Recent content by dmh_sr

Itzkwik - thanks, that's what I was looking for.

I was wondering what kind of brackets are used to mount the black pipe (or other pipe) to the wall? Seems like I saw a bracket somewhere with a threaded end, so you have some adjustment for how far or close the pipe is to the wall. That might help where you have a U shaped section.

Gummi - I should be OK as the house is 12/12 pitch so the roof is quite high. VC - I'd rather have real stairs than a pull down also. I'm gonna lay it out on the computer and see how I can make it fit & minimize impact. Chain - Thanks for the info about extended length and heavy duty pull...

I checked the difference between 8/12 with attic space vs. without attic space and you guys are right. The cost is not that much, about $600 extra for the trusses and whatever for the plywood. I still will be limited somewhat on what I store up there because of the Texas summer heat...

StingRay / Vicious_Cycle - You guys seem to have strong feelings about the attic storage. My thought was, sure I could have a space in the attic about 10 or 12 ft wide and 40 ft long, but what am I going to be able to put up there? :confused: No engines, transmissions or rear ends. If I...

Yes I can build a 30'x40' and that's the current plan. I called and priced 30' roof trusses for a 8/12 pitch (which is the lowest I can do in that subdivision) and got rid of the attic storage (that allowed for trusses made from 2x4's rather than 2x6's) and got a price of about $1900 with tax...

I may have the cost wrong. Seems like the salesman said about $200 per truss for 12 & 12 pitch (made with 2 x 6's) with an opening for attic storage. The house has a 12 & 12 pitch, so I was trying to match that. And since the roof would be so high I was trying to take advantage of it for...

This post was something I asked fellow HAMB members about and they recommended I come here to seek advise. Thanks in advance for your help. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I need design advise for a new workshop. I am considering selling my house and...

Hi, I'm an old car buff from Texas and was told about this site from a member of the HAMB. I'm into hot rods and other things that turn money into noise. Looking forward to learning a few new things and sharing what I can with others. Dan