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    Questions about my barn build

    Vapor barrier does more than than keep water out, it allows vapor through to escape. Any insulated building benefits from having a wrap (vapor barrier) installed. It has nothing to do with insulation and 100 percent to do with keeping water out, but allowing water vapor to pass from inside to...
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    New Build starting soon- Wanting Opinions

    Wanted to post an update. Made some changes regarding the structure and went to grab materials last weekend. Wall height will be 10ft per the suggestion of you guys here, so thanks for that. Ended up costing an additional 300, which is no big deal. As far as power to the shop, am running...
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    New Build starting soon- Wanting Opinions

    Thank you for all of the feedback guys. I made some errors in my initial post. Wall height will be about 8.5 ft. Studs are 8ft themselves plus double top and bottom plates. Considering going taller but have to check. This is a package so I am not sure how much I change without drastically...
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    New Build starting soon- Wanting Opinions

    Morning all. I am in the final planing stages before ordering everything, So i thought it would good to post up the plans, and have people give suggestions etc. Building size will be 16' x 36' with 8' ceiling height. Walls will be 2x4, 16OC, trusses are wood engineered trusses, 24"OC...
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    The Best Light Fixture Ever!

    I haven't seen a lot of reviews on flat panel LED lights. My concern, for any lights really, is that my garage gets very cold. In the winter it can be in the 20's. Are there certain lights I should be looking at based on the cold, and would this be a viable option for me...
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