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Rytheric posted:I was originally going to buy the land because of the cinderblock. There is actually a whole 1000 square foot building there. Most of it has cinderblock crawlspace and strip footings though in the collapsed area. There are roughly 500 cinder blocks in total. The blocks in the non collapsed area stand on a slab foundation on top of saprolite (partially weathered rock) which are in decent shape. In contrast, I can push the crawlspace cinderblock with my feet. I was going to have a structural engineer verify if the slab was okay enough for me to just close the cinderblock wall up. But the engineer suggested I look at what was supporting the low side of the slab. Which turned out to be a cinderblock retaining wall. So nope cant use it. So now I'm going to demo it. I am going to crush some of it into parking space gravel. My friend whom i help out on the hemp farm wants the rest of it. Probably for his driveway as well. This is actually super sound reasoning, block houses loving suck in every way imaginable, from essentially having to timberframe a house inside them to insulate properly, to falling on and crushing you in the slightest of earthquakes.you can make a small, cheap timber frames house pretty easily, and make it comfortable and nice.
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Rytheric posted:I believe I answered something similar to this before. So my box truck breaks down reliably. When it breaks down I know where it has broken and can easily fix it ive managed to create fail points that are meant to fail before catastrophic damage occurs elsewhere these points are easily accessible and easily repaired. I am worried that if I adjust any part of the exhaust or intake that that would shift the dynamic. I may make changes once I rebuild the engine, but an exhaust heated floor would only work for a few hours after running the vehicle. So I dont know how useful that would be. I think people are confused because that's not even close to how engines work.
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Feb 3, 2021 15:07
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Rytheric posted:Yeah earthships are pretty cool. One issue with them that people don't realize is that in an earthship or any building that has a major geothermal component, is that geothermal unless you're near a volcano or particularly radioactive land usually only maintains a temperature of 55 degrees which some people are unaccustomed to living at that temperature in their leisure. Living in GroverTruk for a while, anything above 50 degrees actually feel acceptable to me now that I've adapted to it. When you say radioactive, what do you mean? Earthships are a really cool idea, are they practical in temperate climates? I usually only see them in high desserts.
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Feb 5, 2021 17:55
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Tulip posted:There's pretty significant variations in how radioactive soil is, mostly on the basis of its potassium, radium, uranium, and thorium concentrations. Pitchblende is an example of a pretty famously radioactive ore, since it's the one that Curie used to isolate radium. Yeah, but how would that correlate with geothermal heating?
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babyeatingpsychopath posted:Well, if you have enough radioactivity in the soil, it could locally raise the temperature. No way. Specific heat capacity of dry soil is 800 joules/kg 1 Joule=6.242x10^12 MeV The most energetic decay of Radium is about 14 MeV 1 decay/sec= 1 Bq of activity So we need about 5x10^15 total decays to heat 1 kg of soil 1 degree C Spread that over the course of a day, or 86,400 seconds and that's 5.8x10^10 Bq/kg of activity, for reference the average concentration of radionuclides earth wide is about 500 Bq from all sources, the worst contaminated areas of the Nevada test sites are about 3.7x10^6 Bq/kg of Plutonium. 370 Bq/kg yields about 1mSv of radiation 1 Meter above the ground, so 5.8x10^10 Bq/kg would yield about 1.6x10^6 Sv of radiation exposure 1M above ground, so this level of radioactivity would yield about 100,000 times the lethal dose in an hour. I'm sure my math's incomplete, not taking into account all radionuclides and whatnot, but I'm pretty sure it's not 6 orders of magnitude off, and there's almost nowhere on earth that is radioactive enough to be substantially warmer than nearby areas simply from alpha decay, I know deeper in the earth's crust and in the core is a different story, and I'd love for someone to prove me wrong, but as someone that deals with heat produced from radioactive decay professionally, activity levels high enough to produce enough sensible heat to be useful for geothermal heating doesn't pass the sniff test. The only articles I can find about geothermal heating are in the same vein as this IAEA article talking about radionuclide residues from deep geothermal wells. Safety Dance posted:If you happened to live in Gabon 1.7 billion years ago, you'd get some natural radioactive heating. Weird poo poo like the Gabon Reactor/Arc of the Covenant not withstanding E: looks like 2g/Kg of Pu238 typically used in RTGs could do it, with reasonable radiation exposure, but that's a man-made isotope. Elviscat fucked around with this message at 21:30 on Feb 5, 2021 |
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Feb 5, 2021 21:23
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builds character posted:what if you put a lead firepit over the radioactive ground? Well, I don't know the breakdown of that 370Bq/M/mSv thumbrule the IAEA uses, but most of the radiation exposure from naturally occurring radioisotopes should be in the form of inhalation of alpha-emitting gasses, so a properly designed firepit could conceivably be used to draw that gas in, and expel it upward, with a properly designed chimney/vent, thereby reducing exposure, much like a Radon mitigation system in a home.
