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Unread 04/10/2017, 07:08 AM   #51
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Room is drywall and mud is on. 3 more times for them to come in to finish walls.

Tank should be here today I think.

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Unread 04/10/2017, 07:09 AM   #52
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Nice job! Sanding the drywall is the worst..
We have Tim the taper doing it. I did my garage and said nope get a pro to do my basement

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Unread 04/10/2017, 07:14 AM   #53
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Better shot of it done

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Unread 04/10/2017, 08:44 PM   #54
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Tank is in

It almost never got in the door

We have one issue 2x4 is in the way in left we have to trim it to make tank flush..

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Unread 04/21/2017, 06:13 PM   #55
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Little update

Tank Bulkhead installed
We still have to put in doors this site will be after the ceiling tiles are up. So we don't order door to heigh

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Unread 04/21/2017, 06:14 PM   #56
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Here pic

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Unread 04/22/2017, 06:07 PM   #57
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You might want to rethink that front top of the tank. An access door would be a much better idea. You will definitely want front access to the bottom of your tank as part of regular maintenance.

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Unread 04/22/2017, 06:09 PM   #58
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You might want to rethink that front top of the tank. An access door would be a much better idea. You will definitely want front access to the bottom of your tank as part of regular maintenance.

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We still need to cut them out
We just have to install the ceiling tiles first then we know where the door doors will go.

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Unread 04/22/2017, 09:13 PM   #59
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Contractor finish most of room. So I did some cleaning up and putting up drywall and OBS

The installed a good vent for room

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Unread 04/22/2017, 09:17 PM   #60
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I have an issue or need some advice.

We have a very very big hole right by our hvac and vent pipe.

Should we just use foam or any other ideas.

Note we can't remove the pipe or put drywall closer they will not come apart or are we willing to take apart.

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Unread 04/25/2017, 05:10 PM   #61
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I'd just build out a 1"x1" frame around it and drywall around it. Unless you need access to it. In that case make the 1"x1" frame and skin it in painted wood or something and screw it to the wall in a manner that it would be removed if need be. If that's not the case, I'd drywall it in.


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Unread 04/25/2017, 05:30 PM   #62
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I'd just build out a 1"x1" frame around it and drywall around it. Unless you need access to it. In that case make the 1"x1" frame and skin it in painted wood or something and screw it to the wall in a manner that it would be removed if need be. If that's not the case, I'd drywall it in.
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Unread 04/26/2017, 11:19 PM   #63
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Just imagine building a 3-sided frame to fit over that whole mess. The 1x1 is just a place to screw the drywall to. Then It's all hidden. Essentially a continuation of what's already there.




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Unread 05/08/2017, 10:47 AM   #64
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Just imagine building a 3-sided frame to fit over that whole mess. The 1x1 is just a place to screw the drywall to. Then It's all hidden. Essentially a continuation of what's already there.

Thanks for this but it will push 2 feet into the tank. I wish I could do that

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Unread 05/08/2017, 10:55 AM   #65
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Stated to paint

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Unread 05/08/2017, 07:08 PM   #66
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Thanks for this but it will push 2 feet into the tank. I wish I could do that

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Well do a modification of this and put a heavy slant on the tank side of things? I'd worry that pipe would just corrode super quick with the amount of moisture in the area.


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Unread 06/10/2017, 09:50 AM   #67
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Well do a modification of this and put a heavy slant on the tank side of things? I'd worry that pipe would just corrode super quick with the amount of moisture in the area.
what is the difference on running a humidifier in my hvac. plus it galvanized duck work.


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Unread 06/10/2017, 10:00 AM   #68
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update
floor getting installed today.
first patch work then nice water tight floor

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Unread 06/11/2017, 02:19 PM   #69
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Unread 06/12/2017, 10:31 PM   #70
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Looking good! I agree with SFU, you should do something to cover the pipes up. If not for corrosion resistance, just for the sake that you will see it as an eyesore! And once you get water in that tank you won't want to do any drywalling over it.


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Unread 06/15/2017, 05:42 PM   #71
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Looking good! I agree with SFU, you should do something to cover the pipes up. If not for corrosion resistance, just for the sake that you will see it as an eyesore! And once you get water in that tank you won't want to do any drywalling over it.
I know but just have to figure a solution out so I don't loose space inside the tanks area...

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Unread 09/01/2017, 10:14 PM   #72
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It's been a while sense a post.

1. Room is painted
2. We figured out a solution for covering the pipes. I have started to use foam to seal them up. It will taken some time to build it up. Then I will trim it down and apply drywall mud over it and paint it. Should workout nice.



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Unread 09/01/2017, 10:16 PM   #73
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It's been a while sense a post.

1. Room is painted
2. We figured out a solution for covering the pipes. I have started to use foam to seal them up. It will taken some time to build it up. Then I will trim it down and apply drywall mud over it and paint it. Should workout nice.



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Unread 09/01/2017, 10:19 PM   #74
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I do have one question of someone can answer this.

On the the top of the tank I have my euro bracing and above that is my frame for the wall.

There is a gap around 1/4 to 1/2 inch. The lenght of the tank.If I can seal this then the wood will not be attacked by years of salt and water damage.

Thanks

What should I use. Caulking or silicone and what kind.



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Unread 09/02/2017, 06:09 PM   #75
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Instead of sealing it you may find it better in the long run to just block the gap with some sort of U-shaped plastic channel. That would be far less permanent if you ever had to get in there again.

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