Modern home materials & technologies discussion thread

[Kaido]

Wildfire Automated Sprinkler Protection (WASP) gutter-mount sprinkler system:

http://www.waspwildfire.com/the-wasp/wasp-gutter-mount-sprinkler-system/

 

[Kaido]

Glassparency hydrophobic glass coating:

• Home windows
• Shower enclosures
• Solar panels

This is basically a version of RainX that actually works. Had it done on my car & it's super awesome! 3-year warranty FYI.

 

[Exterous]

Glassparency hydrophobic glass coating:

• Home windows
• Shower enclosures
• Solar panels

This is basically a version of RainX that actually works. Had it done on my car & it's super awesome! 3-year warranty FYI.

How much did it cost for your car? As a general aside I am not a fan of "Get a Quote" products and wish less companies did this. Give me some idea of cost otherwise I probably won't contact you because I don't want to waste my time with a product that has a good chance of being outside what I'm willing to spend

 

[Exterous]

WallDecor3D: 3D wall panels

https://www.walldecor3d.com/

Gallery: (note: there are buttons for the galleries for the different types of panels)

https://www.walldecor3d.com/gallery/

Available in 3 categories, with a total of 42 shape options: (note: they are paintable as well)

• Plant fiber panels (32 designs)
• MDF wood panels (12 designs)
• Mosiac wood panels (7 designs)

Personally I hate wallpaper, so this actually looks like a pretty cool way to get some texture & design up on the walls outside of painting. Looks pretty slick for a TV backdrop:

Introduction video:

Basic installation video: (there's a more detailed one on their Youtube channel)

One of the schools I've done work for had a bunch of these types of things installed on a floor they renovated. Despite being professionally installed the seams looked terrible despite them attempting a few things to make them look better. Caulk - sanding - nothing. I took a picture of a seam where they attempted to something to blend it. From 30 feet away it looked cool. 15 feet? Much less so

 

[Kaido]

How much did it cost for your car? As a general aside I am not a fan of "Get a Quote" products and wish less companies did this. Give me some idea of cost otherwise I probably won't contact you because I don't want to waste my time with a product that has a good chance of being outside what I'm willing to spend

I believe it's $229 for all windows by itself (I got mine in a bundle with ceramic coating for the paint & wheels). Has a 3-year warranty, so I'd assume you'd want to get it re-applied after that. RainX works similar, although you have to apply it yourself two or three times a year, instead of a one-time application of Glassparency say every 3 years. Per their website, it says that Glassparency bonds with the silica within the glass. I've only had it on a month, but it works pretty awesome so far...interested to see how it does with ice in the winter!

 

[Kaido]

One of the schools I've done work for had a bunch of these types of things installed on a floor they renovated. Despite being professionally installed the seams looked terrible despite them attempting a few things to make them look better. Caulk - sanding - nothing. I took a picture of a seam where they attempted to something to blend it. From 30 feet away it looked cool. 15 feet? Much less so

Interesting, you would think they would have covered the seam with a filter, then sanded it down smooth over the top, then painted it to fix the problem. That looks terrible haha.

 

[Exterous]

Interesting, you would think they would have covered the seam with a filter, then sanded it down smooth over the top, then painted it to fix the problem. That looks terrible haha.

They tried quite a few things at different seams. I don't know if they ever used a filter but they did try sanding and then painting. I think the problem is that the hard surfaces used in these panels are perfectly smooth so any sanding makes for an obvious surface texture change which light reflections can amplify. Similar issue with the caulk. Because the panel material is a hard reflective surface and caulk is neither you can see where the caulk is because of surface texture and or changes in how light is being reflected

 

[Kaido]

BetterVent indoor dryer vent: (no water required)

https://adr-products.com/

 

[Greenman]

The issue I have with all indoor dryer vents is that all of the water from your wet cloths ends up inside the house. I've seen several issues with this over the years, mold being by far the most common.

 

[skyking]

I rarely use the clothes dryer. I hang the clothes in the guest bathroom in the winter, with a dehumidifier and fan. It heats the room to about 80 and removes the water from the clothing without the wear and tear of the dryer, and I re use the water in the washing machine

 

[Kaido]

Flexible mailbox post:

https://flexpostinc.com/shop/flexible-mailbox/

My grandma's mailbox is prone to getting hit by drunk drivers because she lives on a corner. $150 is pretty pricey, but we've had to replace that thing like a dozen times so far

 

[Kaido]

Wood Haven rainscreen clip system:

https://woodhavenproducts.com/rainscreen-clip/

They also have a hidden deck fastener system called Deck Clip:

https://woodhavenproducts.com/installing-the-deck-clip/

They also have thermally-treated wood (different from heat-treated wood, which is heated to 130F; thermally-treated wood is treated above 400F):

https://woodhavenproducts.com/thermally-treated-wood-rainscreen/

Really liking the red cedar exterior finish:

 

[Kaido]

Ruggable removable & washable rug system:

https://ruggable.com/

2-piece rug system:

1. Stain-resistant, spill-proof rug cover (washing machine-friendly)
2. Base system with cling effect

 

[Kaido]

Accupark parking guide:

https://racedeck.com/racedeck-products/accupark/

Great idea for 100% compliance every time! Designed to fit on top of Race Deck modular garage flooring:

https://racedeck.com/

 

[herm0016]

There is no way "cling effect" keeps that rug in place with 3 large dogs.

race deck is awesome.

