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Update: Bendpak replied and confirmed that the "pre-existing slab" requirements apply to a new slab. So, minimum 4.25" thick, 3000psi...
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I haven't read the Bendpak requirements lately, but IIRC, it seems those two items often get confused. I think the existing slab...
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I went through the same thing with Bendpak but did not email them. Will be interested in what you learn. I will tell you that, yes, you...
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Yes, I think that is the case as well. Interestingly, I was reading documentation for another lift, (Forward maybe?.. I've been looking...
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I emailed Bendpak for clarification on this, because the way I read their concrete spec document, it lays out 2 different scenarios. 1...
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Living in snow country, I'd want an enclosed staircase, whether it was inside the building or on the exterior. My neighbor has a...
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1) Foundation -follow Bend Pack guidelines! If you hire an engineer to evaluate concrete for a 2 post he will ask 'what are mfg...
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I think your woodshop room is going to annoy you in that it will make the garage feel too small. If you can swing it, make your garage...
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That is a $100k+ garage, I would guess. I was going to have Shed's Unltd. do mine but when I wanted it attached, they wouldn't do it...
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I was going to say skip that wood room on the first floor but then you mention all that exercise equipment on the 2nd floor. So that...
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I 100% agree with thammel on these aspects: -16'oc floor joist if you're making a gym or woodshop upstairs. Furthermore, either 1...
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First thing I noticed was the 3D rendering shows a man-door beside the 2x garage doors. That man-door does not appear on the dimensional...
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I don't know what kind of woodwork you are contemplating, but I would 100% skip the separate enclosed space. Those walls will get in the...
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Also look at some of the clear sealer products, the look really nice on new concrete, I have done them in commercial/industrial projects...
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Thank you all for the great feedback!! I have a lot of things to think about. I was not planning to run any water to the garage...
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