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Built a partition to separate two rooms (slrpnk.net)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Perspectivist@feddit.uk to c/diy@slrpnk.net

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Edit: How come post about a partition I did in 3 days outperforms a post about bathroom remodel I worked at for 2 months, lol.

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[–] humble_boatsman@sh.itjust.works -2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Its a doorframe made of thin pine boards. Nothing to do with the load. And there is not a single complete board surrounding it. Looks good but a lot of finish work over that questionable frame. so ya know next time.

[–] Perspectivist@feddit.uk 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The "thin pine boards" are laminated veneer lumber which does not twist. It's not the first door/partition I've installed and I've yet to receive a single callback. It's going to be perfectly fine. Absolutely no need to over-engineer something like this. I appreciate the feedback but I strongly disagree.

[–] fishos@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

If only it were built in an arch that's already architecturally sound.... This addition doesn't support anything. It's like thinking the garage door supports the roof above it.