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    New slab looks like ****. Need help/ advice.

    I've never heard of sealing the same day. Or even within days of the pour. Usually weeks or months later. Do you have the sealer information?
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    New garage addition

    Looks good.
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    Bendpak Lift Sale?

    I'm Interested also.
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    Radiant vs Forced Air New Construction

    I know it's off subject,,, But, Insulate, Insulate, Insulate. Spend the extra money on good insulation and your costs to keep it at a reasonable temp will be much less. We have forced air and radiant. Both have their advantages. For an outbuilding, I'm not sure I would go with radiant though...
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    3" closed cell vs. 1" closed then filled w/ fiberglass?

    Have you considered doing it yourself? Tigerfoam or handi-foam both make kits with hoses guns and nozzles. We have some of each of the options you listed. 2x6 walls with foam and fiberglass, and 2x4 walls with full foam fill. Our cost was less than half our quotes and allowed us to spray walls...
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    Right angle aircraft drill attachment questions (Terry No-3)

    You should be able to find plenty of new and used drills online. They are used by nearly everyone in the aviation industry. Great for getting into tight spots. The pneumatic ones are awesome but pricey. They usually have a bit of runout so they don't work too well with long bits or a chuck. I'd...
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    Has anyone removed regular trusses and installed attic trusses?

    Go for it. You'll never regret having more space.
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    New from Va

    Welcome
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    A garage Junkie from Va

    Welcome from Yorktown!!
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    New From Yorktown VA

    Looks like I'm a year late on the welcome. Good to see more locals on GJ.
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    Firewall design Help needed

    I'm converting three adjoining buildings from warehouses to occupied space. By code they need to have a 2 hour firewall between each space. Which should be 2 layers of 5/8 drywall. The question is; two of the areas are separated by an 8" block wall, another two by steel sheeting. Do these...
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    Barn driveway a tax deduction for self employed?

    Check with a CPA first. And don't do it if you ever plan to move. Pretty sure you'll get nailed with capitol gains on any amount depreciated when you sell.
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    Need advice on quality 3/4" concrete bit

    I've had a HF hammer drill and bit set for years. It gets a ton of use, and the bits still look great.
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