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Feb 5, 2021 21:53
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Rytheric posted:My understanding is that most of geothermal heat is the result of radioactive decay. Why would the ground that has never been heated up by the sun be warmer than the surface above if there isnt a heat input. The heat in the core of the earth is supposedly about 50/50 left over from when the earth was formed, and from radioactive decay, in fact we can measure the amount of radioactivity in the core, and what kind of reactions are producing it, using antineutrino detectors, it's pretty neat. But the concentrations of radioisotopes in the core are way, way, way higher than up here, because the center of the earth is mostly metal, and that's where the ultra dense radioactive metal ended up, it's even theorized that there's a decent amount of fission happening down there, but that's beyond the reach of ultra-deep boreholes, much less geothermal wells that are just tapping into a little bit of that radiated heat.
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Feb 6, 2021 01:44
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Redmark posted:Man, as a useless city person it's impossible to tell which posts in this thread are loving around and which are talking about real things. Even "engineered lumber" is something I had no idea existed, let alone refurbished ambulances and radioactive land and epistemic crises about It's really crazy because OP is super passionate, and that passion carries over from things they seem very knowledgeable about (environmental remediation, efficient means of human waste disposal in various types of soil) to things they are absofuckinglutely clueless about (automobile engine cooling, smoke and heat dissipation in enclosed areas, heat generated by the decay of radionuclides in soil) seamlessly. The only thing OP seems self-aware about is that they know enough about electricity to know GroverTruk's electrical system is a fire hazard. It's all loving insane, but I really do think that Ry has enough drive for knowledge to achieve their (possibly deranged) goals, if they're willing to listen and learn going forward.
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Feb 7, 2021 07:46
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Rytheric posted:That is cool. Unfortunately, I'm afraid his pursuits will be in vain. No piano-like contraption can top the harpsichord unless he turns a piano into a hurdygurdy.  The Calliope.
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Feb 8, 2021 05:29
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You mean Asprin (acetylsalicylic acid), not Tylenol (acetaminophen) right?
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Feb 9, 2021 21:03
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drgitlin posted:America allows people to use flexible plastic plumbing lines now. You can even put insulation on them. If you're so inclined.
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Feb 11, 2021 21:06
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DarkEuphoria posted:Hydronic heating/cooling is excellent, look into solar thermal evacuated tubes or plate collectors. You can run the lines with pex, which is cool and good for house construction. Yeah, you can even buy subflooring with aluminum channels pre molded in for the PEX lines, it's pretty cool.
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Feb 12, 2021 07:26
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taqueso posted:You can build something patented for personal use (not a lawyer) You can't necessarily buy the components or access detailed instructions for building it though. Ry, when you say "modern techniques" I assume that means a pressurized septic system? Those things are expensive as gently caress to build, and a headache to maintain compared to the 'ol solids tank and leech field approach.
