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Built a 26x44 garage with 12' ceilings. Had a Hot Dawg 75k btu natural gas heater installed. Works great.

When I was planning for my garage, I started out laying it out on paper. What helped me the most was staking out the space I had settled on and parking my vehicles and equipment in the space. I was able to get a feel for the space between vehicles, walls, etc.. Maybe overkill, maybe corny...

Thanks for all the feedback. I'm going add more gravel to what is already there and slope it down to the existing lawn. Due to the slope of the site, the building is sitting on 8 to 16 inches of compacted gravel so I'm standing proud of contact with soil unless I introduce it.

I have CHI 2283 series 10x10 doors. They are new this summer so I can't speak for longevity but the quality seems to be top notch.

I just had a similar setup installed. Exhaust vents out the back side of the garage wall so I don't see it from the house or patio. Its practically flush mounted.

Thank you for the suggestions. I had hoped to have gutters up by now but the installation isn't scheduled until next month when it will be too late to plant grass seed or lay sod. As was pointed out, I Haven't spread soil yet because of the mess it would be with the rain pouring off the roof...

Yes, it is pressure treated.

I had my HVAC contractor run the gas line and install a Hot Dawg heater for me. I dug the trench and let them do the rest. I had about a 150 foot run. Took advantage of having them there to replace a couple ancient shut off valves in the basement. It wasn't cheap but I have the satisfaction...

I'm going to call them in the morning to ask what they recommend. There is no requirement in the code that I'm aware of. They have already completed their final inspection and taken photos of the exterior. I've been holding off spreading topsoil as long as I can because the gutter install...

Hello. I had a 26x44 pole barn built this summer/fall. Everything is complete with the exception of backfilling around the perimeter. The concrete floor was poured on heavily compacted gravel. There are about 5 inches of exposed grade board before the metal siding begins. Obviously, its...

I went with white steel on the ceiling and 4 foot down the side walls. The lower 8 feet is plywood painted white. Cell phone reception is fine. Satellite reception in the car dies as soon as I start to pull in the garage. Absolutely love the brightness for working on things.

I have the Liftmaster 8500's on my 10x10 doors. They are outstanding.

I'm in the final stages of a garage build. I started priming the lower 8 foot of the walls that are covered with plywood. The lighting isn't installed yet and I ran out of daylight to keep going. Waiting a few more days for the concrete to cure before I pull the Mustang inside. Why did I...

Hikvision POE cameras with the Hikvision NVR here as well. I've had them running for a few years now. No issues at all. Be sure they are not grey market cameras. Whatever brand you buy, be sure to change the built-in administrator account immediately.

My first quote just came in. Yikes. 26 x 44 x 12 with R19 walls and R30 ceiling. The quote includes extending an existing 1" black pipe natural gas line about 15 feet, going thru the sill and then underground about 130 feet. I would be opening the trench. Contractor proposed a 75k BTU Hot...