Snap Shots of YOUR Republican Party, 21st Century Style

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Charles

I have to agree with you on those crummy I-joists. They're basically sawdust and glue.

Besides, 2x10's or 2x12's are way cheaper. And you can't stomp a hole in one with your foot.

And as far as codes, isn't BOCA the industry standard?

Chas

Only until some city engineer takes a look at your plans... or god forbid you have to hire a structural engineer to stamp them. Sumbitches, all of 'em.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by bobabode

Only until some city engineer takes a look at your plans... or god forbid you have to hire a structural engineer to stamp them. Sumbitches, all of 'em.

Not all of them, when we had this house built the builder came by with plans showing thee house set way back beside a grove of trees. Apparently the county required a 90 foot setback fronm the front property line and the put the house into the septic drain field.

I said screw that and went to the county. Their engineer said look you only need 10,000 square feet for the drain field. You can't extend it at the bottom because the ground there failed the perc test, but you can go to either side.

Went home sat down at the drwing board, remembered my geometry classes and redrew the plan. Went back to the county same engineer looked and said you have more than enough, signed off on the plan and the house is exactly where we wanted it.

[bobabode]

I was being facetious, Rob. I've had good experiences with most everyone at city hall. Homeowners and historical district fascists? Not so much...