Recent content by DirtyMerty

The apron is next and hopefully will get done tomorrow. I wasn't expecting the apron in the original quote for slab so this feels like an extra bonus. Definitely got a deal Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Thank you! We have been here for 2 1/2 years already and cherish it. Radiantec had been plenty helpful and when I had a question they were a non automated phone call away. I could have saved money if I was experienced in that area but for the little extra money and peace of mind it is worth it...

I ended up making a fire pit between the house and shop The fire ring was a gift from the neighbor and $38 in pea gravel later. I'll have to make a retaining wall in the future. A friend of mine with a shop being built called and needed help installing his pex in his 2,200 sq ft shop. He used...

The first truck did not hold much, once empty another truck fed the conveyor. The conveyor system was very slick, I though it would make a mess but it was as good as a pump. I had to put my me and my wife's initials with the year on it for that kind of money. A couple of days later. Floor...

Thursday June 7th was concrete day. They used a conveyer belt system that reached 50'. With 12 feet to go they just used a chute that extended with a board. Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Thank you for the heads up. For the most part when compacting I use a respirator. By the looks of it, 25% asphalt, 25% natural aggregate and the rest crushed concrete. Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Thank you. I agree, probably would not have been that big of a deal just didn't want to deal with it at this time and save some coin. I have recycled concrete along the side of building that has splashed back dirt onto building as you can see which is a bummer but it is packing down and cleaning...

Another member on here Erodz gave me the 2x4 jig idea for holding my pex and 90 stubs in place, love how it turned out. Holds 50 psi Just me and my 16 year old daughter laying the pex, easy peasy. And that gets you caught up to today. Concrete gets poured tomorrow. Now that I have easier way...

Got the floor leveled out and foam installed. Marked out a permanent spot for the two post hoist, straight in with enough room in front for tool box and mezzanine. I decided to tape the seams of foam, probably a waste of time but peace of mind. I also used a 8ft 2x4 with a line every foot for...

Electrician neighbor came over and we ran 100 amp service from house to barn. Also, ran power to pond for future pond light, fountain ect. Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app

I just installed the App for GJ. Apparently I am replying to my own posts, oops. Anyway, a friend of mine from High school rented me his Skiddy for a whole week and I did a lot of work around the yard and barn getting the swale in around the barn to get water away, it has rained a lot and with...

I installed a thermal barrier around the whole inside perimeter. About 15" down, just me a pick axe and trench shovel. That was a lot of work! I wouldn't want that job. I also stubbed out 3" PVC for future water line. Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app

I decided to not go with a trench drain down the middle of shop causing slope where I would not want it. After talking to a friend with a shop, we decided it would be best to put a trench drain in front of each door. There is 12 feet of slop on each side of drain with drain being 12 feet from...

I have some updates. We got 15" of snow on April 14th, that was nice. One of the reasons I did not go with gutters, you can see the snow hanging off the edge of roof. Sent from my SM-G950U using The Garage Journal mobile app

I have 3 units in my 2500sq ft home, two on the top level and one on the middle level. A/C wise it keeps the whole house cool and dehumidified. Also, I use it for heating my house in the spring and fall. I really like them. If you know how the A/C works in your car, that is how they work...