Recent content by jgonz123

Thanks for replying gpflepsen. The 6 joists already have the ties to the rafters .... 3 of them make "W" shapes, 3 make the U shape. All have strong gussets on the rafter tie webbings & at the outer bearing points. From your instructions, I would just need to add blocking using joist...

From a previous thread about putting up storage in my 28x33 garage that has only 6 joists, I got a ballpark quote from a local engineer of $500-$750 to come out and do calcs and tell me the general plan of what to do. No real documents provided (another $1000 for docs package to help with...

I guess it's because I live in the wonderful green state of CA that they must not be carried on shelves. Since Legacy Ind. doesn't ship any products to specific counties in southern CA, which I'm not in since I live in central CA, but I assume that means their "substitute" products are my...

So.... no local places carry an Acid stains for concrete. Any help here? Good quality brand / fair priced website? Shea recommends using HD-6600. Would that fit the profile of "too lazy to prep any further" for my garage floor situation? I'm curious b/c it is a hybrid containing epoxy...

Thanks Shea. And I found the answer you wrote to my other question (and more) at http://allgaragefloors.com/concrete-floor-sealers/ sealers section. Excellent summary info all over that site, must say... Thanks for the help everyone.

Used the one next to the Rust-Oleum box at the box-store. Pretty sure it was citrus based, too. Would using an Acid stain (likely) be enough to be able to apply the Epoxy based -- even though it's power troweled (smooth)? I could probably handle doing that, just didn't want to pay even...

I just moved into a 46 yr old home with a garage concrete floor that was obviously beautiful when it was installed. It is still very smooth with areas of water repelling characteristics -- must be wearing off. The floor is 28x33 and doesn't have a single relief joint NOR any cracks, except for...

Thanks for replying Moose. When I made that statement about the wood being better quality, I was mostly joking. But you are right. There is plenty of wood from the original construction leftover. There are 1x6 that look just like cedar fence slats, so I was going to toss them. They are also...

Not even Doug Fir 2x12 spaced at 16"oc are rated to span 28' to stand on its own w/out deflection. The engineered IB Joists link from sands35 gives me hope, the load tables appear their lowest 9 1/2" IB Joist will span 28' with 19"oc without any additional support. Not like I can go purchase a...

I got my heaviest bin out and it's not more than 40lbs (18"x30" bin). Most are like 10lbs. Yeah I have the tables and have a few in my Pocket Ref (start at 30lbs/spf). I'm a DIY'er but don't have any real construction experience other than building sheds, workbenches, etc. Certainly never...

Many questions were answered by reviewing old posts re:modifying garages for storage above joists (or trusses). I did this at my previous house by blocking between the 2x6 joists and putting 1/2" plywood on top -- that garage was only 19'x25 with rafters and large ridge board. I also sistered...