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#91
General Forum / Well heck... this thing is sti...
Last post by NM_Shooter - February 02, 2024, 05:27:53 PM
I'm happy to see this forum still thriving. 
I might need to change my username as we have relocated to KS.  I have plenty of new property projects in mind and I know of no better place to get info.  I can tell I have a lot of your projects to catch up on. 
#92
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Sure enjoyed our home buil...
Last post by jsahara24 - February 02, 2024, 07:53:53 AM
Wow, so sorry this happened to you....this is one of my biggest fears....

Not sure what to say other than remember things can be replaced, people can't, so remember to be thankful that you and your family are safe......
#93
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - February 02, 2024, 02:10:21 AM
Version 3.4.7 - 02.01.2024
- Updated the Columns tab of the Global Settings with new parameters.
- Added glazing color and opacity parameters to the Sheathing tab of the Global Settings.





The Columns tab now includes Custom and Blank under Column Type.

Up until now the glass color and opacity has been hard coded in to the plugin, now the user can adjust these values if desired.
#94
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Okanogan 14x24 by a lurker...
Last post by OlJarhead - February 01, 2024, 07:54:52 AM
and we went back!
#95
Referral Links / Re: Medeek Electrical Plugin
Last post by Medeek - January 31, 2024, 07:20:05 PM
Version 1.4.1 - 01.31.2024
- Improved the serial number verification logic within the License tab of the Global Settings.
- Updated the javascript logic within the License tab of the Global Settings.
- Added standard PVC (Schedule 80) electrical conduit sizes into the custom wire library.
- Fixed a minor bug with the edit wire profile logic of the wire module.



It turns out the outer diameter and bend radius of schedule 80 conduit is the same as schedule 40, only the wall thickness is different.  I learn something new everyday.
#96
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Sure enjoyed our home buil...
Last post by JRR - January 31, 2024, 11:47:04 AM
Dang!!  I have little of value to say.. I'm very sorry it happened.  Thanks for sharing with others, we all now have a chance to re-think whatever precautions we have in place for all hazards.

Did it happen at night?  Perhaps you were lucky to be away.  

I hope your spirit mends fully.
#97
Referral Links / Re: Wall Plugin for SketchUp
Last post by Medeek - January 30, 2024, 04:52:39 PM
Version 3.4.6 - 01.30.2024
- Added a "Dimension to Centerline" option for framing dimensions in the General tab of the Global Settings.
- Enabled centerline dimensioning for openings, columns and SSW for rectangular walls.
- Added a "Style 5" (Pull Plate) to the built-in door hardware options.
- Added more options for grid style window grilles: 3X4, 4X5, 5X6.







All updates per customer requests.
#98
Owner-Builder Projects / Sure enjoyed our home built ho...
Last post by zion-diy - January 29, 2024, 09:18:48 PM
Built it in 2006. I remember the heat we took when I said I was using screws instead of nails. Well, The old house held up to everything nature could throw at us. F-4 tornado, major ice storm, freezing cold, sweltering heat, and we and we came out just fine. Kept improving the land we owned. (38 acres)
Yep, we held up to everything, and then, a lousy squirrel brought it to an end. 
We were visiting my brother in Fl. when I got a call from my friend. Told me the house had burned to the ground. 
Investigators determined that a squirrel had gotten into the eve and chewed the main entrance wire. 
I'm crushed and I just don't have it in me to build another house. 
  
#99
General Forum / Re: Metal roofing to wood, scr...
Last post by MountainDon - January 29, 2024, 03:24:59 PM
Wood screws (with the metal and neoprene washers) through the flats to the sheathing.  Self drilling metal-to-metal shorter screws (with the metal/neoprene washers) through ribs where one rib overlaps the rib on the other panel. The screws do not penetrate the sheathing. Those same screws are used for securing rake end trim, snow guards, etc. .
#100
Owner-Builder Projects / Re: Okanogan 14x24 by a lurker...
Last post by OlJarhead - January 29, 2024, 01:41:40 PM
:) Yup!  Met too!

Just got back from another trip working on the new location.  Lots to do but getting there!  Now, about the water seeping into the back room...  ???