Recent content by JackReese

Yes there will be codes!!! The point about living in this rural area is that it can be done legally, with permits. Will I have to comply with codes for a dwelling, yes! So what. I was asking a structural questions, not a legal one. This is an example of something dimensionally similar to what I...

I live in a very Rural area of northern Cali, so before you jam code regulation down my throat, where I live most things are possible including a garage apartment. Having said that everything you build, these days, (according to a very experienced builder friend) requires an engineer to stamp...

I would like to build a small garage and have a modest living space above it. My idea is for a 24x16 garage, and has 16 foot walls, and an open ceiling, maybe with a dormer window or two. My idea would be to do a pole barn type foundation using 20 foot posts 4 feet deep in cement. In checking...

Interesting. According to my research, which consisted of talking to experienced builders, a local engineer, and internet search, and ALL sources state that pole barn structure do very well in earthquakes.

I'm finding that for my area (which is lake county) a pole barn construction is not permitable and one would need to have an engineer sign off on it and then present plans to the planning department for approval. I think this is for pretty much all of California, not sure how it works if a...

Northern California, there is not much wind where I live. Is that something I would do myself? I just started reading about glue laminated posts, seems like the way to go. But if I did it myself how could I get the posts straight enough?

I looking to build a 20 x 16 x 10 ceiling garage with a gravel floor to start with. Structural wise would it be better to use 4x4 PT every 4 feet or 6x6 PT every 8 feet? Thanks.

Thanks, Ill do that.

Searching this forum I've found several threads of radiant floor heating under a concrete floor used for auto repair, with lifts, etc. So obviously it is doable, which I thought it would be a problem. But I have a couple of questions about the requirements. I'm a noob to this forum and to RF...

searching this forum I've found several threads of radiant floor heating under a concrete floor used for auto repair, with lifts, etc. So obviously it is doable, which I thought it would be a problem. But I have a couple of questions about the requirements. I'm a noob to this forum and to RF...