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Another thought, why do you need more data lines? Can you get away with a small switch installed in garage? Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

I used 2 45s to make the bend easier. I also did a test fish before I covered it as I don’t have the water line trenched to the house yet. The pipe goes down under the frost footing and stubs to the outside of the foundation, so it’s a short run. 3/4” pex in 1-1/2” pipe. Sent from my iPhone...

Re: Slab Prep Figured I would follow up with my results. Garage has been poured, and garage is now sealed in. I will start a build log but here is the finished product of the floor. Close to up of the corner where all the utilities go. Got a floor drain for a wash sink/boiler to drop...

I added 12” of cellulose in my house using the menards stuff. Had them deliver it and drop it as close as possible to where you will setup your machine. I rented the menards machine. It takes 2 plugs from separate circuits to run (1 for grinder and 1 for blower) be sure to use all 100’ of...

Floor is finally done! Pex and manifold is from Mr.Pex who happens to be right down the road from me. Was a little more $$$ but great quality and nothing beats buying locally. Also the transition I got from supply house. Much cleaner than individual bends. Well worth it IMO. 1500’ of pex...

I’m still torn, but at the end of the day, I want the door to last so Im thinking I will goalpost it. I was thinking I could fill in the middle with some XPS foam then Sheetrock over the whole thing. I think having one big bump out will look better then having the exposed goalpost look. Sent...

I have come across that framing a “goal post” with 2x6s to mount a garage door to is common practice. My question is it required? What’s the reasoning to add the goal post vs just mounting to the jack studs and header assuming they line up correctly? My bottom plate is 3” from the floor, I...

Re: Slab Prep Last item before I am ready for the Pour. I am planning to do foam around the perimeter of the slab with the topside cut at an angle. Question is should I cut the foam height to the floor thickness or cut it back 1/2” as to not be in the way of the finisher? I am trying to...

I spent about 20 mins revising the plan to a rough idea of what I wanted to do. I did want to keep tighter spacing around the overhead doors so I wanted to keep my design somewhat close. I did do a simple zig zag in a few areas as you suggested as the mess of routing around my pits was a...

I already have the 5/8 PEX and manifold otherwise I would. I have made some changes to this layout as I do agree it is over complicated. I have updated so the loops are easier to layout. I do need to figure out a better way to start/finish so I dont have any loops jumping over eachother at...

I am a beginner with Loopcad. I downloaded the free trial from MrPex that just has a few MrPex add ins. I put together a design (still needs some minor adjustments) and from what I have read, I feel maybe I am over thinking this to much. My thought was to have a more heat input (closer tube...

Re: Slab Prep This weekend's progress. Put down my VB (10 Mill 20'x100') and mesh. It was a windy day so I fought a little bit with the plastic. For the most part, the plastic was heavy enough to stay put after I put it down. The 10 mill was plenty thick over the foam although I did puncture...

Contractor brought in some sand that was spread out. Most of the garage has about 6” of fill. Along the back wall it’s closer to 18” of fill as the grade drops off. Base under the sand is solid and for the most part dry and untouched. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Here is a picture, because who doesn’t like pictures? For those wondering, 2 channel drains that local code allows to drain to daylight (out the rear of the garage) 1 drain in the corner (needs to be cut down yet) If I decide to bring running water to garage or get a condensing boiler. I had...

Interesting to hear your foam moved, even without the tape I wouldn't think the foam is going to move too much being it is confined by the block around the perimeter. Even now that its taped I it's pretty solid. But I will take your word for it as I have not poured my slab yet! The original...