Great meeting at worksite, bid received quickly (thank you Fabian), now we're into start with setting of baseline for copper metallic panels (21" wide) set at upper edge of pre-existing black panel fence. The workscope includes framing the "window blind" using 2"x2" 14 gauge square steel tube in manner that completely blocks out any view of overlooking neighbor window from within my parcel. ACIW sent a capable crew and said they'd return with a bigger welding device. So we are now anticipating return to:
A. Complete framing for copper (facing South) panels,
B. Concrete and blocks set in drums as anchors require,
C. Fasten copper (facing South) panels to raise fenceline 42".
The image at end of day one, "Start up day," shows 3 (55 gallon steel) black drums, framing tubes in 2x2, 1x1 sizes. Return date was 16MAR25.
The overall effect was suspending 30' linear feet of 42" of sheets suspended on 2" square tubed poles. My recommendation remains for ACIW cause it took two guys 1/2 a day, and too many in this metal working arena try to exploit consumers. It's true, I spoke with several from $500 to $8100 for this "little project." (TIM ROMANO) ACIW was not cheapest, but Fabian stood behind our agreement. With so many saying so different things, I can say that this outfit including Fabian & father is a solid value, hands down. read more