05-22-2019, 12:03 PM
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#2161
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Poor resale value would be the biggest downside if you ask me.
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05-22-2019, 01:57 PM
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#2162
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I'm not sure if this should go in here or the landscaping thread, but I am getting quotes on a deck. I've contacted the following:
Busy Beaver
A1 Contracting
Ecostone Landscaping
Viking Landscaping
... and one or two others on Kijiji. Anyone have any suggestions as to other possible outfits who would do a good job? A couple of the quotes I've received are just far beyond what I'm willing to pay, but a couple have been more reasonable.
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05-22-2019, 10:11 PM
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#2163
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Does anyone here live in a house with a slab on grade foundation? Can you think of any Pro's or Con's? Obviously its quite a bit cheaper than a basement to build, but I wonder about other issues and the like.
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In Calgary?
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05-23-2019, 12:03 AM
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#2164
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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Originally Posted by Fuzz
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Is it just me or does that look like stranded copper wiring in the picture and not solid core as advertised.
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05-23-2019, 06:14 AM
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#2165
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Haha, the picture is stranded....but the first question someone asked that, and the response is it is solid.
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05-23-2019, 07:50 AM
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#2166
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Does anyone here live in a house with a slab on grade foundation? Can you think of any Pro's or Con's? Obviously its quite a bit cheaper than a basement to build, but I wonder about other issues and the like.
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Build a house that will be elderly/disabled friendly. You limit resale because people are obsessed with basements.
I'm all for slabs, add in floor heat and you've got a great efficient house.
Or dig a hole in the ground and try and keep water out for the rest of the homes life. Haha.
I get the pros of a basement, utilities, extra space on a smaller footprint. In my town the rule is a single family dwelling has to be built with a basement, you actually have to get an fight to build a slab. With all the ground water, heaving and cracking issues I've seen over the years, not to mention weeping tile that plugs over time, I just don't see basements as a must.
The older I get the more I want a slab. There are so many issues that can be avoided in a slab.
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05-23-2019, 07:53 AM
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#2167
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Monster Storm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary
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Also with a slab you can 100% avoid pesky basement hauntings.
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05-23-2019, 08:14 AM
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#2168
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Memento Mori
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Quote:
Originally Posted by speede5
Build a house that will be elderly/disabled friendly. You limit resale because people are obsessed with basements.
I'm all for slabs, add in floor heat and you've got a great efficient house.
Or dig a hole in the ground and try and keep water out for the rest of the homes life. Haha.
I get the pros of a basement, utilities, extra space on a smaller footprint. In my town the rule is a single family dwelling has to be built with a basement, you actually have to get an fight to build a slab. With all the ground water, heaving and cracking issues I've seen over the years, not to mention weeping tile that plugs over time, I just don't see basements as a must.
The older I get the more I want a slab. There are so many issues that can be avoided in a slab.
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Homes in Calgary have basements because the foundation has to be below the frost line.
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05-23-2019, 08:16 AM
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#2169
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Does anyone here live in a house with a slab on grade foundation? Can you think of any Pro's or Con's? Obviously its quite a bit cheaper than a basement to build, but I wonder about other issues and the like.
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SoG in Calgary? Didn't know they existed given the depth of the frost line.
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05-23-2019, 08:19 AM
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#2170
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
I'm not sure if this should go in here or the landscaping thread, but I am getting quotes on a deck. I've contacted the following:
Busy Beaver
A1 Contracting
Ecostone Landscaping
Viking Landscaping
... and one or two others on Kijiji. Anyone have any suggestions as to other possible outfits who would do a good job? A couple of the quotes I've received are just far beyond what I'm willing to pay, but a couple have been more reasonable.
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As with anything, you get what you pay for. Small fly by night guys might be cheaper but good luck with followup service etc.
We had our second story deck done by Busy Beaver, as well as a fence. Very happy with their work.
Currently having entire yard re-done by Assiniboine, and very happy with their work as well. This included a fence as well, and the sub they use was great.
Both are great options, but decks aren't cheap, let alone paying someone to do it.
