Recent content by AllroundfaN

Hey all. Looks like it's been about 18 months since my last update. I'm happy to report, so far so good. Bone dry inside and, as far as I can tell, no compromising of the wall structure from the outside. My drain tile outlets have never shown any signs of draining water which tells me I...

Mostly just stubborn

Hello again my well-intentioned but skeptical friends. Thought I'd provide another progress report. So, the building foundation sat untouched for the last 9 or 10 months since the initial build - just as shown in the photos I previously posted. I kept close tabs on things as the rains have...

Thought I'd provide a quick update. Building is up. Floor is not poured yet. Posting a few pics of the wall as built. I have some drain tile to install and membrane etc before I'm ready for back filling. Interior picture shows 4' OC posts supporting the T&G 2x6s. The other 3 show different...

More good feedback from ya'll. I do appreciate the ideas and stories. Gives me lots to chew on. My plan has evolved though it's still not a concrete retaining wall as many have suggested. There are a host of reasons why I've not embrace that idea. I won't delve into those just now. I met...

Here's a photo of the site for context. https://photos.app.goo.gl/waZRiUNtHA1Q61ELA

The question asked was about waterproofing the wall as designed. Therefore, the correct answer cannot be to turn it into a retaining wall. That simply doesn't answer the question as asked, though a retaining wall may very well be the way I need to go. It's discouraging that the skirt board...

So, I'm building a 32x40 pole barn-garage-man cave. Actually, I'm having it built. The build site was sloped from back of building to the front so when we did the site prep, we had to dig into that slope pretty good to establish a level spot to build. As a result, the bottom 5 ft of the back...

I'll go ahead and disagree with the "bigger is better" crowd. As many have admitted, more space often enables the collection of more clutter. As others have said...and wisely so...sit down with pencil and paper and draw out your garage. Lay out the stuff you want in it (reasonably close to...

Is there a name for this type of flooring system? I'd like to research it further and maybe talk with my local inspectors about its use in my neck of the woods. I'm building a shop this fall and have been exploring flooring options. I'm inclined to go wood for several reasons but had concerns...

Actually, it wouldn't take much to make a box to deaden the sound. basically just line a plywood box with the thickest styrofoam-type insulation you can find. They sell it in sheets at the big-box h/w stores. You'll be very surprised how much quieter the compressor will be. Design it in such...