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Posted By ThatBrett

What is this bookshelf support called?

I just moved into a new house. The original owner built some very lovely bookcases, but there aren't enough shelves for my needs. Yes, I know, I have too many books. My wife agrees with you. ;)
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04-06-17, 05:46 PM
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Posted By ThatBrett

Yes. Previously, the door handle was 4" from the...

Yes. Previously, the door handle was 4" from the interior wall. Now it is 9".

Ok, Here is the best I can do because currently the door only opens a few inches (it was installed too low and...
04-06-17, 04:21 PM
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Posted By ThatBrett

Checked around the edges of the building, don't...

Checked around the edges of the building, don't see anything that looks like weep holes or wicks. The brick looks to go one layer below the PCC sidewalk, so they may be there (which is probably not...
04-06-17, 11:49 AM
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Posted By ThatBrett

The door is the exact same size height/width as...

The door is the exact same size height/width as the previous door. Less thick though.

So part of what makes this whole thing less straight forward, is the opening in the CMU and wood is actually...
04-06-17, 11:40 AM
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Posted By ThatBrett

Thanks everyone for chiming in, I appreciate it. ...

Thanks everyone for chiming in, I appreciate it.



There is not a significant concrete threshold. The interior concrete slopes down to the exterior sidewalk by maybe 1/4 inch. The original...
04-06-17, 09:49 AM
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Posted By ThatBrett

Oh, and it swings in. I won't even get into how...

Oh, and it swings in. I won't even get into how they put the door too low, such that it can't clear the flooring by a good 1/2 inch.
04-06-17, 09:45 AM
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Posted By ThatBrett

Thanks Mark. See Pics below. The hinges are...

Thanks Mark. See Pics below. The hinges are mounted to the wood frame of the door, which is attached to the brick veneer. My issue is not with the quality of work out of context, but that they...
04-06-17, 09:23 AM
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Posted By ThatBrett

Bad Workmanship? Entry door attached to brick veneer

So I'm currently fighting with a (bad) contractor I hired to remove and replace the exterior front entry door to my condo. I'd appreciate some feedback on this issue. The old door was attached to...
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