Recent content by mattp

How do you guys know that the fruit cake tin isn't UL listed?

We have literally reached the "Ow!, My Balls!" part of Idiocracy...

What is that, just salt?

Top fasteners see combined loading, shear and pullout. Failure appears to be from them pulling out, as the bottom fasteners appear to be still attached. Wouldn't be surprised if they used nails instead of screws.

Yeah, you're probably right...but, it's just water... I think there are a couple things that could be done that were mentioned. 1 put some metal bollards up in front of the pier. 2 regardless of if you do 1. Putting lateral boards up will greatly reduce the impact. If lateral boards were up that...

Nice. I like sparkfun. Here's a solenoid operated valve if you want to figure out how to spray them with a sprinkler or something like that: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10456

What about setting up a spray system. If they hit your dock, they get sprayed with water. If the customers start getting wet because of the idiot boat "captains" hitting your dock, it'll stop pretty quick.

Whatcha talkin' about Willis? There's a soffit right here: But I agree with you...This does belong in the hall of shame...No gutter guards!!! Just look at all those leaves: ....All kidding aside, what is the worst thing about the installation isn't the camera or what I've posted above, it's...

That's terrible: Do people not take pride in their work anymore?