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    Garage Ceiling Material Options?

    I just finished my attached garage. I did plywood (can’t remember exact thickness but it was pretty solid and purchased at the peak of the recent spike, fml). Then 5/8 drywall mounted to the plywood. I am installing NewAge steel 4x8 shelves over each of the garage doors and they hang off the...
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    Liftmaster 8500 (or Genie 6172) spacing?

    I can’t find a great photo so here’s a still from a video that I took during install. You can see that it is a very tight fit.
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    Liftmaster 8500 (or Genie 6172) spacing?

    I just fit two 8500s in something like 6-7”. Will send pictures when I get back to the house.
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    New Attached 2-Car Garage Addition - Finishing Walls with Drywall vs. Stucco

    I live in South FL. Building a small two car garage addition (22x22 ft) as part of a larger whole house renovation. Adding a mini split to keep it cool and dry in the hot Florida summer, especially since doors are south-facing. Will store power tools and other expensive equipment there, so I...
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    What To Look For When Hiring A Structural Engineer?

    This is not work that you want messed up so make sure the engineer is legit. Use your general contractor for references. Also, your county or municipality might have a website where you can search for contractors and see any recent permits that they have been associated with. You could even call...
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