Just realized I've hung over 500 sheets of 5/8 firecode this year alone

I was cleaning out my truck and found a stack of old receipts from the supply house. Started adding them up out of boredom, and the number hit me. Over 500 sheets of the heavy stuff, just since January. It's not like I was trying to hit a goal or anything, it just happened. Makes me think about how the jobs have changed. Ten years ago, it felt like we did a lot more 1/2 inch on regular studs. Now, with all the multi-family and townhouse projects, it's all 16 inch centers with firecode for the ratings. My shoulders definitely know the difference. Anyone else seeing way more of this specific board than they used to?

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riley4319h ago

My back hurts just reading that.

the_max17h ago

Just reading that" seems like a bit much, honestly.

craig.mila11h ago

But what if reading it actually helps your back? Like maybe it makes you sit up straighter.