Recent content by dkaskie

I am getting ready to start sheathing my garage build. I plan to do Hardie siding with Hardie trim around my garage door opening (No brick). How do you guys do the jamb within the framed garage door opening? Option 1)Outside edge of jamb flush with jacks a) If so does the sheathing cover...

That is what I decided to do. I am also adding a second row of blocking 4 ft below the top plate. Although not really needed, I felt it would add strength. Although I am sure running sheathing horizontal would be fine, the science and shear strength studies showing a vertical orientation...

I am building a 32 wide x 48 deep 2 bay tandem garage. I have the walls framed (2x6) but am getting some mixed advice and having mixed thoughts on sheathing. Doors are 10'x10' I was planning to install sheathing in a vertical orientation for added shear strength, but I am wondering if...

That’s a good consideration Thank you.

There is no question of where I’m taking my water. The question and discussion was about where I am putting my trench drains.

I checked with AHJ. No trap required for residential. I planned to drain to outside drainage culvert along with running downspouts out there as well. I am just wondering if anyone has put the trench drains inside their garage doors rather than outside their doors. I see a lot of pictures...

I am building a 32x48 footer/frame garage. I am debating on my trench drain location. I am planning to slope the floor from back to front. I didn't really want a bunch of pitches to my floor within my garage. I plan to have my garage plenty high enough where I wont have any drainage...