Recent content by billie

OSB, I always roll. You really need to work the paint into all the voids. If you have to rent the sprayer, rolling is way faster than spraying..... and really no setup/cleanup with rolling.

You need better/more attic ventilation. Where is the AC condensor located? Are you adding heat? But no, insulation is not your best choice. Eliminate any heat sources. And ventilate.

yep, just like PolyB and pine shakes, as soon as it creates a disaster the companies will disappear and so will the warranties. But I think Pex is a better product. And it sure is cost effective.

PRICE. Copper is outrageously expensive. PRICE. Labour, you can do 10 homes in Pex in the time it takes to do 1 in copper.

One thing to be concerned about, often the compounds from the lath & plaster days and early drywall days used asbestos. I'm pretty sure every state/province has a testing facility. What you describe, that plaster, was a fabulous, vapour barrier too.

King Richard

Bark side ??? Crown up. Otherwise the board will cup, hold water and rot. Read the article, so you got it right. Bark side, new term for me, down.

You should need a permit and drawings. There are issues of fire separation which are far more critical than the foundation. But yes, you may have to dig down to verify the existing foundation OR your municipality may have plans from the original construction permit. There are valid reasons to...

I'd like to see more ideas on the Mobile Garage... beyond just a service truck.

The above examples are from The Workshop Book.

And the School Bus Classroom.

The expandable step van

Guys who go a step further than just sideboxes on a pickup.

Then there are guys who take their hobby on vacation

Is there a thread, or could one be created for MOBILE SHOPS? ie Based on a trailer? Some of us work from a trailer shop.