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Feb 12, 2021 22:50
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Oh yeah, Ry, this is responding to a much earlier post, but for the love of god don't plant crops, or anything over your septic drain field, best case scenario it doesn't work, worst case scenario it does, and it fills your drain field with roots, and then your liquids start coming out of the solids tank, with bonus poo. You may get some benefit planting downhill from the septic, that's where my fruit Orchard is.
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Feb 14, 2021 19:16
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Tip posted:My uncle bought some property and poured a foundation for a house. Then he bought a boxcar and added plumbing and electricity and french doors, just something for him and his wife to live in temporarily while they build the house. Buy your uncle an account.
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Feb 19, 2021 02:01
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Ry, don't end up like this.
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Rytheric posted:I actually read the article to this. Who has a back door going below the outhouse? I question that decision. Probably so it can be pumped out, rather than having to relocate the shitter every few years.
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Hey Ry, what's your plan for getting a timber framed building designed and produced?
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Feb 21, 2021 19:36
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I'm really interested to find out how economically viable that idea turns out to be.
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Feb 21, 2021 20:47
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Rytheric posted:Define economically viable. % price difference over a comparable stick-framed structure of the same size. I'm building my next house, and I'm interested in timber framing, but not for sat 50% more than a nice stick built in material. E: that's another thing I'm interested in, do you plan to do the joints? Because that's either CNC or master craftsman poo poo. Elviscat fucked around with this message at 20:56 on Feb 21, 2021 |
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Feb 21, 2021 20:52
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Rytheric posted:Do I need paint over the poly? I want to still see the wood. No, the poly is the protective layer. These are my French doors that are unstained and just have clear poly over them. 
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Feb 22, 2021 05:15
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Rytheric posted:Unfortunately I don't have many useful friends like that even if I pay them. Just maybe one. I tried to recruit people for the sledgehammer demo and was met with crickets. You are going to find lifting and setting your timbers to be difficult and dangerous then, without some sort of mechanical assistance.
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Rytheric posted:I know a few tricks from sailing on how to hoist things. Give me some rope and pulleys and some wrenches and I will get it up there if necessary or I will cut my torso in half trying. Actually I think the heaviest timber is like 500lbs or so, so I won't get hurt too bad. What are you going to hoist it from?
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Rytheric posted:. They quoted $3300 excluding permitting fees to survey, lay down a Plat map, and submit it to the county for record for me which is about twice my highest estimation. Be ready for a LOT of this.
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um excuse me posted:If well built, Murderhaus could be a 500 year structure. The oldest wood based structures are pretty much all timber framed. So could a well built stick framed house, it's just not a building style that existed 500 years ago. Rytheric posted:My constraint with sips is that its expensive in my opinion, all the electric and stuff has to be preplanned and integrated into the sips at a shop, and I thought they were heavier than 100lbs. I thought economics wasn't a concern? And hhow is a 100lb panel a problem when a 500 lb timber is not?
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Tunicate posted:Why not compressed air tools I don't have a bizarre aversion to noise or power tools, and I still wince when I have to fire up the compressor. E: they did make compressors based off old Ford V8's, so maybe that'd be up Ry's alley, he can modify the cooling system to be broken, it'll be great. Elviscat fucked around with this message at 02:11 on Feb 25, 2021 |
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Rytheric posted:That is what I do when I use my power drill. I have multiple batteries charging for continuous use. You don't run saws continuously. You need this though, look how perfectly it would fit in Grovertruk https://youtu.be/RXbb0so8OK0
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Rytheric posted:I actually spoke to the neighbor today she was a lovely old lady. Apparently there is a deep grudge and dispute over the property boundary so when I do the survey. I'm going to have them stake and survey a couple of points and either give her 5 feet of the property extending past the house after I buy it if she accepts it to resolve the issue or give her an easement. Unfortunately, just giving it too her will increase her tax burden so im going to see what she wants to do. Awww, that's really nice of you. Easing may be easier for both of you, and allow you to reclaim the land when the house is demolished. It is very, very smart to do a thorough job on your due diligence, it is incredibly easy to end up with a plot of worthless, unbuildable land.
