This is prolly a 1 page thread at most
09-11-2014, 08:48 AM
Howdy guys 
Around here way over time is par for the course.
What is the huge mistake? When they built our hose it was supposed to have vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and dining room. They ordered the wrong trusses and it didn't. It was caught early but the trusses were installed and it was sheated.... They were told to change it! We settled on a pretty good size discount to leave it as is. So as far as I am concerned, yes, if they made a huge mistake they can either fix it or start negotiating.
Good luck Gerry
That would be a heat wave ROR ..... 24F here this AM. First frost 
Have a good day fellas!
What is the huge mistake? When they built our hose it was supposed to have vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and dining room. They ordered the wrong trusses and it didn't. It was caught early but the trusses were installed and it was sheated.... They were told to change it! We settled on a pretty good size discount to leave it as is. So as far as I am concerned, yes, if they made a huge mistake they can either fix it or start negotiating.
Good luck Gerry
Have a good day fellas!
09-11-2014, 09:07 AM
09-11-2014, 09:27 AM
Cargo Master
So I bought a new grinder yesterday and it works really well, 4 1/2" Dewalt 10 Amp. It also puts out a lot of sparks. Had a close call. I was grinding on the old shock mount and turned around for some reason and Holly Chit Batman I have a FIRE!
I normally do the grinding in front of the shop and further away from anything flammable but I moved the frame over so I could work in the shop and I just wanted to try the new grinder.
I normally do the grinding in front of the shop and further away from anything flammable but I moved the frame over so I could work in the shop and I just wanted to try the new grinder.
Back when I was building houses I was cutting an i-beam with a gas cutoff saw, didn't notice the sparks were hitting my jeans until I felt the heat from them burning.
09-11-2014, 10:03 AM
Cargo Master
Gerry -When I partake in long projects that should or need to have a timely completion date, what happens if they don't make that date needs to be in the contract. Otherwise, there is very little you can do. At least that is here in the States.
Also, a lot of times payments to the contract are tied to "milestones" attained in the completion of a large project. For example, I pay 1/3 of the total contract when my roof is removed, 1/3 after it is roughed in, and the last 1/3 after it is inspected. It gives the roofer incentive to get the job done, because ultimately, the profit is in the last third. (Some roofers want some down before they start -- but I basically tell them the day you show up and remove the roof you'll get the first payment) It only takes a day to remove a roof.
I wish I could help you more - I think Mitch has another possible solution for you though.
Mitch - Thanks for the thought of reps... I am out of ammo for most in the 1 page thread too...
Also, a lot of times payments to the contract are tied to "milestones" attained in the completion of a large project. For example, I pay 1/3 of the total contract when my roof is removed, 1/3 after it is roughed in, and the last 1/3 after it is inspected. It gives the roofer incentive to get the job done, because ultimately, the profit is in the last third. (Some roofers want some down before they start -- but I basically tell them the day you show up and remove the roof you'll get the first payment) It only takes a day to remove a roof.
I wish I could help you more - I think Mitch has another possible solution for you though.
Mitch - Thanks for the thought of reps... I am out of ammo for most in the 1 page thread too...
09-11-2014, 10:07 AM
Cargo Master
Gerry......Really hate to hear of the contractor problems. 
Your lawyer is a good move.
This is one of the big reasons I do my own work. Then I end up with too much to get done by myself. No good solution........
EDIT: Have you tried to reason with the contractor..?? Be better than court.
Your lawyer is a good move.
This is one of the big reasons I do my own work. Then I end up with too much to get done by myself. No good solution........
EDIT: Have you tried to reason with the contractor..?? Be better than court.
09-11-2014, 10:25 AM
Morning all.
Gerry, dealing with contractors can be a pain. You can take them to court, but that will only make the process slower and will tick them off if they are still working on your garage. You can try to negotiate the error, and that may work. Have them correct it, or reduce the fees. That would be my first step.
Gerry, dealing with contractors can be a pain. You can take them to court, but that will only make the process slower and will tick them off if they are still working on your garage. You can try to negotiate the error, and that may work. Have them correct it, or reduce the fees. That would be my first step.
09-11-2014, 10:53 AM
Morning everyone. 45F here this morning too... That has been par for the course, only difference I notice is that it doesn't get as hot in the afternoon and it gets colder earlier. The wife wants the heat to the house on now too - which she didn't when we moved in a month ago. I have the thermostat set at 60F... But the heat never goes on.
Steve - Yep, I will never forget 9/11. Tried to rep you again, but as previously stated all out of ammo.
Steve - Yep, I will never forget 9/11. Tried to rep you again, but as previously stated all out of ammo.
09-11-2014, 03:05 PM
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Howdy!
8 years active, but I count an additional 4 years at the Air Force Academy when it comes to uniform time. Doesn't count towards retirement though.
29 y/o now....figure by the time I get there...retirement age will have moved a few more years to the right although I do hope to have the option to stop working years before SS kicks in (if it does).
8 years active, but I count an additional 4 years at the Air Force Academy when it comes to uniform time. Doesn't count towards retirement though.
29 y/o now....figure by the time I get there...retirement age will have moved a few more years to the right although I do hope to have the option to stop working years before SS kicks in (if it does).
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Unfortunately, I view SS as another tax that I'll never see any return on.
Speaking of which, I really enjoy having the VW Golf TDI to buzz around town in, but I'm seriously thinking of selling the thing. I moved jobs where I work and I spend a lot more nights at work (don't ask where I work....). I just don't commute more than 2-3 times a week anymore.
I know as soon as I sell the car, I'll get orders in 2 years to move to DC and I'll want the car back.
Speaking of which, I really enjoy having the VW Golf TDI to buzz around town in, but I'm seriously thinking of selling the thing. I moved jobs where I work and I spend a lot more nights at work (don't ask where I work....). I just don't commute more than 2-3 times a week anymore.
I know as soon as I sell the car, I'll get orders in 2 years to move to DC and I'll want the car back.
(Didn't ask "where"......)
Back in the late 70's I was stationed in Fallon NV. Electronic Warfare Range. Great Duty !!...
You folks used to come up and visit from time to time........