Recent content by davidfite1978

120 Not at home but if I remember correctly I have 3 wires (hot, neutral, and ground). It's the underground cable type, going from 20amp breaker in the house out to the shop into a regular receptacle, and then on to lights and other receptacles from there. There's no grounding rod or anything...

I'm not sure if there is even any benefit to this or not, but just wanted to run it by you guys.... I have a shop that is (who knows.... 100ft?) from the house/main panel. It currently has 1 - 20amp circuit running to it. Eventually I want to run a new circuit/cable so I can have a proper...

Here is the latest. Got probably 2/3 of the siding put up at this point. I'm running out of warm days (for caulking) so trying to hurry before winter hits.

From what I've read, the whole point is that it is a marketing tool. I don't think they tried to sell it as 2 more V of power/runtime, it was simply to distinguish the brands. I agree it's misleading, but there's not really much to argue about. It's marketing through and through. As for the...

I got mine at Lowes. I'd check there first.

Interesting. Thanks for checking. That really makes me rethink putting 2x12 in mine. I'm pretty sure 2x6x24 are available at lowes. Gotta get my siding on first though...

I'll be interested to hear your results. It looks pretty good, so if they ARE 2x6, then it's got me rethinking my project. 2x6 would be a lot cheaper and easier to handle than 2x24.

It may just be the way the picture looks, but are you absolutely sure those joists are 2x6's ? They look bigger, like 2x8 or 2x10. Again, it could just be the picture or me looking at it wrong. No offense meant.

BAF is about 15 minutes from my house. The best part is seeing the name on the side of the building. It's right in the middle of a bunch of **** stores and gentleman's clubs...

I honestly can't understand exactly how you're doing it (even with the picture... maybe I've been at work too long today...), but if it's 24 ft across, you're in the same boat I am. I posted about it a while back. I want to put a ceiling in my garage and possibly some loft storage. Best...

the groved kind, 8" OC

Well 1 seam or 2 is part of my dilemma. I would like to just start at the lowest point and work my way up, which would mean just 1 seam, but that would put the seam in a visually awkward spot. If I hang the 8 foot pieces right at "wall" height, then I'll have a foot below and about 6-7 feet...

I couldn't find any local lumber places that could order the 9' lengths. Closest was 90 minutes away. Either way, the panels are already ordered so it's moot at this point. Just want to figure out my install plan before I get started. How long have you had it installed? Any problems with...

Those that have installed SmartSide panels, I would love to hear your comments. I've ordered my panels and will hopefully start installing this weekend. I have a couple of questions about how you guys think I should install though. My previous garage used SmartSide panels, but the walls were...

I'm thinking about installing smartside 4x8 panels on my garage and am wondering which fastener to use. I know instructions say nails, and most would probably agree. My garage is on 24" centers, with 7/16 OSB and housewrap. My studs are nowhere near perfect. Way off in some places. I think...