..
Gets a phone call at some point... hey Ray, the bottom of the slider is sliding out of the house... :-)
I guess I got the oak dry enough... LOL
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We did 2500 sq ft of Bruce Hardwood, Oak a couple of years ago. We let it sit in the house for a week. It was summer and we had the central air running. No issues. |
No boat, back in the suds.
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