Recent content by chargermann

...some Guy's advise on working from the top down to avoid residual mud affecting the stone surface as you progress. however, I prefer to work from the bottom up, and yes, use a 1" x 4" w/tap-con's to support the bottom row of stone. Also, with this particular cultured stone, its best to...

I'm currently finishing the cultured stonework on my outbuilding. Completed all three patio columns and working on the front elevation. Never did this work before, however, like tile setting, once you develop the pattern, it goes quickly. Very labor intensive though! I chose the Boral product -...

...Samh, what size cupola are you considering? Utilize the many cupola web sites for proper sizing to match your building. Depending on its size, finish & price, I would think about preparing (including painting) it on the ground (in sections), than as I did, assemble and finish on the rooftop...

...I can't specifically remember, but while working with an Architect on my 40' x 50' outbuilding in Florida, I recall something said about trusses which exceed a 40' width. The building classification/purpose changes (especially within a residential-zoned area), plus the design parameters are...

I've been researching steel garage cabinets for 8 months before deciding to take advantage of local big-box dealers and a military discount, purchasing 15 Gladiator units (4 lockers, 8 wall cabinets and 3 rolling cabinets). Now installed, I must say they are absolutely great! The process of...

...grind out loose debris, clean, prep (primer and/or bonding agent) and patch with a high-quality exterior concrete leveling product. Just repaired several areas of my shop similar to this before the epoxy floor finish. Came out great, and the leveler is hard as a diamond.

...depending on what brand, quality, options or additions you may prefer, this specific epoxy, supplies and caulking was between $1.05 - $1.20 a square foot. Pricing may have increased, as the order was placed in Dec. 2017, with the entire pallet of material being delivered in March 2018.

The recommended Sika seam filler was purchased at Lowes. I consider myself pretty good at neatly feathering caulks, but this stuff is tricky. It is petroleum-based and even a finger dipped in solvent won't provide a smooth application. It dries to a rubbery texture, matches very nicely, and...

...thanks. Yes, I will admit with the flakes it may be difficult locating small items dropped, however, that's where a small dustpan comes in handy. The flakes look great, enhance the overall shop appearance, and really hide the many concrete surface defects left by my lousy sub-contractor.

...had similar crack running up the block wall. Both County Inspectors and structural engineer observed and stated it's expected and perfectly normal for settlement cracks to occur within the first year of construction. Crack was filled with paint and everything's fine.

In NW Florida (and much of the SW) we have water retention regulations which may limit the square footage of any structure (including concrete driveways) on any given property, or a retention basin is required by the Owner. My County would not issue the building permit for my outbuilding until I...

Floridaparatrooper85 - finishing up with my own mancave -a 40' x 50' CBS outbuilding which matches the house. As recommended, plan and design your building with resale in mind. Consider another septic system for a small bathroom w/ shower/slop sink, and maybe a partitioned area which could be...

...yes, each application of product (base & clear epoxy) required a new 18" roller. Went through all four of the provided roller cartridges only because of the square footage of my project, and doing it myself. Completing the color base coat in one session (with one roller cartridge) was too...

CraigerL4, also interested in this same lift. Please check PM.

Initially, I was concerned with the fact that Greg had under-estimated the base epoxy w/clearcoat at three kits, but sure enough, had very little waste. So, how did the floor come out? Absolutely fabulous! As indicated, I still need to fill the saw cuts with the Sika gray caulk. Once thing I...