Recent content by DriftlessOne

Don’t care what the R value is. Just want the best insulated doors. I get that R values can’t be trusted, so that’s why I’m asking opinions. Unlike the obviousness of there being no oceanfront property in Kansas, I haven’t actually tried every garage door out there to know what’s best.

How thick are they with the wood covering? I may do the same. The 3236 model boasts an R value of almost 27 and they claim that is to ASTM standards. Admittedly, I have no idea if that is valid. But if they are legitimately that good I will probably just have my builder do a custom overlay with...

Thanks for the info all. I was planning to use the garaga double seal weatherstripping. It looks pretty nice. My attached garage has windows at the top and they ****. I am looking at either replacing the windows with nice double pane insulated or maybe just replacing the doors all together...

I’m having a 40x60 detached garage built this fall and am planning to have two 18x10ft garage doors. The garage will be heated. I will likely have both in floor heat as well as a ceiling mounted forced air unit. Walls and ceiling will be spray foamed, so it will be well insulated. It seems like...

I want to be able to get a modified Ford Raptor under it if I want to. It’s very close to 7’ tall. Don’t necessarily need 14k right now, but would rather have it an not need it. Thinking about a bigger project in the future too.

What lift is that? I am looking at the Bendpak HD-14T. It’s the only 4 post I can find that has 7ft clearance underneath. If Mohawk made one like it I would be going that route, but I think the Bendpak will be nice.

I’m using Security Camera Warehouse. They are an American company, so you actually get support from a real life American. I’m guessing the product is still made overseas though. All my cameras are POE, which is the way to go, unless it isn’t possible to run the cable. I planned ahead when I...

I wish Mohawk made some smaller 4 post lifts. I’m looking at getting the Bendpak HD14T only because it has the tallest clearance under it. If Mohawk made one similar I would buy it.

Nobody? Wondering if maybe Mohawk would build me a custom lift....

I’m building a detached garage that is 60x36. The ceiling is vaulted, so I have plenty of height. I am looking for the best quality 4 post lift that I can fit a slightly lifted Raptor under if I want. That means at least 7ft clearance. I want at least 14k lbs lifting capacity. The Bendpak...

My biggest issue with it would be the lower rail in the front. I like to be able to get my chair partially under the bench so I can sit closer to the table. The Gladiator benches aren’t that way, however are much more expensive. That being said, if it’s not an issue you have with the bench, the...

I have a bunch in my garage. They are nice for the money, but I am spoiled with Lista cabinets at my business. I’m probably going to end up replacing the Gladiators with Lista at some point, but the Lista are significantly more money, so not really a fair comparison.

Do scroll type compressors need to run regularly like screw type? I read they are very quiet, which would be nice.

Heck yeah. When I was getting ready to build the house I remember staking out the ground where the doors and garage walls would be. I originally had 10ft doors. Doing a dry run in my truck and I knew right away 10ft wasn’t going to cut it. Expanded to 12ft and very happy I did.

I own several Kaiser and Quincey screw type compressors that are at my business and they are awesome, but my understanding is that if they are not used constantly it’s hard on them. I want to find a good compressor that will be ok under infrequent use. Something that is quiet too. I am planning...