tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post2683259801446601380..comments2024-01-23T20:43:07.541-04:00Comments on ~Framboise Manor~: Operation Jackpostskymberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-28078645774209145202012-04-17T07:30:27.820-03:002012-04-17T07:30:27.820-03:00i dunno if it LOOKS good ;-))
lotsa creaking here...i dunno if it LOOKS good ;-))<br /><br />lotsa creaking here too, but i only went up a bit. the crawl space should be a symphony of groans creaks etc.<br /><br />tnx - hope you are having a great spring egb!!!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-654025770898735622012-04-16T22:25:21.797-03:002012-04-16T22:25:21.797-03:00looks good. I think that going slow with structure...looks good. I think that going slow with structures is a good thing. When I jacked up a corner a couple of years ago you should have heard the place creaking..I thought it was going to fall apart! hehe keep up the good work!eagergridlessbeaverhttp://eagergridlessbeaver.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-75768423446113184312012-04-13T07:23:53.175-03:002012-04-13T07:23:53.175-03:00Thanks Mrs. S.
It really is an ongoing task... la...Thanks Mrs. S.<br /><br />It really is an ongoing task... laying down vapor barrier, insulating, pumping, heating, jackposts... but i WILL get the basement and crawl space permanently clear, solid and dry before the year is out!!!<br /><br />rot is definitely an unseen enemy often until it is too late, sorry your dad had to get the home demolished.<br /><br />cheers!!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-10535118258139134412012-04-12T13:16:00.049-03:002012-04-12T13:16:00.049-03:00Good luck with the foundation work!
Been having &...Good luck with the foundation work!<br /><br />Been having "fun" with jackposts here too. Our troubles are the need to replace part of one wall between the first and second floors.<br /><br />Houses with gravel on the floor of basements can be a real nightmare when it comes to moisture problems. My dad bought a small house with a graveled crawl space under it, and found out that he needed to replace all of the floor joists, and some of the floors. Thankfully, a local mill was expanding. They bought his house for a very fair price and demolished it. Don't think his place had a sump pump.Mrs. S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05303378310653171627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-24366476258901923362012-04-11T17:58:33.805-03:002012-04-11T17:58:33.805-03:00In my experience all about the same. I usually s...In my experience all about the same. I usually shop for stuff like that at Home Depot. But where ever.<br /><br />WinstonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-16267191638079841082012-04-11T16:42:31.326-03:002012-04-11T16:42:31.326-03:00w:
i hear you - the concrete is all bumpy anyway!...w:<br /><br />i hear you - the concrete is all bumpy anyway!<br /><br />is sounds like the adhesive is advanced duct tape, i will get some to have on hand next trip into town - is there a brand you recommend?<br /><br />cheers!!!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-76300087976077970122012-04-11T16:13:28.511-03:002012-04-11T16:13:28.511-03:00thanks Helga!
