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While we really like our contractor, I have to admit he’s not the fastest worker we’ve ever seen. His motto is do it once, do it right… which is great in theory… but I have a feeling it’s going to be hard on the check book.
After three days of work….
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We have perfectly level framing (which was already there, he just sanded the boards) …
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And rubber sealant tape.
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And one loose laid picture frame board.
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And rain.
Yes, we had that as well.
It rained so hard the contractor gave up and left, which was fine. Until we realized he didn’t take down his tent.
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An hour later tent drainage surgery had to be performed.
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And there was a lot to drain.
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Water is heavy.
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Which is why the husband performed the surgery and I documented the procedure.
Three days.
16 billable hours at $55 and hour.
$880… for prep work and some rubber tape. This is going to be one very expensive deck.
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River's world..... 
The contractor cannot stop the rain, but the rain can stop the contractor. I hope his rubber tape works.
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It seemed to…
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Don’t worry, it could be worse…….it could start to snow.
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I’m menopausal and hot flashing.
Bring it!
❄️
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Recoup some of your expense by charging the contractor for hubby’s “surgery” (the price of a new tent if hubby hadn’t performed his tent rescue job).
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If only…
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Wait, he’s not even building the frame? And what’s the rubber tape for?
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The frame was in good shape so there was no need to replace it. The tape is a seal to prevent water damage.
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Charging hourly? That’s uncommon! Might be time to renegotiate.
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Contractors are booked up into next year here. We were lucky to get this one and only because he’s just decided to go out on his own. He was working exclusively for our neighbor and we poached him.
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Then again, you should also eliminate the time your Hubby goes out to Visit with him.
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I try!
Believe me, I do.
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8 lbs. per gallon. One very useless fact I learned from working at a tropical fish store in high school.
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Yikes. That’s heavy…
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Maybe he’ll let you knock $10 for the tent drainage…
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I did send him pictures of the draining…
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🤞
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I hope this turns out to be the most magnificent deck, not the most expensive one. 😳
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The jury is still out on that one….
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