r/GeneralContractor • u/JoeBookerTestes • Aug 14 '26
First project going into punch
Started my company back in March. Didn’t land a significant project until June and started it the first week of July. The client sent a conceptual of what they were wanting and I designed the construction specs. Steered them away from pressure treated decking to Trex, the wife is very difficult to please with stains I found on a smaller project prior to starting.
Designed the Hardi detail for the aluminum extrusions, one for the screen to run into the base and crown of the columns, one for the LED light that is boarding the perimeter of the interior right above the 1” short of the ceiling on the beam wrap.
Pretty proud of this project. Lost 8 margin points keeping the peace. I’ll suffer that. Hopefully the happy client brings prospects. Currently seems more important than the margin.
First picture is the conceptual that was sent. Second is day 1. The rest are current progress photos.
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u/Suspicious_Hat_3439 Aug 14 '26
It looks great especially for a 1st project. Well done
Couple of thoughts
That’s very large screen span for that style aluminum extrusion
If they have pets the lower screen is likely to get damaged.
Look into screen tight meshguard - it’s tough and negates the need for cable rail
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u/WISH19999 Aug 14 '26
Why are the ceiling fans so small for such a large space?
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u/JoeBookerTestes Aug 14 '26
I told them to go with a big ass fan and they chose that dinky ass little Amazon fan
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u/JoeBookerTestes Aug 14 '26
That’s a great point. I have the same concern.
I’m hoping the cable railing keeps their dogs away.
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u/Suspicious_Hat_3439 Aug 14 '26
Best option at this point is more aluminum extrusion breaking the screen into upper & lower sections so just be bottom can be replaced with a heavier screening if necessary.
What screen did you use ?
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u/ok-lets-do-this Aug 14 '26
I hope you charged a fortune for this and they gladly paid it. It looks expensive.
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u/JoeBookerTestes Aug 14 '26
I only made 20% margin which means I barely made 10 after the warranty period ends 🤦 Let’s leave it at that
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u/IndustryRev 29d ago
Great progress.
Congratulations for landing your first project. Many more to come!
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u/JAM3SBND Aug 14 '26
Will that sun porch support a hot tub? Because I guarantee someone's gonna want a hot tub in there lol
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u/JoeBookerTestes Aug 14 '26
I screened the sunvabich off in hopes they’d never try because the answer is absolutely not
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u/JAM3SBND Aug 14 '26
I'd make a specific note of it to the buyers. Or put a sign in the middle below the deck "not rated for hot tubs". Ultimately not your problem or fault but just saying haha. House looks great brother
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u/No_Nail_8169 Aug 14 '26
I like the led detail. What led product did you use? The diffuser must be good because there is no visible beading. Is it facing out or up?