Recent content by jaydo

I think I might try adding the lighting first, then decide later if I need to paint...

So one vote paint it white, one keep it wood! Thanks for the photos, that is a LOT of flood lights!!! Did you do anything to reduce summer heat/winter cold on the ceiling??

I thought the 2 tube 4' LED fixtures which have a 140 (vs 90 for the single) dispersion angle would be defused enough. Seems you can only link about 4 lights per chain.

I am trying to fix up my dark, attached garage. The space is 19x24, with 7'6" ceiling height. The ceiling is open at as it is under a deck(duradeck) and I'm worried about not seeing a leak if I enclose it. Trying to determine how much lighting to put in as I'm having a sub-panel put in soon...

So, rip off the vinyl, make an epmd roof with a separate walking surface on top?

I've definitely searched around for those who have done something similar. I've found a few under deck storage ideas, but not any under deck workshops. The existing space has a solid foundation/slab, with 7' 8" ceilings.

The house we bought a few years ago has an enclosed carport under the rear deck, which is covered in duradeck ( vinyl decking). I would like to make it a more usable space. Currently, the ceiling is open, and the ceiling joists overhang the walls on one side, so there is open air. This results...