What non automotive projects and repairs are you doing?

Post by **volvolugnut** » 27 Oct 2020, 14:00

Old stone is cool (attractive). Old container is hot (too warm).
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Post by **manovlov** » 27 Oct 2020, 14:03

Yes, yes, I admit that. But, the interest of ship containers is that you may build everywhere, like bring them as high as the top of tree...

Post by **volvolugnut** » 28 Oct 2020, 11:57

Shipping containers are interesting, I admit. They have been used in many ways. However, the corrugated sides provide a lot of the structural strength. Cutting out openings for door and windows may cause failure. Be careful. In the USA, city land use zoning laws sometimes limit building types.
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Post by **BlackBart** » 28 Oct 2020, 12:03

manovlov wrote: 27 Oct 2020, 12:58
Welding will be useful if I switch from an old traditional house to a container assembly...

Now these are also things I know how to do! A minimal glass and steel shape located carefully with an ancient stone building could be cool. The old and the new can speak to each other if done well.

Most containers are limited to 8' wide, so they are long skinny shapes. By the time you add insulation and wall finish, you have a very narrow space, and not very tall either. You can cut them up and add them together - at some point you are spending more than just framing it with all new.

Post by **manovlov** » 28 Oct 2020, 12:26

BlackBart wrote: 28 Oct 2020, 12:03
manovlov wrote: 27 Oct 2020, 12:58
Welding will be useful if I switch from an old traditional house to a container assembly...
Now these are also things I know how to do! A minimal glass and steel shape located carefully with an ancient stone building could be cool. The old and the new can speak to each other if done well.

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Post by **volvolugnut** » 28 Oct 2020, 13:46

Manovlov, Like me, you are posting a lot the last few days. Has your outdoor weather turned to winter? At my home, we had 2 days of freezing rain and steady temperature about 31 to 34 F (0 to 1 C).
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Post by **manovlov** » 28 Oct 2020, 13:49

Hy it's unbelievable, 28 October 16 °... Too hot... For the moment, everything is okay.

paul66 · Post by **paul66** » 29 Oct 2020, 17:40

ripping out old tile and painting the house. tons of fun!! lol.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 29 Oct 2020, 18:59

paul66 wrote: 29 Oct 2020, 17:40 ripping out old tile and painting the house. tons of fun!! lol.

Yes, not really fun but it can be satisfying when you finish.
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Post by **abscate** » 30 Oct 2020, 05:17

Put in a on demand hot water heater to replace the 15 year old 50 gallon that did 7 girl showers a day for many , many years