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I used a product called Cutek its pricey but a gallon does go a long way. It is an oil based product (has a diesel fuel consistancy) many shades avalible next to no prep and nothing to maintain. Tones of info online i think you would be very happy with the product.

here is a calculator if your wanting to have a quick view of your layout. theres tons of other formulas and visual aids on this site https://www.blocklayer.com/gable-studseng

Thanks for the replies, I'm in Ontario and HVAC is heavily regulated and with all the new grants by the Government HVAC suppliers are putting and $8000-$9000 install price on the units. My install doesn't get much simpler I cant bring myself to paying that for an install.

I’ve done some searching around online. other then senville mini splits which are plentiful online, just wondering where everyone is purchasing there mini splits ? I’m in the market for a 24k heat pump, mini split. Thanks

I know this is an old thread just wondering how you made out .? I’m in the planning stages and glad I ran across this thread

this is a little confusing maybe someone could clarify the second part of this. Coles notes: If you heat the building you don't need need 4 foot frost walls (full foundation) as long as the slab is insulated with foam board as described in post #10 If you build a frost protested foundation...

The check valve above is actually manufactured by A.Y McDonald and is current. Shouldn’t be hard to locate. There are a few different configurations

definitely one for the books

okay this makes sense, I did check out your build thread after responding above. what I didn't see was the insulation between the angle and the concrete that is a good Idea. typically is the slab not insulated at the door opening with in floor heat ? I guess the foam would get damaged otherwise.

Can you shed more light on this angle iron for the garage door? Google turned up nothing

What is the difference having stone between the slab and the foundation wall (at the door openings) and having stone between the slab and the ground on the other 2xxx square feet. The rest of the slab is on compacted fill its not resting on the footing or stem wall. Your going to have a...

I’ve spent a bit of time searching the internet for a similar setup to what I am dealing with and I was hoping I could get some pictures of a similar set up from you guys. I’m installing a new man door from outside to the garage. The new door was ordered and was to be a composite sill. Well...

So your just putting in batts ? Really for the added cost I would install a baffle like durovent it’s a lot easier now, your on the right track thou.

I think I would be doing the latter of the 2

To funny I’m in brantford