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hmm, I couldn't find the shackled guy

I found another truss hanging low in the center (over where the tank will be) so I'm going to scab on a board on the side and secure it to a rafter above, once it is hoisted to the correct position.

All the nails and screws have been stripped away so it is ready for new sheetrock, once the lumber repairs are done.

K...I am surprised you don't have a line of Christians wanting to see that.

Well they look a helluva lot better than mine would!

No worries, David. Ask away. First of all, here's the link to all my blog posts here on RA, and you can go back through them for the past 90 days to see where everything is and what is going on. http://www.reefaddicts.com/blog.php/2-melev

I'm going to be making some major updates to melevsreef in the coming months which I do hope people will like. I'll be posting good updates over there of the new tank in the Tanks section, as I feel it belongs there with my other tanks' history.

Sorry for all the questions and stuff.

Hey melev I'm new to this site but have read every single item on melevs reef and I personally think it's a much better site and it has inspired me beyond belief!!!!!! I have a 55 gallon tank and also I was wondering when you can get that updated again. Also when do you expect to get your new tank. And where are all your livestock. Sorry just want to get some updates and pics stuff on the livestock and everything. I can't wait till you get the new tank and please consider doing more on melevs reef!!!!


David, fellow reefer

It would be kinda neat to create a skylight effect that hit the morning side of the reef tank, but I don't think I'll break the seal at this point.

Quit pointing out the dark stranger, Jonathan. What people don't know won't hurt them.

I've been running it out the whirly bird for the past few years without even a hint of mold or issues. It really appears to be fine.

My roof is 10.75 years old and eventually will need replacing. That'll be when I add on the second story. MUAH HA HA... j/k

I've rented a blower twice for insulation, but hope I can pass on it this time with this project.

What? Your tank room is like a tanning bed!

I think what we are all referring to is some natural light for the reef. And no one is worried about the shadow from Marc's captive?

Meh, I never found that I needed any additional lighting in my tank room. When you consider tank lights, frag tank lights, refugium, etc, etc, There is plenty of light to be had when your walking in to do some work.

Looks like all you need is a skylight... Maybe intended purposes would be limited to giving your tank mates some "real" lunar lighting effects...

But what do I know, I'm just a good ole' redneck...

First of all, great shot. Second, it does indeed say something like, I wonder why Marc has a guy shackled in his house?

So, thinking about Solatubes now?

i wouldn't run your vent out like that. buy a sealed vent you can hook the duct up to. i've had to replace customers whole roof because of mold due to the same problem. a vent is cheap and easy to install. you can also rent the blower for the attic insulation at most home depots and other hardware stores. also look for a joist hanger.lol
getting there

What will you be doing in the attic space?

Okay, I'll take a good hard look at it tomorrow. What I want to do is lift that one section that is 1" lower, and tie it all together. If some additional plywood reinforces the area, that's fine with me. I think some lag screws are key, primarily.

I don't expect to be doing that any time soon. I rarely need anything round, and can farm this out to another company - that's fine with me for the occasional need.

sorry marc.... i see the board hanging down below the double 2x8's.... (on the other side.)

for that, you could lag through the double beam, but i would look into using the simpson straps and using 2x4's or 2x6 perferably to help distribute all the weight..

and this is the closest thing i could find to the brackets i was talking about
http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/TS.asp

and i found this which would be helpfull as well
http://www.strongtie.com/products/ca...ti_member.html

laminate it vertically. (glue one on each side of the double 2x8's. im assuming those are the ones your talking about sagging? right?))
(im no carpenter, but i have done some home improvement and built 2 houses with my dad. so i only have general knowledge. if there is a GC or a carpenter around, maybe they can chime in??)
i hope that makes since..

if your trusses are starting to sag, you can get simpson straps and lay 2x6's perpendicular to the joists and screw everything together. that will distribute the load across everything and help pick up those areas between your load bearing walls.
just another option...

I have the plywood already on hand (new, 3/4" thick) - so are you talking about vertical or horizontal use? You said joists, so I'm thinking horizontal across a couple, on the upper side correct? I have to keep the bottom clear for the sheetrock.