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  • in reply to: Cabin / deck finishes #424
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    From how Kevin from Dye painting explained it to me, was the dark black in the wood is where water has worn away the stain, and dirt and sap sticks to the open wood. Longer it sits the worse it gets.
    I was going to replace all my railing on my deck when he told me he could fix it, and he did.
    He got the wood wet, then used straight bleach in a sprayer, then powerwashed it off.
    Deck looks new.
    Westlye is right, I recomend Kevin as well.

    in reply to: Aspen trees at Big Meadow #472
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    Not sure but trees can go into shock from the heat and lack of rain , like an early fall.

    in reply to: smoke? #445
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    800 acre fire outside Groveland.
    http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3660/

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #315
    Anonymous
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    Does anyone know what is killing the Aspen trees at Big Meadow?

    in reply to: smoke? #444
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    I have no info – but first smelled it at 1AM sleeping in the loft of the cabin.  Or not sleeping, too smoky to be comfortable!

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #314
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    does anyone have information on the source of smoke currently in the air?  Thanks,

    – Dave

    in reply to: Building permit? #437
    Anonymous
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    Wow, I sure got a lot of mileage out of that question..
    Thanks to all of you…  😮
    Linda

    in reply to: Building permit? #436
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    Quote:
    They should fire the Architect for a poor design…they met the code but created a new hazard.  Isn't EMT for indoor use only…..and for electrical work, not decks… ???

    The "code" is really the "California Building Code," not a county code.  Applies to the entire State of California… take it up with Sacramento, not San Andreas… ;)

    EMT is for outdoor use. I believe you are mistaken about county building codes vs. state building codes. I believe county building codes meet the minimum state building codes and then some. City building codes generally are more strict than county building codes. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

    I'm not really complaining; just making a comment about the 4 inch sphere code posted by jgdollar.

    BTW, Calaveras Building Code:
    http://www.co.calaveras.ca.us/cc/Portals/0/Dept/Building/Pub/FormsDocs/Building_Specs/Deck_Plan.pdf

    in reply to: browning trees #419
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    Now I remember.  Thanks.

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #402
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    I left a second message yesterday — still no return call.  Out of wood?  too busy?

    I'm trying other places… happy for other oak or almond leads.

    in reply to: Building permit? #435
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    They should fire the Architect for a poor design…they met the code but created a new hazard.  Isn't EMT for indoor use only…..and for electrical work, not decks… ???

    The "code" is really the "California Building Code," not a county code.  Applies to the entire State of California… take it up with Sacramento, not San Andreas… ;)

    in reply to: Storm doors #440
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    You might want to look at Lowes:

    http://tinyurl.com/mbahcwx

    in reply to: Building permit? #434
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    Quote:
    The county has changed  rules in the last few years regarding decks and structural repairs.  Only the decking can be replaced without a permit.  Any railings require a permit and if 50% are replaced the railing must be 42" high and a sphere 4" in diameter cannot pass through any part of the railing assembly.  ANY structural work or repairs require both permits and engineering.  Any structural work on the house even replacing existing materials will also require a permit and an engineer.  In the past a deck under 30" from the ground did not require a permit.  This has also changed but you would have to consult the building dept for exact rules as size and if detached or attached affects determination.  Justin

    J.G. Dollar & Associates Inc.
    jgdollar@yahoo.com
      209 795-5191

    The railing laws show how stupid the county is. Our friends added an addition and also a new deck a couple of years ago, both with permits. The 4" sphere law is stupid if the railings can run horizontally. Our friends used EMT (metal conduit) running horizontally between the posts. The EMT is large, probably 1 1/2 or 2 inches diameter so it's plenty strong. A 4" sphere won't fit between the horizontal EMT. However, is there anything more tempting for a kid than climbing a ladder (the EMT railings)?  😮

    in reply to: Oak firewood? #401
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    Yes I'm B&T's Neighbor.

    in reply to: BigTrees Talk #313
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    A bear made a visit to the Moose Lodge in Arnold last night, it was chomping on a bone, and then walked around the back patio!  It was pretty cool!

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