i learn as i go mostly, the interne...thanks Helga!<br /><br />i learn as i go mostly, the internet helps, being isolated forces DIY in many cases ;-)<br /><br />foundation issues are scarey, but what the heck - one problem at a time!<br /><br />cheers!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-68233509350424861652012-04-11T13:43:42.758-03:002012-04-11T13:43:42.758-03:00Hey Jambaloney - Clever, very clever indeed ! Are...Hey Jambaloney - Clever, very clever indeed ! Are you learning as you go or have you always had natural problem solving skills ? At least the manor is stable and above the water line. Foundation issues are scary. And it never ends because there's always something with home ownership. <br /><br />Cheers - Helga :)Helganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-56167515438578085072012-04-11T13:05:04.283-03:002012-04-11T13:05:04.283-03:00Jambe,
when you get to it, using the juniper logs...Jambe,<br /><br />when you get to it, using the juniper logs is fine, but do NOT simply set them on the concrete. Put a pad underneath of pressure treated wood, use plenty of adhesive even though you will nail it well and use steel straps. <br /><br />And if you pour new concrete and use foundation bolts to secure a plate, before you tighten down those bolts, spread plenty of adhesive.<br /><br />WinstonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-70083022648728538362012-04-11T11:45:28.903-03:002012-04-11T11:45:28.903-03:00thanks stephen - it sure worked out well!!thanks stephen - it sure worked out well!!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-91621963678655720992012-04-11T10:10:10.632-03:002012-04-11T10:10:10.632-03:00Brilliant idea...well done.Brilliant idea...well done.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-95688798429602772012-04-11T08:32:59.447-03:002012-04-11T08:32:59.447-03:00there are shorter jackposts that will be perfect f...there are shorter jackposts that will be perfect for your crawl space. here is the link to the US home depot website - $30.00 each:<br /><br />http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100041510&R=100041510<br /><br />your three foot crawl space would be a dream compared to the crawl space under half our manor LOL!! and yes, lots of spiders ;-)<br /><br />cheers!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-12910378919351452052012-04-11T08:14:50.363-03:002012-04-11T08:14:50.363-03:00I have about six 4x4s that are holding up half my ...I have about six 4x4s that are holding up half my house and are rotting. So far, no settling. But, I just knew there had to be a name for those things I needed--jack posts! Of course, that won't be my job. Guys/workers tell me my three foot crawl space under the rest of the house is roomy compared to other places they have been. All I think of is spiders!Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-1902901478107902512012-04-11T07:31:17.793-03:002012-04-11T07:31:17.793-03:00no probs! it is a pretty easy project and the jac...no probs! it is a pretty easy project and the jackposts cost about 60 bucks each and are rated to support 8000 ponds. it is a lot of bang for your buck in terms of time and money vs peace of mind and safety.<br /><br />thanks for stopping by rob!!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-61651634404393103362012-04-11T07:27:57.067-03:002012-04-11T07:27:57.067-03:00no worries there - so long as the sump pump holds ...no worries there - so long as the sump pump holds out - hahaha!<br /><br />a good solution for 6 months - 1 years - thanks for the kudos!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-51689055096774206732012-04-11T07:26:49.493-03:002012-04-11T07:26:49.493-03:00uh ... mud ?? ;-)
this is the "first stage&q...uh ... mud ?? ;-)<br /><br />this is the "first stage" - eliminate the horror. the two small/half walls i jacked up need to be completely re-done. i will replace the crappy boxes with juniper logs that go straight from the poured concrete to the header. the jackposts will find a new home then - i will get some of the adhesive next time for certain!<br /><br />i also have to jack up and re-enforce the crawl space under the old half of the manor in about 10 places. that will be fun with a 15" - 24" clearance!!<br /><br />it IS always fun though and you knwo exactly what i am trying to prevent!! i only have one good leg here ;-)<br /><br />tnks buddy!jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-51338586214855498972012-04-10T20:19:35.485-03:002012-04-10T20:19:35.485-03:00No worries about the bottom rotting either. Well u...No worries about the bottom rotting either. Well unless the 2x4 piece rots I guess. Nice job!!!PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-57925856337154418192012-04-10T19:42:19.578-03:002012-04-10T19:42:19.578-03:00What is under that gravel? And how deep? Perso...What is under that gravel? And how deep? Personally, I would have excavated to verify and given your history of flooding and high water table likely poured a bigger footer and keyed it into the underlying soil to spread out the load and used a post anchor. Other thing I could recommend is next time use Construction Adhesive under that 2 X 4 block to help lock it in. Amazing how strong that stuff is and cheap.<br /><br />Always fun fixing stuff. Better than sleeping on the cellar floor after it all collapses. <br /><br />Good work, Jamb.<br /><br />WinstonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136150101440535605.post-40542341180713402152012-04-10T18:21:32.585-03:002012-04-10T18:21:32.585-03:00Good work sir. Thanks for sharing this.Good work sir. Thanks for sharing this.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.com