Recent content by Keizer

The structure looks outstanding...nice job. I had a question. The double support member that the engineered trusses are sitting on.....how is this fastened to the posts? Is it just nailed? I can't tell from the pics if there are larger fasteners like maybe some through bolts.

Being a general contractor that specializes in garages and shops, I had to laugh at some of the replies I read above. Some of the stuff is like voo doo that you guys use to pick a contractor. Here's what you do. Find three contractors, and get a bid from each one. Not a "ball park". Any good...

Hi, my name is Doug, and I live on the West coast. I am a general contractor that specializes in post frame buildings of all sizes. I will pop in from time to time, and try to answer any questions I feel qualified to answer in a safe manner!! :thumbup:

Yes, you will want to finish trim the garage door opening first, before installing the wrap around weather stripping. I hope you made the rough opening 1.5" taller, and 3" wider than your door. That's assuming 1.5" thick trim boards. With that said, you can easily install the complete door...

I have three 6'x3' windows on the back sun side of my shop. I put them up high, as to make things a little more difficult for a thief. The best theft deterrent I have, is a 6' chainlink fence, Doberman (land shark) on the other side, motion lights so said dobie can see what he is chasing, and...

Being a building contractor, if you called me and asked for a building that size, I would simply tell you that I don't build that small. The reason is, exactly what you already stated. I could not build it cheaper than what the home improvement stores sell them for. Plus, I would never build...

I agree with the first part of your reply. However, using a sonotube to get the post above ground defeats the purpose of post framing. The reason codes require the post to be buried in the ground is for shear strength. For example, picture a 6x6 treated post buried 48" in the ground, and back...