JRscooby wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
In construction I always referred to feet and inches as it can be confusing. Example if someone says cut to 54" and you are used to 5' 4" that is a bit of a problem.
Bottom line proper communication is where it's at. I am sure Larry will concur!
Lot depends on where in the construction prosses you are, and what tools you have to hand. Many tapes the center of studs is marked better than the feet, and the inches to add to feet is even harder to see.
And doing the grade work, better look close at the plans, often they use feet and tenths.
One job, the state approved plan for driveway & drainage was in ft/tenths, and the plan for layout of slab under garage was in ft/in.
Every bit of site work I did was in tenths of a foot. Wall framing on 16" centers yes I would use the marks but mark 3/4" off along with an "X" to show what side the stud would go Actually I would use an "/" at that takes less time!
Ordering glass and windows for example ALWAYS use feet and inches!!!
