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Thursday, June 27, 2019
personal shade...
Finished getting all the rafters back in place and trimmed the ends this morning. Ended up having to cut 11 new ones. My friend Joe Blumentritt bought me a big hat to keep me out of the sun until I get all the shade put back together. 86,95,70,0,B
You mentioned that there was some sheathing that was not usable- one possible use for these smaller pieces might be skirting to close off the leading edge of the underside of the lead porch so that it doesn't pressurize.
Nascar does this. The air dams on the fronts of the cars are a fraction of an inch from the pavement and keep the underside from pressurizing, resulting in downforce.
WhyR...Are you a contractor? or just someone who surfs the net and offers insight that isn't based on real world experience. Regardless...best you just sit back and watch. FYI - my blog is a diary...not a dialog.
Actually, I am a contractor, but I'm not looking for work. You don't know my real world experience. My main interest, in my recent comments was in helping to keep your little house from getting blown away. Again. But I'll take your advice.
Looks like the ones they sell at Terlingua Trading Co.....nice!
ReplyDeleteNice hat! I found my wide-brimmed straw hat in D.C. of all places.
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ReplyDeleteYou mentioned that there was some sheathing that was not usable- one possible use for these smaller pieces might be skirting to close off the leading edge of the underside of the lead porch so that it doesn't pressurize.
ReplyDeleteNascar does this. The air dams on the fronts of the cars are a fraction of an inch from the pavement and keep the underside from pressurizing, resulting in downforce.
Nice shade tree
ReplyDeleteWhyR...Are you a contractor? or just someone who surfs the net and offers insight that isn't based on real world experience. Regardless...best you just sit back and watch. FYI - my blog is a diary...not a dialog.
ReplyDeleteNow that's a hat! Don't see how you could do better.
ReplyDeleteNext: Audition for ZZ Top, 1970s version.
ReplyDeleteActually, I am a contractor, but I'm not looking for work.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know my real world experience.
My main interest, in my recent comments was in helping to keep your little house from getting blown away. Again.
But I'll take your advice.
Gee, what a great view from your new casa!
ReplyDeleteThat hat sure will keep the sun off the back of the ears! Looking forward to seeing the finished view!
This isn't my casa. I am building it for a friend who has property near me.
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