Recent content by BoonKing

First off I would not under ANY circumstances NSF a check! That's stupid, dishonest and just plain wrong! Everyone brings up alot of good points and let me tell you I'm getting quite the education. One of the points someone pointed out is the Contractor has a fire door in the drawings because...

Thanks Frank! :beer: I figured if it's not right he'll know the days he comes for the check!

I'd like to. I called him earlier to see if he's going to get someome out to cement the j bolts into the footings or shall I call someone and he hasn't called me back yet. That was 8 hrs ago so we'll see.

Code here in Erie County NY says 2 sheets of 5/8" fire rated drywall and a 45 min rated fire door between the garage & residential space. Both are on the drawing. The other bids were so-so. #2 was as vague as the guy I went with (#3) and #1 was highly detailed to include fixtures and...

Thanks for the info Steves32. Yea, I'm definitely getting a lesson in NOT what to do here. Like most things I have to learn the hard way. I thought I did as much research as I could and I'm still paying for it. I know he's insured & bonded because the town would not let him get the permits if...

I know no one is an "eLawyer" on here but I'm having a problem with my contractor and I'm wondering if it's normal procedure and is it fixable. My attached garage on my 1942 circa house was rotted so I had it bid with 3 contractors. It was a flat roof and here in Buffalo that's a no-no with...

OMG that looks AWESOME!!

Thanks everyone. Glad to see the snow isn't just HERE this winter! :bounce: I'm spending lots of time exploring the site as I want to get rolling on my new garage in spring (if $$$ permits)! Thanks!

Grettings all. I was searching the net for some ideas when I build (rebuild) my 1.5 car attached garage and I found this forum. Looks AWESOME and I hope to learn lots for you all! So greetings from Buffalo NY!

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