I thought that I could simply build a cabin in our high-ceiling residing room with little to no help, however that was a mistaken assumption.
- I was told that I could get in a lot of trouble by doing any structural modifications separate from the regular permits plus inspections to insure that the work is being up to code.
That started a discussion with our best friend about what kind of wood I’d be permitted to use if I undertook such a project myself instead of hiring a separate supplier to do it instead. For instance, do I have to buy costly more than one-by-six or more than one-by-twelve inch boards to make it structurally sound, or can I get away with cheaper more than one-by-several wooden boards. Those are engineering questions at the end of the day plus I realize that I’m genuinely not an engineer. It got myself and others thinking about the engineering questions that go into designing plus building a giant bridge or an apartment building. For instance, the concrete being used for these structures is held together internally by metal rebar that is strategically placed in the right places to keep everything together. If any cracking forms, the rebar tie wire will prevent it from spreading or getting worse. The reason you see these concrete causeways last for decades in coastal areas is because of the type of rebar tie wire used. It’s not just a question about using stainless steel or black annealed rebar wire versus traditional steel because there’s a question of size. There are familiar sizes savor 14 g, 16 g, plus 18G rebar wire coils.