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    Sealing up shop for bug/insects

    Not an option. Closed cell spray foam attached to back side of metal siding.
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    Sealing up shop for bug/insects

    Have a barndo shop and wanting to seal the shop to prevent bugs and spiders from getting in. Going to seal at the bottom of metal with clauking for the exterior. Have wall framing inside and want to seal on the back side of the 2x4 before I put close in the wall but Little to no room to get...
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    I joist vs 2x12 for loft- need input

    Probably end up with 2x12 or 2x10. One side I can cover the hallway with 16footers
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    I joist vs 2x12 for loft- need input

    I originally planned 2x10 on 12’ OC. Still might do that. I joist can be expensive compared to 2x12 or 2x10
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    I joist vs 2x12 for loft- need input

    Thought of doing 2x10 on 12” oc at first but don’t know if that would be better than 2x12 on 16” oc.
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    I joist vs 2x12 for loft- need input

    Building bedrooms inside my barndo and will have loft above bedrooms. 9ft bedroom ceilings and loft area will be around 14ft by 25ft deep. The building itself is 30x50x12 6/12 pitch. I’m debating on doing 2 x 12 for floor joist or looking into getting I joist. Spacing will be 16” oc. Does...
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    Trailer stake pocket jack

    I have done that in the past and worked great. Also used the ramp with 4x4 and backed up on the ramp with good tire to raise the other axle up that had the flat. The thing is I lost my 4x4 while back and want something I can just grab the trailer and go without worrying about having everything.
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    Trailer stake pocket jack

    Bought a new trailer and looking for ideas to always have a foot jack incase I have a flat tire without added toolbox. Wanting to fab a stake pocket tie down anchor and weld on a swivel jack adapter to the tie down anchor. This way I can have a swivel/removable jack to slide in any stake...
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    Kerosene heater to heat shop

    Open shop. 6/12 pitch and 12ft sidewalls. Also have a 120v electric heater I can plug in that’s rated for 500 sqft. Again if I can just warm it enough I don’t see my breath then I feel I’m good.
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    Kerosene heater to heat shop

    Have a 1500sq ft shop. 1” closed cell. Bought a 1000sq ft rated kerosene heater from Home Depot. Going to turn it on tomorrow morning and try to warm my shop up. 20 degree temp outside tomorrow. How long do you think it will take to knock the chill off? Figured somebody has used a kerosene...
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    Plumbing venting on sidewall

    Have 3 wet vents in my barndo I need to vent. Really don’t want to go thru the roof. Could I run pipe thru the attic area and vent thru sidewall. 9ft ceiling and building is 12ft tall. In the county so no inspections but trying to make sure it’s will work and is acceptable. I’m the diy plumber.
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    Framing out inside of building

    Yup. R value is a big factor. Getting open cell spray foamed after framing is done
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    Framing out inside of building

    Windows will be the same. Got any pics?
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    Framing out inside of building

    It will look recessed because I’m framing interior walls with 2x4. Recessed by the width of 2x4 and sheet rock
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