Great to hear and thanks for sharing!

Best of luck with your install. Thanks for the comment.

Thanks for watching and the comment.

Thank you!

You mean you would prefer the front of the gate to be flush with the plane of the fence? If so, you could hinge from the front face of the gate, but the gate would have to open outward. Framing could be modified or even blocked out to fill the space from the hinge plane if the hinges are left are on the back of the gate.

​@@MrKistel Yes, the front flush with the fence, gate opens to outside and hidden hinges. I can not find a video that does so.

Great to hear!

Thank you. The new system replaced old electrical powered system. The old system consumed considerably more power based on my meter readings discussed in the video. That being said, electricity used on heating and cooling this house should be substantially less with this more efficient system.

I didn't see an issue pulling air from the room as it has vented pathways to other areas of the house. Is there a potential issue I am missing? Thanks for the insight.

I'm glad the video helped! It's amazing what you'll find under bathroom drains.

The concrete was just recently poured and these bolts were being placed near the edge. I thought expansion bolts could possibly create a risk of cracking the concrete.

thanks!

Sounds like you have an interesting project ahead. Keep me posted on what you end up doing.

Thanks for watching

Thank you! I like the system so I recently installed the larger model for a bigger house. Here is that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSQfahofbVoaLs

way cheaper and no wrecking my back ! but have to figure in skilled labor for finish the project

Good to hear. I think the concrete quality is better that way as well.

When possible, I would try to mix the concrete (as close to possible) with the amount of water the directions stated on the bag of concrete. This would result in a vary dry appearing mix that was very difficult to work with. I was likely just inconsistent between pours. The concept is the concrete would be ultimately stronger with the stiffer, less water mix, but easier to apply with a wetter mix (which likely sacrifices concrete strength). In my experience, it seems nearly impossible to mix concrete with the minimal amount water advised and that additional water is needed to make the concrete workable. For my light load concrete applications, like foot traffic slabs, the concrete strength has still always been adequate even when I have used more water than stated. Fore concrete structures that will sustain more critical loads, it is more important to keep the water to concrete mix ration more exact.

There is an existing foundation under the original porch concrete slab. It was originally designed to hold the weight of the roof above.

You don’t show this, this is vital to show because you’re going to have your viewers thinking they can just fasten walls to any slab.

Do you mean aggregate in the concrete mix?

For smaller projects I think I still prefer the drill over the mixer. Mixers are big and cumbersome that require extra logistical efforts to incorporate and storage space if you buy one.

@@MrKistel that all depends how you define “smaller” I would argue that anything over 5-10 bags becomes a larger project and using a mixer (even if you just rent one for a day ) is going to be quicker, and less effort?

you can even rent them for a day for like $50 :)

I hope the repair goes smoothly for you! Thanks for the comment.

Yes, Everything went smoothly except I kept slipping out of my kneepads. I replaces 9 whole shingles and it looks GREAT !! Thanks for the tips and encougagment. I'm 76 yo and so I just took my time and muddled thru it. I hope you have a great 2025 !!

Probably, however be mindful of the maximum angle consideration for the angle brace. Basically speaking, the angle of the angle brace really should not exceed 45 degrees. These guys describe it well kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKbe3unbMx1nqM

Thanks for watching!

thanks! i believe the materials are listed in the video description area

not for this system

not needed for the intent of this concrete pad

Glad it was helpful!

@@MichaelPaszkowski good point! The cedar I used for the bracing was from a 1960's era sliding door frame.

Galv 1/2 inch bolts, washers, and nuts. The description area under the video list the materials for the fence build.

We actually rented a vibrating tool and it was not working. We did use a manual tamper though.

I am not sure I understand the question clearly. There are more details in this video that may be helpful though... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2avopl8i5aFo80

Thanks for watching and the comment. If I recall correctly the manufacturer instructions advise against using anything on the threads of the line set fittings. The connections are sealed by gaskets. My understanding is the threads simply provide the compression force for the gaskets.

@@MrKistel Yes, totally. Just that so many folks do it, lol. Soft copper is its own gasket.

glad it was helpful!

Thanks for sharing. Hope the build goes smooth.

how did it go?