Removing Birds Nest Fire Hazard From Exhaust Vent on Gas Heater

Removing the Fire Safety Hazard that a St Louis Building Code Official Missed

Removing the Fire Safety Hazard that a St Louis Building Code Official Missed 

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Saving a Deck From the Landfill Part 3-

Day 4 Photos of the Structural Deck Repair- 

Installing the Handrails

Rebuilding the Lower Staircase

Simpson Strong Tie Connectors

"St Louis Building Code Department said:

 "Bring the Deck to Current Building Codes or Tear It Down" 

Part 1- Saving a Deck from the Landfill 
Part 2-Saving a Deck from the Landfill
Part 3- Saving a Deck from the Landfill

Part 4- Saving a Deck from the Landfill will post soon ( Power Washing and Paint Next Steps)

Day 4

Upper Staircase Hand Rail Bracing Clean Up	Upper Staircase Completed
Simpson Strong Tie Connector for Post Beam Location	Simpson Strong Tie Connector Post Beam Location
Simpson Strong Tie Connector for Staircase Stringers	Strong Tie Stair Stringer Support Straps 20 ga
Lower Staircase Hand Rails Bracing	Completed Lower Staircase
All Structural Issues Passed Inspection Mar 5, 2012 Power Washing and Paint Next Steps

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Saving a Deck From the Landfill Part 2- Rebuilding the Lower Staircase

Day 3 Photos of the Structural Deck Repair- 

Rebuilding the Lower Staircase

"St Louis Building Code Department said:

 "Bring the Deck to Current Building Codes or Tear It Down" 

Part 1- Saving a Deck from the Landfill 
Part 2-Saving a Deck from the Landfill
Part 3- Saving a Deck from the Landfill

Part 2- Day 3

Lower Stair Case 1x8 Risers 2x12 Treads	Rebuilding the Lower Staircase- 2x12 Treads with 1x8 Risers
Lower Stairs Top View	Lower Stairs Top View
Simpson Strong Tie Connector	Photo will post soon
Upper Stairs 1x8 Risers 2x12 Treads	Upper Stairs Side View 2x12 Treads with 1x8 Risers

Part 1- Saving a Deck from the Landfill 
Part 2-Saving a Deck from the Landfill
Part 3- Saving a Deck from the Landfill will post soon


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Saving a Deck from the Landfill

Deck Repair by Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy

Because the Deck was not built to current Building Codes the St Louis Building Code Department required- 

"Bring the Deck to Current Building Codes or Tear it Down"

1. Structural Site Inspection and Documentation of Needed Repairs of the Deck by an Architectural Engineer,
2. Obtain a Repair Permit (based on the Engineers findings) for the needed repairs,
3. Structurally reinforce the existing deck to the Suggestions made by the Architectural Engineer,
4. Repair other areas that are in disrepair
5. Have the added “Structural Work” Inspected by the St Louis Building Code Official
6. Power Wash and Paint
7. Final Inspection by the St Louis Building Code Official and Property Owner

Part 1- Saving a Deck from the Landfill 

Part 2-Saving a Deck from the Landfill

Part 3- Saving a Deck from the Landfill

Day 1 Work Photos

Add ½ in by 8in Lag Bolts at 16in OC at Joist House Connection to existing 3/8 in Lag Bolts	Add ½ in by 8in Lag Bolts at 16in OC at Joist House Connection to existing 3/8 in Lag Bolts, Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy
Additional Photo of Added Lag Bolts to Joist Wall Connection	Additional Photo of Added Lag Bolts to Joist Wall Connection
Lag Bolts at 16in OC the Entire Length of the Joist	Lag Bolts at 16in OC the Entire Length of the Joist
Temporary Support for Safety and to make sure the Deck Stays True and Plumb while we added the Double 2x8 Main Support Beam Note: I don't really think the Deck would have collapsed onto the crew while working on the Main Support but for Peace of Mind I went ahead and installed a Temporary 2x4 Post and Beam.	Temporary Support for Safety
Note: Simpson Strong Tie Connector- Post Beam Connection on 2 Center Posts Outer Post utilize 2- 1/2 x 8in Bolt, Nut, Washer	Simpson Strong Tie Connector- Post Beam Connection on 2 Center Posts

Day 2 Work Photos

Upper Stairs and New Deck Boards 3- 2x12 Stair Stringers 7 3/4in Risers 10 in Tread	Upper Stairs and New Deck Boards
Upper Stairs New Deck Boards New Upper Railing	Upper Stairs,New Deck Boards,New Upper Railing
Removing Lower Stair Case	Removing Lower Stair Case
Adding 2x8 to Existing Double 2x8 Joist- 3 Total 2x8- Combination of 16 Galvanized Nails, Screws, Glued, and 2-1/2 x 8in Bolt, Nut, Washer	Adding 2x8 to Existing Double 2x8 Joist- 3 Total 2x8- Combination of 16 Galvanized Nails, Screws, Glued, and 2-1/2 x 8in Bolt, Nut, Washer

Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis Renewable Energy

Part 1- Saving a Deck from the Landfill 

Part 2-Saving a Deck from the Landfill

Part 3- Saving a Deck from the Landfill

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Spray Insulating Foam Deal of the Week

If you have ever wanted to super insulate your home or business against the cold and heat and protect the bank account from the rising costs of our Electricity Rates - Ameren UE and New Gas Rate Hikes - Laclede Gas.  The following offer I received from a couple of my Spray Insulation Dealers is just what your Bank Account needs.

