Recent content by GAR64

thanks for the input. I had thought about a higher ceiling in the new section and it does make sense to make it large enough for a lift. 20' would add substantial space!

Interior

So, the garage is mostly for cars. The 30' isn't quite enough for tandem loading of cars. Yes, I absolutely should have anticipated needing more room and should have made it deeper to begin with! The added depth will allow another three cars. The 12' that I stated was just a thought. I really...

Hello. Looking for ideas to enlarge my garage. Only option is to add on to the front. Presently 36’ w and 30’ deep. Would like to add about 12 ft to the front. Has attic trusses. I could simply remove the front and add more trusses but not sure about tying in the roof. It’s a nice building and I...

Bluedog, yup that is the one I was looking at. The 72". I see that do have good brackets for 2' space that you can install from below, since I don't have access above. Barnabas, I appreciate the Physics lesson.. I get it. I should have clarified by saying I wanted to reduce the issues caused...

I do use a dehumidifier but want to add some airflow.

I'm thinking about installing a large ceiling fan in my garage to help keep humidity down. My ceiling is corrugated steel (like roofing steel). The building is 36 x 30. I have not picked out the fan but was thinking about a 6'. (Yes, those Big *** fans are nice but too much $). Based on the...

Yes, I did talk to Fingerlakes years ago. I think you are right that they only work in Central or West NY. I am going to talk to some local people and get some ideas. Lots of info on this site and I enjoy following the builds. Looking at starting next year so I have time for research.

In the beginning stages of planning a pole barn in upstate NY. Talked to Morton before my last project about ten years ago but ended up going stick built. Very happy with the building but I think the next one will need to be bigger and pole building may make more sense. After reading a lot on...

Thanks for all the info. Sounds like there is some confusion between a 100 lb and 100 gallon tanks. I think a 100 gallon (420) is how I will start out.

Hello. Finally getting some heat for my garage. Having a Modine 60k propane heater installed and am trying to determine what size tank I should be using. Not sure if I will rent or purchase but first want to figure out what size I need. Located in upstate NY. Garage is 30x36 with 9' ceiling...

Fixture was 200 bucks, which I guess is pretty cheap for those things.

Ok, so its not in my garage but... Kitchen ceiling light with a bunch of little LEDs went out. Was told the driver must have gone bad. Installed new driver and it worked for a couple weeks and went out again! Not familiar with these new fangled lights but what good are bulbs that last for a...

Finished the interior of my garage this Summer. Walls/ceiling are insulated but I need to do the doors. I am looking for opinions on what to use. I would like it to look nice but also don't want to turn it into a huge project. Right now I am thinking those kits they sell at Lowes etc. are...

I went with the metal. So far, I really like it. It is 29 gage installed on 2' spaced trusses. I won't argue against drywall because I think it looks great too but more work.