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His Divine Shadow posted:I have a friend who builds and repairs log houses. He uses a lot of hand tools and axes (some of them he forges himself), but to get things done in an economical way there are two powered tools he uses, a chain saw and an electric hand planer. The chain saw in particular is the most important power tool. Cordless electric chainsaws, particularly the Milwaukee 18V one, are getting REALLY good, they're also very quiet, good bars, and they have more torque than a two stroke model.
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Rytheric posted:This may or may not come to a surprise, but I am actually terrified of chainsaws. One time drill lead was hand clearing in front of our drill rig and after the drilling we noticed where all his guards got nicked and he almost kicked it back to my stomach at one point. This is why I'm not even suggesting felling the Timbers myself. I've only ever chopped down something as large as my arm and not with a chainsaw. Anything bigger than that im weary of where it may fall. I'm having a company fell and shape the Timbers for me. Ah, well I'm sure you know they can be used safely, they're a good tool to be afraid of. If you change your mind you can always drive the murdertruk out to the West Coast and help me fell a few Alder, I should have enough for all the timbers you need, and it's supposed to be pretty good for timber framing, fairly hard, somewhat resistant to rot, and not hard enough that it's particularly hard to work with hand tools.
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Rytheric posted:I'm okay with that. Basically the cost of things is what is setting the pace and myself setting my pace. Once I get the septic permit, I have 5 years to build the septic. Hopefully I can come up with a second excavator rental within that 5 years time. (Two weeks will cover it). Have you done a cost analysis on a used tractor with a bucket and blade vs all the excavator rentals you'll need over the course of this project? You might find buying is cheaper, and it opens up the door to things like using the bucket to lift SIPS into place. ChickenOfTomorrow posted:
Yeah, I wonder why all the people commenting on the thread who have construction experience are cautioning Ry that this project is going to be 2x as hard, 2x as expensive, and 4x as long as he thinks (with various levels of abrasiveness. Must all be killjoy assholes trying to bring Ry down!
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What about grading and digging footers?
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Rytheric posted:No doubt. The sellers agent turns out was taking us both for a ride since he was trying to pocket 10k instead of 6%. Some of that was expected expenses though. Like the $3,000 part of his deposit going to the survey. So you're walking the gently caress away and starting your search fresh with a Real Estate agent, right?
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serious gaylord posted:Poster with vast knowledge on the subject: Here is an itemised list of why this is a bad idea and how you are incorrect in your opinion. Please let me explain in detail how you will get yourself out of this mess and avoid it in future. A licensed expert in the same loving State even.
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I just cut (well, cleaned up circular saw cuts) in a couple pieces of plywood with a chisel, no one tell Rytheric.
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Feb 26, 2021 01:44
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OH gently caress WRONG THREAD HOW DO I DELETE
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Feb 26, 2021 01:45
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I don't necessarily think it's a pure scam, having a lawyer look it over is a good first step. But at the very least the owner's an rear end in a top hat, Ry, stop talking to that dickbag and start doing it through an agent, they won't be able to dick around an agent like they're dicking you around. Absolutely do not spend another dime on this property unless a professional tells you to.
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Rytheric posted:Just spoke with a realtor. There appears to be one more complication. The owner of the land has a lien on it for the manuhome he put on it in 2014. Sounds like he would have to refinance it to exclude the part I want to buy. Then I'd have to combine two parcels when I buy it. The good news is that him having a loan means the bank didn't have issue with the border dispute. So I can probably piggyback off that. Yo, refinancing a home is not a quick process, and there's no guarantee he can even successfully do it. Walk.
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stealie72 posted:Perhaps some music will help I was thinking way more goth https://youtu.be/dxucr5TSxDg
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