Recent content by armstrr

I want with dual 5 footers and to be sure there was no saging (I used 6x6s) I included a pergola top. I light weighted by using ceader and the top is removable by backing out 2 lags if say I needed to bring a boat or backhoe. Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk

I would want it to fully covered whatever concrete you have above, at and below grade. The exterior insulation barrier should be continuous if you plan to heat the shop... especially if using radiant heat. Double especially if you are using water instead of glycol. (Straight water has 20 to...

I'm not sure if solar is an option you would consider, but it might be wise to have the truss company be sure they could handle the load for your area ... Then if you decide to do it in the future you have stamped drawings to show your permit office... Can save lots of money rather than having...

See close to the bottom for slab on grade https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing/home-improvements/keeping-the-heat-in/basement-insulation/15639#a6-5 Also look at radientec for using thermal mass and a hot water heater for feat as opposed to an expensive boiler...

Actually... Foam extending vertically 2 feet around your perimeter might be more cost effective and efficient. I'll find a link to Canadian recommended advanced building practices for there efficiency Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk

Sorry... forgot the bar. After the fabric is pinned and folded open! Rebar chairs and the rebar can be set in place. The first 1 or or 2 courses of ICF are installed (with the drill adjustable feet are attached.). Everything is moveable at this point. For a stem wall, this is as far as one...

It's actually really easy . There are videos and how to s out there...but basically the fabric is unrolled, unfolded and tacked in place...it has a center line and using a long tape, and the 3 , 4, 5 method, you can get deadly accurate corners. I was able to level the blocks using a laser at...

I have an 8.5 foot basement... My footer is actually a fastfoot fabric system. They actually used my place on their site for a while. You can pour the footing and wall (or foundation wall in your case... In a single pour. I'm just an average diyer and I did 90% of it myself. Sent from my...

My shops ICF "footing" And the rest of the shop sitting above it[emoji16] Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk

Ok harbor freight gurus... Anyone got a cupon scan of the blue Flame welders helmet for $34.99? Thx in advance for Feeding the addiction!!

WOW...I grabbed two ladders, two platforms and a flashlight...i figured with all the finishing my garage needed, $80 was a small price...had no idea those platforms were worth that much, though...

that happened to me too...but i didn't realize it till after i paid!!! tried it again, and the correct price came up...guess one is going back!

thanks to you guys i ordered some screw drivers...and i just scored a hobart 190 off ebay for $506 including shipping (new). better tell the wifey what she got me for christmas...

how long would it take for the colorant to mix properly (say in a full 10 yard batch)?

so, i'm guessing you didn't go through with it...