Our modern built houses are probably good for only 20-30 years before major renovation and repairs have to be done.
This is what our decaying system is producing as housing.
*NOTE - the problem in the picture is that the roof ridge is not lined up. Will be very noticeable when roofed over and means that there will be other problems with the framing.
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When I build, I'm gonna do my best to build something that can last 100+ years. It's not really worth it, otherwise.
It takes a pride of workmanship to have that mindset. Buildings are our legacy for future generations...
Not their fixer upper project.
My hats off to ya!
The other part of it is that I'm lazy and don't want to have to be constantly fixing things. I grew up in an old house. I see other family members living in houses that have required too much effort to make them decently comfy. I'm much, much too lazy for that. I want to put the effort in up front and then not have to worry about things.
Not sure that's lazy...
More like when you work on something, you want to be one and done.
That is me too.
This link was sent to me when I was having this discussion with another party a few months ago. It's definitely figuring into my plans.
Thank you! โบ๏ธ
That is so horrible itโs painful to look at
this is a major fuck up to any real builder. Experience speaking here, years of it & literally thousands of structures.
I am hoping its somewhere... far away... and not seen...
Sloppy, but cheap fast growth lumber is another huge part of the systemic problem. Old growth timber in structures brings a tear to my eye when I see it in old homes.
Is this something the contractor would be required to fix before finishing the rest of the home?
I mean there is no ridge hereโฆ
