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Wpg_Guy · #**461** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 8:57 PM**

@justDarylD Stud walls going up at James Ave Pumphouse.
https://twitter.com/justDarylD/statu...070744073?s=20

Wpg_Guy · #**462** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 3:06 AM**

https://twitter.com/centreventure/st...780319233?s=20

buzzg · #**463** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 3:26 AM**

Honestly the strangest looking build ever

1ajs · #**464** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 11:29 AM**

wait is that floor solid 2x6's?

esquire · #**465** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 1:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Honestly the strangest looking build ever

Yeah, multistorey wood frame on top of heavy steel stilts... definitely an oddball, at least by local standards.

Wpg_Guy · #**466** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 1:21 PM**

Are the top floor units going to be multi storey?

bomberjet · #**467** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 4:59 PM**

I never realized that in those old wood frame buildings, and I guess this new one, the floor is solid like that. Seems....inefficient.

drew · #**468** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 5:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

I never realized that in those old wood frame buildings, and I guess this new one, the floor is solid like that. Seems....inefficient.

2x6s are cheap, and easy to install.

It reduces the floor to floor height which can introduce efficiencies in exterior finishes, constructability, construction time, etc.

These architects must have an in somewhere with the City though. It must have been a struggle to get the City to agree to this type of floor system for a new build (it is common in a lot of the older warehouses).

buzzg · #**469** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 5:22 PM**

Non-expert here... what's different about this floor system compared to most?

drew · #**470** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 5:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Non-expert here... what's different about this floor system compared to most?

It's 2x6s nailed together side by side to provide a solid, 5.5" thick wood floor.

Normally the floor would be constructed with larger joists (steel or wood) placed further apart (i.e. 16" on-centre) or you could use pre-cast hollowcore concrete.

This system is unusual for modern construction. Especially given that is likely doesn't have an official, recognized assembly fire rating.

Builders have a bit of leeway with these types of floor systems in older buildings, like warehouses that are converted into residential - but for a new build, it would definitely be unique.

robertocarlos · #**471** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 6:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Honestly the strangest looking build ever

So that's why the condo on the other side of the street was sold.

Wpg_Guy · #**472** Posted **Aug 30, 2019, 9:52 PM**

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ygYU-gSbL/

Wpg_Guy · #**473** Posted **Sep 8, 2019, 3:18 AM**

A beautiful day setting panels at Pumphouse, with the Museum on one side and 62m (Holz prefabbed) on the other side
@546arch
https://twitter.com/HolzPrefab/statu...241011207?s=20

NewIreland · #**474** Posted **Sep 8, 2019, 5:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by robertocarlos

So that's why the condo on the other side of the street was sold.

Please explain

Wpg_Guy · #**475** Posted **Sep 8, 2019, 5:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Are the top floor units going to be multi storey?

The top level apartments are indeed two storey units.

1ajs · #**476** Posted **Sep 8, 2019, 5:52 AM**

gues one could put a hot tub in their living room with a floor like that

robertocarlos · #**477** Posted **Sep 8, 2019, 8:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewIreland

Please explain

The fifth floor condo on the north was sold last year. It was for sale for some time. Really beautiful condo but now I think the view is ruined. Or maybe the garage door opening kept him awake at nights. It's crazy what can ruin a place.
For me it's the people hanging out in the Best Western parking lot at 4 am.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.89859...7i13312!8i6656

1ajs · #**478** Posted **Sep 8, 2019, 11:40 PM**

the train noise from the cn tracks^^

bomberjet · #**479** Posted **Sep 9, 2019, 2:23 PM**

The train noise is like a soothing ocean wave. Maybe. haha

1ajs · #**480** Posted **Sep 9, 2019, 2:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

The train noise is like a soothing ocean wave. Maybe. haha

its not a constant noise like the ocean its squeeling wheels and train horns be surprized how loud it can be

some people plain dont like that