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    High ceiling lighting suggestions please

    Wait for PlatonicSolid to chime in. I followed his plan and couldn't be happier. He is definitely has a ridiculous amount of knowledge and experience.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Finally finished my high lift conversion from DDM Garage doors yesterday! I had the parts laying around for three months (first baby born a few months ago). Was a bit concerned regarding my skills and how it would turn out, **** between the instructions on the website and talking with the guys...
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    Thoughts on a used Bendpak

    http://frederick.craigslist.org/tls/5661383566.html
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    Thoughts on a used Bendpak

    So I've found a craigslist ad for a used Bendpak lift, which is approximately 13 years old. It is a floor plate version with no model number mentioned. They did say that it is a car and truck lift. They are listing it for $300 and it is already broken down. I would love to hear all your...
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    To the top, for MEngineer to look at.
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    Here's another photo of the diagram. Hopefully this one is a bit more legible.
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    Thanks for all the thoughts everyone. Sorry I haven't responded, I've been a little busy. I'll get a better photo of the diagram up later today. As a side note the drywall ceiling is 15' above the garage floor and as someone pointed out, the peak is another 11' above the bottom chord. One...
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    I know. The more thought I put into it, the more I think I should just go find a reputable engineer
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    Last one
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    More specs
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    Specs
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    Strengthening trusses for storage

    So I've read a bunch of the threads regarding storage in a truss system above a garage and I keep seeing some saying go for it and others saying no. I happen to be lucky enough to have copies of the stamped truss documents. My thinking now would be to sister 2x8 or 2x10 to the bottom chord...
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    Updating lighting in my garage.

    Is the any appreciable difference in the SNF series from the SSF series? I know you mentioned both in your references posts, but was wondering if there would be a noticable difference in the light distribution?
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    Updating lighting in my garage.

    Hmm, ok. My T8 selection was based more on my reading of the posts here and the fear of glare. But if you think the T5's are a better option at 15', then who am I to argue with Grand Master of lighting layouts. Which fixture would you recommend I use to surface mount the T5?
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    Updating lighting in my garage.

    That's what I was thinking. Any recommendations on what fixture to use? I was thinking of going with the Lithonia from HD and a wide dispersion pattern, but they say they are not recommended for surface mounting.
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