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    Garage Prices

    Building package approx.8-12$psf Labor approx. 5$psf O\h door approx. 10$psf Framed openings approx. 200$each Concrete approx.4-5$psf
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    Warehouse Curtains

    Check Farmtek
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    Costco Kirkland tool box

    Did you get 100 refund for price difference?
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    Fein AFSC 18 Cordless SuperCut Oscillating Multi Tool

    Hey , I would be gratefull if you did. I jumped off the fence for the drill and then the SC w.adapter and 6 blade pack. Not confident i,m mounting the mm blades or adapter correctly...had some slip/rotation of the blade w/my noob trial test.
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    Pole Buildings. Reviews?

    I'm in the business but your too far away.(Frederick, Md) I buy my building packages from A.B. Martin in PA.(two locations). CB (Conestoga), Fetterville, Pioneer are all good to go. Check out Perka Buildings for a hybrid steel/wood. I have a Perka 40x60x12 for a shop.
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    I've been hard at work on the decor...

    Looks good Wallster. I found this neon sign in the dumpster about 10 years ago and had to touch up the paint then redo the neon. It really lights up the toy box at night.
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    Poles in ground vs. mounted on slab for pole barn construction

    I've sold and erected over 450 buildings and we use .80 pt nail or glu lams(better penetration of preservative) wood on top of footer with gravel for drainage. Permacolumn are good but usually too pricey for the customer.
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    pole barn -question about metal poles and trusses with wooden purlins

    I have a Perka Building and am also an installing dealer for them since 1995. They are considered hybrids and use steel (framework) post and trusses with wood purlins and girts. No scary stories that I'm aware of.
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    Home Depot Clearance Thread 2015

    Cat78, how much was that $399 dws782?
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    U.S. Metal Buildings - Any experience with them?

    ^^^^This. I have been in the steel building business since 1994 in the metro DC market and most of the sales gimmicks are scams. I'm a dealer for 5 companies including a VIP Dealer for Heritage Building Systems. They have the quickest quotes and best prices for me. You can go online and...
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    60 x 40 Shop/Garage Build

    Re: 60x40x14 proposed build Seems high to me. I'm just north of DC. Have you tried an Amish or black hat company for a quote? I have a 40x60x12 Perka building that cost about $35k complete.
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    Need a little more help with steel bldg renovation

    Nice office. Not to dodge your question but...why not just put a steel liner on the interior walls?
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    Drop Light Shopping - Corded or Milwaukee

    This. I bought one to use in my old house renovation and liked so much went back and got another for the shop.
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    where to buy metal in Washington DC area?

    I use KING ARCHITECTURAL METALS - Baltimore KINGMETALS.COM 800-542-2379 If they don't have it...nobody does. OVER 10,000 PRODUCTS
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    How much garage for $35k?

    I've built over 450-buildings(75% steel buildings) in the DC Metro area and here are some APPROXIMATE costs per my experience for a non-commercial homeowner shop; Post/Frame building package: $7-10psf Concrete slab: $4-6psf Overhead doors: $10psf Walk door and framed opening: $350-500 Window...
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