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Built a new work bench.

Yes, there is a ridge vent. No ceiling yet. I’m planning on a metal ceiling. Probably fiberglass batt insulation. I’m also not sure if the facing should go up or down in my area. There seems to be mixed opinions on that.

Question, Do the soffits have to/need to be vented for an insulated garage? The guys building my shop were supposed to use vented soffits, but they used solid instead……. 😳 I’m in St. Petersburg, FL. So this is mostly just for air conditioning.

I have sprayed Sunrise Red without any thinner, and mine came out really nice. However it took literally about 3 days to become dry to the touch. And it didn’t look really good until it dried thoroughly.

I guess because the walls are 16 feet tall, and this is the land of hurricanes.

That’s true. Probably some will line up, and some won’t.

I know I’m bringing an old thread back from the dead, but I have a question. My wall studs are 2x8, 16 inch on center. Would it work pretty well if I just attach metal liner, vertically, directly to the studs? It seems like a little overkill, and added expense, to add horizontal 2x4s across the...

My old 1947 built house in Florida has 2x6 joists, and roughly 4 inches of blown in insulation. I was thinking of maybe adding a layer of 13” thick batt insulation up there. My question is, if you have that much insulation in an attic, how in the world would you ever walk around up there if...

Take a ride through rural Mississippi. There are lots of mobile homes with one end 5-6 feet off the ground, with cement block piers. I’ve seen a few with a car parked under them.

Here is my garage, so far, and the garage dog, Stevie. We have been hanging out together for ten years in my old one car garage. We are looking forward to having more workspace.

Advantage lifts has a good deal going this weekend at the Daytona Speedway Turkey Rod Run. Purchase a four post lift at the normal price, and get a free rolling bridge jack. I bought one yesterday.

I am building a very similar shop, except wood construction . Also in Florida. I am thinking of going with R-38, 12” thick batts in the ceiling. I plane to use metal ceiling panels. I’m also wondering if the insulation backing should go up or down. To me, the cost of spraying on insulation...

I like that idea. Thanks

My garage is currently being built. It will be wood construction 22 x 24, with 16 foot walls. I plan on using 12” batt insulation in the ceiling, with an attic, and 8 inch batt in the walls. I’m in St. Petersburg, Florida. I’m hoping to find someone with actual experience on a similar building...

I’m also in the market for a lift. I spent 10 years working in a large Chevrolet dealership with both 2 post and 4 post lifts. I’m leaning towards a four post, partially because they are so convenient, and I’ve never seen a car fall off one. I’ve seen about six cars fall off a two post lift. (...