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05-23-2019, 09:34 AM
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#2171
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Yeah, but $15,000 for a <300sqft deck that is literally just a flat surface with no railings and two steps off it is just more than I consider reasonable, especially since my situation doesnt require any digging whatsoever because it's being built on concrete, not dirt. I get that busy beaver has a good rep but I can't justify that.
Thanks for the suggestions I've received over PM. If anyone has any others lay em on me.
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Last edited by CorsiHockeyLeague; 05-23-2019 at 09:38 AM.
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05-23-2019, 10:00 AM
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#2172
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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Quote:
Originally Posted by topfiverecords
In Calgary?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ducay
SoG in Calgary? Didn't know they existed given the depth of the frost line.
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No, it would be on my families farm in mountain view county.
The impact of cold climates is certainly one of the things I am interested in learning about.
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05-23-2019, 10:02 AM
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#2173
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Franchise Player
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Are they wrapping it in gold leaf? That sounds crazy. Cedar is really expensive now, but even that should only be around $1000 in material.
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05-23-2019, 10:17 AM
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#2174
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
Are they wrapping it in gold leaf? That sounds crazy. Cedar is really expensive now, but even that should only be around $1000 in material.
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They were stuck behind him on the off-ramp and are getting their payback.
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
Looks like you'll need one long before I will. May I suggest deflection king?
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05-23-2019, 10:38 AM
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#2175
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary - Centre West
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Yeah, but $15,000 for a <300sqft deck that is literally just a flat surface with no railings and two steps off it is just more than I consider reasonable, especially since my situation doesnt require any digging whatsoever because it's being built on concrete, not dirt. I get that busy beaver has a good rep but I can't justify that.
Thanks for the suggestions I've received over PM. If anyone has any others lay em on me.
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If you buy the supplies, pizza, and beer, I'm sure we can organize a CalgaryPuck Deck Build. 
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05-23-2019, 11:15 AM
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#2176
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Yeah, but $15,000 for a <300sqft deck that is literally just a flat surface with no railings and two steps off it is just more than I consider reasonable, especially since my situation doesnt require any digging whatsoever because it's being built on concrete, not dirt. I get that busy beaver has a good rep but I can't justify that.
Thanks for the suggestions I've received over PM. If anyone has any others lay em on me.
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That's more than double what they charged me about 2 years ago for the same size deck. And mine was elevated with about 6 stair risers...and vinyl decking.
I re-used my old railings but still...
Someone must have a new truck to pay off.
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05-23-2019, 11:19 AM
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#2177
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
Are they wrapping it in gold leaf? That sounds crazy. Cedar is really expensive now, but even that should only be around $1000 in material.
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It's for composite, not cedar, so that increases the materials cost. But even then, I'm finding composite for ~$30-40 a board for decent stuff, and I assume they get it even cheaper, so it still seems like a whole lot of money.
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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
If you buy the supplies, pizza, and beer, I'm sure we can organize a CalgaryPuck Deck Build. |
I'm fairly confident that given the amount of trolling I've done on here (intentional or otherwise) that I don't really want where I live to be general CP knowledge...
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Last edited by CorsiHockeyLeague; 05-23-2019 at 11:22 AM.
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05-23-2019, 11:38 AM
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#2178
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
It's for composite, not cedar, so that increases the materials cost. But even then, I'm finding composite for ~$30-40 a board for decent stuff, and I assume they get it even cheaper, so it still seems like a whole lot of money.
I'm fairly confident that given the amount of trolling I've done on here (intentional or otherwise) that I don't really want where I live to be general CP knowledge...
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When you build your deck, at least make sure the gaps between the boards are relatively tight. You don't want any struggler boards.
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05-23-2019, 11:41 AM
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#2179
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broke the first rule
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My shed is basically a sheet metal box. I want to be able to put up some hooks, racks, etc. to be able to wrap hoses, hang up garden tools, etc. Anyone know of a good solution to get things mounted onto/into metal?
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05-23-2019, 11:43 AM
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#2180
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Hyperbole Chamber
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calf
My shed is basically a sheet metal box. I want to be able to put up some hooks, racks, etc. to be able to wrap hoses, hang up garden tools, etc. Anyone know of a good solution to get things mounted onto/into metal?
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Bolt a sheet of plywood or a sheet of pegboard to the inside of it.
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