Recent content by dfmastin

What color should we paint the garage part of the garage? Or just leave it unpainted? My wife has a gray color scheme planned for the utility/pantry and second floor studio.

Aw thanks CNG! I'm feeling pretty good about everything so far.

After 12 years of not having a garage it's going to be pretty cool. Sometimes when the workers are here I've been tempted to apologize that our cars are in the way because we don't have a garage and then I realize, he, he. Anyway, first sheetrock step completed. This pic is above the garage.

Sheetrock was delivered today. So many interesting variables... band board/trim/frieze board new IP cameras will fridge/freezer be loud upstairs in studio will we ever go in storm shelter will dog hang out in garage via dog door as wife intends will mini-split HVACs be a good solution will i...

Hardi Plank siding is just about complete. Below you'll see a pic from a couple of days ago. There's some stuff I'm kinda iffy about like the band board/trim/frieze board. Our house (top of thread) doesn't have one. I hope it's not a water/mold issue. Friday they installed all the insulation...

Everyday feels like Christmas! Also visit this photo album for a bunch of pics: https://goo.gl/photos/31Gtx5ZXVRDPHSz16

Thanks Sean and Xander! That is a thoughtful and observant question Xander. On the original plans the windows were three 3x4 windows with no transoms. I think the architect was just looking to add something special by making the windows taller and adding the transoms. So the answer is, no good...

Making good progress. This is two days ago. The roof went on today!

Project has begun! You can find all the pics here: http://detachedgaragebymallard.blogspot.com/ Feel free to ask any questions. Framing should start tomorrow! Woot!:rocker:

Here's my thread with plans for my Arkansas garage http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350845 It looks like I'm going to be building over my water well. After consulting with builders and the well driller, the plan is to place angle-irons around the well and then pour concrete...

What are disadvantages to a PTAC? In Arkansas humidity is significant. Is a PTAC an acceptable choice in high humidity? PTAC vs minisplit... PTAC would be a significant savings, what are the drawbacks?

Thanks HDog! Now I'm really intrigued. I have some investigating to do.

It's a time honored tradition and all I know, but sheesh, after everybody gets their piece of the pie what's left?!

I had not considered how I dress might impact my HVAC selection! :lol::lol:

You know on reflection, I think the Trane bid is intended to show the price of two ducted heat pump systems and then a quote for a mini-split and most folks probably look at this and figure, well, it's not that much more for a ducted system...