 

[Kaido]

There is no way "cling effect" keeps that rug in place with 3 large dogs.

I've seen various non-slip systems for rugs that work on either carpet or hard floors, but I don't know if anything could really be done for large dogs, as they have small feel that kick up the carpet. The best you can probably do is non-slip rug grippers, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-TT-Non-Slip-Grippers-Washable-Reusable/dp/B07TQJRKRC

 

[Kaido]

I think I mentioned CoolBot previously, which is a gadget that lets you use a swamp cooler (window A/C unit) to cool a large walk-in fridge; they now have the CoolBot Pro, which adds support for mini-split HVAC systems, has built-in Wi-Fi for temperature monitoring & control:

https://www.storeitcold.com/

 

[herm0016]

a swamp cooler is a totally different thing than a window A/c


we have tried carpet tape and even that wont keep the rugs down.

 

[jmagg]

Screw piles for deck support. Not sure what to think, but a friend just used a couple to extend his deck so I'll get an answer in a couple yrs. Could be good in heavy clay which is why he used them.

 

[Kaido]

On a tangent from CoolBot, they now have residential walk-in freezers available from Arctic, which makes pre-assembled walk-in freezers.

I'm very curious about the economics of running one, as my current ginormous upright deep freezer only costs me $5 a month to operate.

 

[Kaido]

a swamp cooler is a totally different thing than a window A/c

In the south, we always called the window units swamp coolers, even though swamp coolers are technically a different product, haha. For the CoolBot, the two things it needs are (1) a digital display, and (2) automatic restart. They have a compatibility list here:

https://www.storeitcold.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AC-Selection-12B-2018.pdf

And a bit more reading here:

https://www.storeitcold.com/build-it/ac-selection/

I'm strongly considering a CoolBot walk-in fridge & an Arctic walk-in freezer for my house design. CoolBot has an extensive design guide here:

https://www.storeitcold.com/build-walk-cooler-small-farm-free-download/

As far as freezers go, US Cooler has an energy & cost article here:

https://www.uscooler.com/blog/operating-cost-walkin-cooler-freezer/

It'd be a non-issue if I were able to put in a complete solar system, haha!

 

[Kaido]

Screw piles for deck support. Not sure what to think, but a friend just used a couple to extend his deck so I'll get an answer in a couple yrs. Could be good in heavy clay which is why he used them.

There's a couple listed earlier in this thread:

https://www.diamondpiers.com/

https://surefootfootings.com.au/

My friend is doing her deck with a screw-pile system too, I'm curious to see how it goes for both the initial setup & long-term functionality. The Surefoot Footings system holds up houses in weird areas like on top of rocks, so it seems like it's a pretty good design!

 

[Kaido]

FTL Aluminum Cabinets:

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[Kaido]

Interesting...now that I know the "aluminum" keyword, all kinds of vendors are popping up:

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I really like BLUM's systems:

Products

Fittings manufacturer Blum produces fittings for lift systems, pull-outs and drawers, hinges and inner dividing systems for drawers.

www.blum.com

I'm on the fence about the best approach. I just purchased a small CNC machine to begin learning CAD & automated wood cutting:

Inventables, Inc.

Inventables, Inc.

www.inventables.com

I'd prefer to have low-maintenance materials, like metal cabinets, in my future house, unlike wood, which can warp, fall apart, get termites, etc. However, wood has multiple benefits: it's fairly cheap, readily available, easy to work with, and highly customizeable. I'm having problems with the cabinets in my current place because they are at least 30 years old & were made from cheap materials to begin with. I'm considering doing my first cabinetry project by tearing the whole thing out & CNC'ing up some new ones, although I've read that cabinet-making is pretty involved, so I'm going to have to learn the machine first & then cabinet-making.

 

[herm0016]

there are a lot of reasons we stopped building cabinets out of metal in the 50's.

i am a wood worker and have built cabinets. a well thought out design is not terrible to build if you have the ablity to make accurate and square cuts, and you know how it all goes together. You would really need a 4 foot by 8 foot cnc to build cabinets, and why CNC? you are cutting pretty basic shapes. you could do it much faster with a track saw and a measuring tape. for my stuff, i use good plywood with applied veneer edging for doors and they turn out quite well. getting all the measurements right on the hinges is critical as well.

a well built cabinet will last 100+ years if you don't have a major flood. wood is not some kind of crappy material that just "falls apart" its all about the quality of construction, same as a metal cabinet. cheap stuff is stapled together, good quality has screws and glue in all the joints, is made from plywood and not partical board or MDF.
In Vietnam and India, the business are segregated by type on streets, so its a whole street of metal workers, or a whole street of clothing makers. the things they produce may look good, but they are crudly built for their expectations, i really doubt you would be happy with these.

blum stuff is good, but i could have spent 10k on blum hardware, when i did my whole kitchen for 10k including a 48 in sub zero, dacor duel fuel stove, kholer heavy gauge, huge single basin sink, concrete and reclaimed bowling ally countertops. that kitchen made us an extra 35k when we sold, the sellers said they made an above asking offer due solely to the kitchen.