Nitrogen instead of air

[36654]

Damn Jon that's funny, now here I was thinking you didn't have a sense of humor.

As OM will tell ya, it would have been funnier if I used a Mac.......

And used proper punctuation on the left hand note.

 

[omega man]

We need to get together and have a maybe discuss best gaseous substance for hyper-mile runs
OM

 

[36654]

We need to get together and have a maybe discuss best gaseous substance for hyper-mile runs
OM

I'm currently writing an email to Erdinger USA to complain about an out of date (expired) variety pack I recently purchased. While a good beer is a wonderful, if not religious experience, and old beer reminds me of attending a funeral for one who died too young.....

 

[BCKRider]

You guys will love this. Last week, I was in the yard when I heard the unmistakable sound of a flat tire flopping down the street. It was my neighbor in her Honda Hybrid. She was oblivious. I yelled and waved my arms until she finally stopped at the end of the street. She got out and asked what was wrong. Her right rear was flat. "How did that happen?" she asked.

I told her I had no idea how it happened and did not care; but that I would get my compressor out and inflate her tire so she could get it repaired.

As my compressor was building pressure, she asked if I had Nitrogen. I replied no, I only had beach air.

She then insisted that her tires only took Nitrogen because that was what the dealer installed.

I picked up my compressor and started walking back to my shop. Wait she said, what about my tire?

I said listen Sue, you have a choice. You can do this my way or your way. But you cannot tell me how to do it and I damned sure will not do it your way.

I filled the tire with good beach air and she drove all the way into town to get the repair and fill her tire with Nitrogen. It seems neither air nor Nitrogen cares what size nail is used in its release.

How do people get this stupid?

BTW,,,she is a retired high school science teacher.

My God, Jerry, I hope you didn't ruin her tire! Do you have any idea the moisture content of beach air? Town must have been pretty close if she could make it with a nail in the tire - get the tire fixed, and get it refilled with nitrogen - she did go back to her dealer, I trust, rather than some quack with an air compressor.

Did Sue take early retirement - say, after her first month of teaching? We can only hope.

 

[BCKRider]

Reminds of th time I was standing a large gable wall with the crane. By happenstance, one of the framers stapled the Tyvek on so when the wall was lifted into place- the print was upside down.
The homeowner arrived and flipped out proclaiming that the Tyvek would not work upside down
OM

Uh... are you SURE he didn't flip out because you stood the wall upside down? Tyvek works in either direction. Walls - not always.

 

[omega man]

Uh... are you SURE he didn't flip out because you stood the wall upside down? Tyvek works in either direction. Walls - not always.

Probably would have been happier with that
OM

 

[rangerreece]

Tyvek, what the heck is Tyvek? I've never hear of this Tyvek you speak of. From context if I had to guess it would be that barrier layer that goes inbetween the wall and the outer covering of the wall. I could google it but what the fun in that.

 

[omega man]

Tyvek, what the heck is Tyvek? I've never hear of this Tyvek you speak of. From context if I had to guess it would be that barrier layer that goes inbetween the wall and the outer covering of the wall. I could google it but what the fun in that.

I'm a 15lb felt kinda guy myself. General rules of application still apply. It has letterin' as well- usually some lines here and there. Looks a bit red-neck during the application process, you know the way a tin roof used to before it became "standing seam"
Works better but not "trendy", I'm ok with that.
OM

 

[36654]

I'm a 15lb felt kinda guy

Slaters Felt?

 

[omega man]

Slaters Felt?

There is a lot of names for it... and there are a number of "weights". IMO the use of felt on the sidewall of a building allows the building to "breath". The new ultra-tight building techniques are just that- ultra tight. The reality is there is moisture penetration in all buildings and while the penetration maybe so small you never see a "leak", with breathability, it has a chance to dry.
On the roof, I am now of the opinion to just "ice and water" the whole roof.
OM

 

[lee]

Tyvek, what the heck is Tyvek?

 

[36654]

There is a lot of names for it... and there are a number of "weights". IMO the use of felt on the sidewall of a building allows the building to "breath". The new ultra-tight building techniques are just that- ultra tight. The reality is there is moisture penetration in all buildings and while the penetration maybe so small you never see a "leak", with breathability, it has a chance to dry.
On the roof, I am now of the opinion to just "ice and water" the whole roof.
OM

As long as there's some structural sheeting inboard of the moisture barrier (i.e,, Tyvek or felt) I'm OK. Sadly, even OSB sheeting is now considered an optional upgrade on new construction.

 

[rangerreece]

Next year I'm wrapping my Christmas presents in Tyvek.

 

[omega man]

As long as there's some structural sheeting inboard of the moisture barrier (i.e,, Tyvek or felt) I'm OK. Sadly, even OSB sheeting is now considered an optional upgrade on new construction.

Again, in my experience, OSB or "chipboard" stands up better in the weather than plywood as they seem to use better glue. I don't think the OSB is stronger than plywood but then again, if you are buying plywood, you should look for 5 plies in a sheet of 1/2". Probably had to find at a big-box price driven store.
OM

 

[omega man]

Next year I'm wrapping my Christmas presents in Tyvek.

If you do, use the Tyvek tape on all the seams- and hide the knives. Fun with prezzys
OM

 

[GTRider]

But which blocks nitrogen better--Tyvek or builder's felt paper?


DG

 

[omega man]

But which blocks nitrogen better--Tyvek or builder's felt paper?


DG

If you do a good job and tape the joints, it's the you need to worry about
OM

 

[whm1226]

Just out of curiosity, what is the nitrogen content of air?

From what I have read, Nitrogen is about 78% of air to begin with.

 

[crustybeemer]

Seen ultralight rain gear made from a material very similar to Tyvek! Believe they are called Frog Togs! My brother swears by them!

 

[whm1226]

The green valve caps would clash with my Midnight Blue paint...

Marty

Yea... I have an Oriental Blue and I am thinking the same thing...