Recent content by Evilgoat

I just got done replacing the rafter ties on my ceiling (to raise them and add more). I used the 1/4" x 2 1/2" GRK RSS fasteners. Those things are worth every. darn. penny. No pre-drilling, no splitting, drive quickly, yadayada. If you want to be "sure" about it, you can find the required...

This is absolutely the way to go, unless you can go through the attic or do an exterior run somehow. When you do the math to figure out what's economical for going through the attic or outside you can figure that the wire alone will cost you minimum $1.25/ft + conduit if you need it, depending...

Obligatory I am not an electrician/expert, so take this with a grain of salt I have been doing a lot of reading on wire-specs recently. Re-torquing aluminum feeders hasn't been a thing for quite some time (although it used to be). Ultimately it depends on what type of wire you have...

It's well deserved honor! My situation is a little different from yours for insulation as I've got a ridge vent and a couple gable vents (no soffit vents for me, either). I'm planning on using a those foam insulation baffles against the angled section of the ceiling for airflow, and then using...

This is the post that brought me to GJ! I'm glad I found someone as nuts as I am that's already tried this. First off all this work looks incredible - really well done. I'm thinking about doing the exact same thing you've done (although not quite as dramatic of a raise). It seems the cheapest...