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Wacky Weds; Deck ledger & post failure

The answer to last weeks issue – posts were only a few inches in the ground & completely unsupported, add a little frost, water &… good thing it was less than 2′ of the ground. For a little shameless self promotion here is how things should be done… Proper Footings & Attachments… Leaves one one […]

Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday January 9, 2013 By SLS

Wacky Weds; Don’t worry, we put plenty of nails in it

Any guesses on the issues – check back next week

Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday January 2, 2013 By SLS

Wacky Weds; Masonary Fail

Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday December 26, 2012 By SLS

Wacky Weds; We have always done it this way…

Oooh, nice… real duct tape & such a lovely insulation job… Ready for this, it also passed inspection

Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday December 19, 2012 By SLS

Wacky Weds; Duck / Duct Tape is not meant for Ducts

Quack, quack… Repeat after me – duct tape is not meant for ducts, it is meant for ducks… No, this was not a homeowner either, it was done by a professional company & it had passed both the rough & final inspections. (It also passed the duct leakage test, now as for how long it remains […]

Filed Under: Wordless Wednesday December 12, 2012 By SLS

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