Recent content by 3GT

That's a great point about radiant heating. I really need to look deeper into the efficiency aspect. I haven't done any sort of cost estimation yet but for now in both scenarios the "workshop" side I plan to always keep above freezing--maybe 50F It's definitely worth taking a harder look at...

Thats close to what I'm thinking if I kept the existing slab The exact dimensions aren't exactly set in stone but something similar to: Pour/extend the east side wall by 7' to a length of 35' Create a partition 35' in length wise, so 35Lx35W two car garage + Mower + SXS + cold storage...

The plan would be to rent a power screed and power trowel to help compensate for the lack of a large crew but it's still a heck of a lot of concrete and would be at a minimum done in two pours, maybe 3. Also looking at ICF's. The footing could be done in one pour, the ICFs in another, then the...

I almost put an excerpt about my area it the original post but it's not something I'm done looking into I live in what Illinois defines as an unincorporated area, in a township with sparse presence, and a very relaxed county other than inside city limits. So much so, I've not been able to find...

I'm planning to build a large partially conditioning post frame building (3000+ sq.ft) in the same location where my dilapidated barn (70Lx28Wx8H ft est.1991) currently sits. The new structure will be a dual/triple purpose area, 2-car garage, cold storage, and workshop. This will hopefully be my...