Damnit to hell ! ! !

Brian -- glad you took my advice (post #22 above). Looks nice.

Don't you love it when Glen does all that and then simply calls it "Recovered."
 
That is one heck of a recover job there!

It will even be better when you get the columns out of the room.

Tell me is Glenn training "Baby" to protect his Dr. Pepper?
 
That is one heck of a recover job there!

It will even be better when you get the columns out of the room.

Tell me is Glenn training "Baby" to protect his Dr. Pepper?

Yep...with baby in the truck...I'd like to see someone ELSE reach in and take another 6pack of my Dr. Pepper again....I DARE them...well....maybe when baby puts on a few more pounds...but then...LOOK OUT!

Right now she's in training to get the cue ball after I scratch:p


I think the cue ball is in this pocket

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Nope....not this one:rotflmao1:
 
Brian,

I can't believe I missed this original thread...the pain!

I don't know what your situation is on the ceiling tile, but it looks like 2 X 2 fissured tegular tile (probably Armstrong) . It's best to replace the whole thing to get a good color match. Also, whoever installs it should cut a kerf into the border tiles - it makes the job look a lot better.

I haven't read your whole thread - I assume the insurance is covering tihe damage to the house.
 
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Bring her down here and I will have Yueng and Ling teach her how to guard that Dr. Pepper.

Yep...with baby in the truck...I'd like to see someone ELSE reach in and take another 6pack of my Dr. Pepper again....I DARE them...well....maybe when baby puts on a few more pounds...but then...LOOK OUT!

Right now she's in training to get the cue ball after I scratch:p


I think the cue ball is in this pocket

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Nope....not this one:rotflmao1:
 
What a horrible event.
What a fantastic recovery! Good job, well done Sir(s).

You will love the outcome of the lally column removal. We removed ours and installed a 28'6" steel beam and we are very happy.

If you ever venture up to the Boston area feel free to stop over.


Jim
 
you have the same set-up I have.:wink:
The Diamond light is the shit.
I would get rid of the support columes too. Be happy in your sanctuary.
I need a recover but can't let anyone else do it. have been spoiled by Glenn's great work.
 
Brian,

I can't believe I missed this original thread...the pain!

I don't know what your situation is on the ceiling tile, but it looks like 2 X 2 fissured tegular tile (probably Armstrong) . It's best to replace the whole thing to get a good color match. Also, whoever installs it should cut a kerf into the border tiles - it makes the job look a lot better.

I haven't read your whole thread - I assume the insurance is covering tihe damage to the house.

hi chris;

what's a kerf?

yes, insurance is involved and they are fighting every step of the way. Experience has taught me to expect no less. :rolleyes:

The room is not that old to begin with and imagine this; they're trying to depreciate the sheetrock, ceiling tiles and baseboard moldings. This is just one example.

Currently, the rec room is sealed off with plastic sheeting as the carrying beam replacement job is underway in order to eliminate the lally columns.

Will be updating again, hopefully soon.

best,
brian kc
 
Ouchie.Make sure the Roto Rooter guys thoroughly cleaned inside the pipe so it doesn't clog again.Have a good plumber check to make sure it is piped in such a way that it is unlikely to back up or leak in the future.
 
hi chris;

what's a kerf?

brian kc

It's a back-cutting technique using a straight edge and a utility knife. The main thing is to get a nice straight edge on the tile since the cut is not hidden by the wall angle. This creates a profile similar to the uncut sides. Some people use a table saw too.
 
technically a "kerf" is the space in the material left by a blade when a cut is made.

Not arguing, just clarifying:grin-square:
 
technically a "kerf" is the space in the material left by a blade when a cut is made.

Not arguing, just clarifying:grin-square:

Or a 'kerf' is the space in my bankroll when the 'cut' is NOT made.:mad:
 
yes, insurance is involved and they are fighting every step of the way. Experience has taught me to expect no less. :rolleyes:

The room is not that old to begin with and imagine this; they're trying to depreciate the sheetrock, ceiling tiles and baseboard moldings. This is just one example.


As an appraiser, I'm sometimes hired by insurance companies to estimate the 'replacement cost' of the real estate for new policies. The replacement cost does not consider depreciation. Therefore, your policy premium is based on this value estimate. The drywall, ceiling tiles, and baseboards are all considered part of the real estate. The table of course is considered personal property.

But, I'm not an insurance guy so I don't know all their loopholes, just trying to help. Good luck and I'm sorry for your misfortune.
 
What about those posts in the way?



I will have you fixed up real shortly. :wink:

And, Mr. Cobra, while it may be true that you got the best of me, please know that it may have something to do with the fact that I can now see (details to come). This is an adjustment. ;)

Stay tuned just a little bit longer.

best,
brian kc
 

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Good progress.

Don't be horrified when you uncover your table and find the cloth covered in dry wall dust. That stuff gets everywhere no matter what you do.

After our last renovation, I was finding DW dust for months after the project was done.
 
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