Recent content by crooney1189

All good points, appreciate the input everyone!

I'm having the 3 leading spray foam contractors visit the shop this week to discuss the job specifics and finalize their quotes before I release one of them. This is my first go around with spray foam insulation, so I'm looking for input on what you would make sure to ask them, as well as...

For the metal wall guys, are you using 26 ga or 29 ga? And for those who have insulated behind the metal walls, is it with batts or spray foam? My worry is the lack of noise/echo with metal panels in insulated buildings may be due to batt insulation which is "puffier" obviously, and likely...

I did come across that top set, couldn't believe the price though!

I have a tall transmission jack like you would use under a lift, but it's missing the 4 arms that would bolt to the corners of the top plate, as well as the safety chains. Does anyone know where I can buy just the arms as a replacement piece? Google and Amazon aren't turning up any results...

So to clarify, the space will be insulated, I just haven't made it that far yet. I'll also have either OSB or plywood up attached to the tubing for a finished wall after insulation. Mini-split got a temporary install since I had it already, and it makes working in there so much nicer. I was...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a 'quiet' wall-mounted fan? For a reasonable budget? One of my least favorite things about wall fans is the sound, so my intent has been to hang a big HVLS fan in the middle of the shop to help circulate air and keep the mini-split more effective. One of...

Appreciate all the responses! Following up with the end result for anyone else looking to do the same. Ended up going with big square u-bolts and a large self-tapper for good measure. Had to notch the TV mount for the u-bolts to pass on either side of it as well. This avoids adding additional...

Where were you able to find 2.5" rigid foam boards? I looked and called around to all the local places around me here in FL and couldn't find any. 2" was the closest I was able to source.

Yes there are. The first picture was older but it showed the enclosed gable end. This pic shows the gutters

How is everyone mounting their TV wall mounts when the mount is landing directly on a column? The mount will be a vertical 3-hole style centered on the middle column on the enclosed gable. Tubing is 14 ga 2-1/2" square. Self-tappers don't seem like they're going to cut it here... Is there enough...

Thanks for the response Shea. I do understand what you're saying about the penetrating sealers vs film top-coats. I believe the penetrating sealers do suit my use and needs better, just trying to dig a little deeper in my research. And I've noticed that there is a frequent lack of follow-up on...

I'm looking at using a penetrating sealer for my shop floor, I just wanted to hear some feedback from anyone who's gone down this path and how it worked out for you so far. Any tips or tricks you learned during the application? Have you had to touch it up or re-apply at all, what happened that...

Yea good points, agreed that a large part of the spray foam success would be the capability of the installer. I likely will price out rigid foam again and explore that route some more. Assuming I'd just tape the seams to create a good sealed envelope at the interior surface of the foam...

Oh I know it would have been way easier to have this coordinated with the install crew when the building was going up, but at the time I was thinking my insulation and walls would be in place prior to the mini-split so I wasn't as worried about sealing the corners with these strips, but things...