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The Green Hinge System sounds like it could work BUT what about the bottom roller where there is more slop?

There is a 3/8" to 1/2" slop at the bottom of the house garage door(s) where the bottom roller(s) are. So I was thinking, theres no track adjustment at the bottom where I might tighten up that slop and have better sealing, so could I place something like a shim at the very last inch or so...

I have a 6hp 60 gallon compressor that I would like to plumb in the garage. I'll need about 100' of pipe and about 4 outlets. I've been considering the Rapid air Max line, but it seems that getting the tightly coiled line straight and looking proper is a concern. Sooooo...Black iron pipe or ...

Anybody have experience with Direct Lift? I talked to them at the SEMA show last November and the company also has Rotary and I think Challenger. The DL9 two-post lift is $1995. 9000 lbs capacity 109" between posts, and it weighs 1450 lbs.

Just Picked up a 2 ton Weaver WA-72A and it is in need of attention. Could you guys give me some insight as to what to do first, next, and so on. I don't know if it'll need a rebuild kit yet, so whatever tricks and tips to get this thing operational would be appreciated. Also, where to get the...

Whatever brand you pick for whatever reason, if you belong to Costco, shop them. I had a local guy give me an estimate and the a guy from the Costco program: the Costco's guy was a good bit less, so I told the local guy he had to match the deal I got. It saved me at least 10% :rocker:

My 40x60 garage build is coming along and I need to know what would be the best way to keep the roof/ attic cool in summer: 5/12 pitch, Shingled roof, NO ridge vents, and I was thinking of going with an exhaust fan with louvers/movable slats that I would install in the far gable end. I would...

Hi Guys, I am in need of some layout help, please. I have a 38w x 58 deep garage with 12' ceiling height. Walls are white foam (ICF-Insulated concrete form) construction. I have a 18"main beam running 58' from front to rear, and 22 15" cross beams, 11 on each side, perpendicular to the main...

Also interested in a 2 post and ready to pull the trigger if the deal is really good

I just picked up a bunch of 2" xps insulation to install under my 4" concrete floor. Do I need to put down any sand or anything else (besides the dirt) to get things nearly perfectly level or just a good dirt leveling, a vapor barrier, the 4x8 2" panels, and then the concrete? Do I need to use...

I have a chance to pick up a couple of Mitsubishi Mini-Splits, one a two ton unit with one evap, and one two and a half ton unit with two evaps. They were removed from a strip mall and according to Mitsu, date back to 2008/2009. New line sets will be needed. I can get the units for a total of...

Thanks everyone for your input. A good suggestion to get the inspector involved early on. Yes, I am trying to work on a budget, (who isn't) and I have been gathering supplies whenever I can find a good deal, typically from Craigslist, but many things will have to be bought at the going rate...

I am building a 40x55 two-story garage and could use help/advice. Picture a walk-out basement in a house and that is what the basement/lower level would be like. The upper floor will be supporting 12 cars. I have investigated various methods for the upper floor including pre-stressed concrete...

40x60 garage to be built. I am thinking that collecting rainwater from roof gutters and storing it in a (possibly 2500 gal) tank would be a great way to water my lawn. Right now, grass is BURNT, so if I could put an in-ground sprinkler system in and feed it from the rainwater tank, I'd be doing...

I'm in the planning and collecting stage of my build. 40 wide with 16x14 and 16x10ish doors. 60 deep. Must match house with vinyl siding, shingled 6/12 roof, a few courses of matching brick arould perimeter, and whatever else I can (AND SHOULD)do while in constuction. I'm not going to finish the...