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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, with #6 rebar spaced 12".

Yes, I think that is the case as well. Interestingly, I was reading documentation for another lift, (Forward maybe?.. I've been looking at a lot of different ones) and they stated that it was preferred to drill all the way through. I guess each manufacturer has their own rules.

I emailed Bendpak for clarification on this, because the way I read their concrete spec document, it lays out 2 different scenarios. 1. Pre-existing slab requirements 2. "New slab" requirements - except by "new slab" they are referring to a section cut out of an existing slab and...

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. Adding water/sewer puts it in a completely different code/zoning category. A bathroom or sink would be nice, but I don't know that I want the additional headache...

Hey everyone. I'm at the early stages of a garage rebuild project. Replacing an existing 22x22 detached garage with a larger 30x32 2-story garage. I could really use some feedback and any advice you all might have on the "plan" so far. I have 4 rough estimates so far on the build. 2 of them...

Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday from Bucks county (SE) PA! I'm in the early planning and gathering ballpark quotes phase of a garage replacement. The current garage is a 22x22 2 car detached that's in rough shape. It looks like it started as a 1 car or large shed and was widened to 2 car, and then...