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Complete List of Services 

Provided by Scotts Contracting​

• Roofing

• Flooring

• Interior

• Exterior

• Additions

• Remodeling

• Rehabbing

• HVAC

• Plumbing

• Electric
• Doors / Windows

• Weatherization

• Insulation

• Climate Control

• Kitchen / Bath

• Basement

• Water Proofing

• Painting

• Staining

• Custom Wood Work

• Special Finishes

• Tuckpointing

• Siding

Repairing Concrete Steps-Hints-Suggestions-Photos

Repair It-Don’t Replace It-Concrete Steps

NOVEMBER 2, 2011 BY GREEN BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 

Repairing Concrete Steps instead of Replacing-Job Notes, Suggestions, and Hints.

Whether it is downturn of economy or people choosing to save money, many of my clients are choosing to “Repair rather than Replace” the materials used in the construction of their home or business.

If you decide that this type of DIY concrete repair is more than you can handle on your own.  Scotts Contracting is available to assist you in your project.  Fill in the form (provided below) and Scotty will respond asap to your request.

In the photos you can see:

1. How the prior concrete patch job had deteriorated and made the Concrete Steps a Safety Issue for the homeowner.
2. Quick and Easy Concrete Form for Repairing Concrete Walkway
3. Materials used to Repair / Resurface the Concrete Steps (Home Depot Products)
   

   
   

   
   
• Rapid Set Cement – Multi-Purpose Construction Material
• Quikrete 1-Gallon Concrete Bonding Adhesive
• Quikrete 1 qt. Acrylic Fortifier
• Concrete Reinforcing-#4 Rebar- 1/2 in.
4. Tools needed to accomplish Concrete Step Repair
• Darby
• Hammer-Drill w/ 1/2 Concrete Bit and Flat Bit
• Concrete Floats and Edgers
• Screw Gun
• Clamps
• Wire Brush
• Buckets
• Broom/Brush

Before Photos of Concrete Step and Walkway Repair

Photo 1)

Before Photo of Concrete Step Repair

Photo clearly shows how the prior concrete patch had deteriorated into an unsafe and hazardous condition.

Question: Why did the prior concrete patch fail?

Answer: To the best of my knowledge whomever did the prior patch did not use:

1) Surface Bonding agent and

2) Concrete Additive to form a tight bond against the elements and use

3) Prior to patching the area may not have been cleaned which allowed the patch to work loose in time

Photo 2)

Before Walkway Repair

Photo 3)

Concrete Form for Repairing Concrete Walkway

Inexpensive Concrete Form used to repair edge of Concrete Walkway.

1) Concrete Form consisting of 2- 1×4 or 1×6 Screwed together and clamped to edge of Walkway

Photo 4)

View #2 Edge View for Concrete Form for Repairing Edge of Concrete Walkway

Edge View of Concrete poured into the Concrete Form used to repair edge of Walkway

Note: Before concrete was poured into the form it is suggested by the manufacture to:

1) Clean Area completely of any substances that will inhibit the new concretes adhesion properties.

2) After cleaning and prepping area: Apply a surface bonding agent (Concrete Glue) to the area with an old paint brush; carefully working the Adhesive into all cracks and crevices.

Photo 5)

Repaired Concrete Step

Notes:

Photo 6)

Close Up of Repaired Concrete Step

Notes: Notice how the Fast Dry Cement Patch is drying ( white areas compared to grey area )

Broom finish used for traction on the steps and the finished texture

Photo 7)

View #2 After Repair

This photo was included to point out the transition between the Step and Landing zone.  The area was filled with concrete to inhibit future seep-age of water from entering the area and further deteriorating the Foundation of the Home.

Hints and Suggestions:

1. To increase the life expectancy of this concrete patch and increase the adhesive properties.  (A)An acrylic bonding agent was used in the mixture of Concrete and Water. (B) Surface Bonding Agent applied to clean surfaces before patch was installed.   The working time for the patch will be under 15 mins.  Only mix enough patch to work small areas ( 1/4 of a 5 Gal Bucket at a time )
2. When repairing steps if at all possible start at the top step and work down
3. Clean Hand Trowels often to remove adhesive from the Acrylic Agent for a smooth finish that can later be worked into the finished texture (Broom Finish or Swirl Finish)

If you decide that this type of DIY concrete repair is more than you can handle on your own.  Scotts Contracting is available to assist you in your project.  Fill in the form (provided below) and Scotty will respond asap to your request.

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• How to Repair Water Damaged Stucco – Interior(scottscontracting.wordpress.com)
• Resurfacing Old Cocrete to Look New Again(theconcreteprofessor.com)
•  ECO CONSCIOUS, GREEN BUILD TAGGED WITH CONCRETE, CONCRETE REPAIR, CONCRETE STEP REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE, HINTS, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES, REBAR, SCOTTS CONTRACTING

If you are interested in Green Building on an Investment Property Check out the Benton Gut Rehab Blog Series-Benton Gut Rehab Green Blog Series

Part 1: History

Part 2: Stone Foundation Repair

Part 3: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 1

Part 4: Tuckpointing the Brick Walls pt 2

Part 5: What were they thinking?

Part 6: Paint Pro Tip #35

Part 7: Repairing Water Damage-Exterior Wall

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization

Part 9: See the Difference a Little White Paint Makes

Part 10: Interior Framing-Plumbing-Laundry Room

Part 11: Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

Part 12: Water Main Repair- Benton Rehab

Part 13: Benton Rehab Project Drywall Installation and Tip: Number 1172

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