Recent content by Dtim

I can't attach to the metal R-panel wall of my metal building, so I'm building 2" down and 6" under the 12" overhang of the existing building. I have to support the front and the back of the roof. Very similar to what gagecalman posted, except under the eave and won't tie into the existing...

I'm on the coast, The frost line is only 10-12". I'll look for the concrete footer block, do they attach to the post ?

I am building a 38' long 12' wide freestanding lean to next to an existing 40x40 metal building in Virginia. Due to the size I have to get a permit and build to code. I don't have much building experience, and have been trying to figure out the code. Local Permit people are not very helpful. it...

like this ? https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/2-2-2-4-aluminum-mobile-home-feeder-cable.html

Well, I can get 2-2-2-4 **** Quadruplex Aluminum Conductor 600V URD for $1.00 a foot. https://www.nassaunationalcable.com/products/2-qaudruplex?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIudK3_5Wj6QIVzZ6zCh0O-wm9EAQYBCABEgLX1PD_BwEOr

Okay, thanks for the inputs ! change to: 100 amp main breaker sub panel 3 #6 and 1 #10 in conduit Fed from existing 50 amp breaker What size conduit is recommended ?

It's a 40 x 40 metal building general purpose personal workshop. Typical air compressor, table saw, bandsaw, 110 welder, maybe a car lift at some point,etc and some lights. The 125 amp main lug 8 space Murray main lug panel I already have (not hooked up) doesn't have a main breaker, my...

After reading many threads here, I am planning on running 6/3 UF-B wire to my shop (170' run) off a 50 amp breaker in the main. Can I use the an AC disconnect (at the link below) for a disconnect in the shop before running the wires into the 125 amp sub-panel ? Thanks in advance. DTim...

Thanks for the pictures Rusty1 ! and all the responses and good suggestions. The headroom I am referring to is going under the header board on the low side since both sides will be closed in. I'm building under the existing overhang. So for a 12' wide roof starting at 9' on a 3/12 pitch, my...

I'm building a free standing lean to with a metal roof next to a 40 x 40 steel building. My question is can I tie the 2x6 rafters on the low side directly into the face of the 2x8 header? as opposed to setting the rafters on top of the header ? This will give me a little bit more headroom on...