Recent content by liljestrom

would your recommend outside or inside for the foam?

I have an attached garage added on and want to know options to insulate the poured frost knee wall. It is 6 inch thick and 2x6 are on top of it. I initially told him to put a Z flashing on the outside and I'd put 2 inch foam and he can't find a Z flashing to work. I asked him what to be done...

I had some heavy insulated doors installed with regular Liftmaster belt drive openers on torsion springs. The trolleys make a significant amount of noise (very loose rattling) upon closing because there isn't much tension when they are fully opened. The installer said it can happen and really...

Looking at doing a reroof myself, as the cost savings is tremendous. I'm going to do the roof in at least two halves and may need to let it sit for a few days with just synthetic underlayment/ice and water shield. As it may rain, I would like to use cap NAILS or cap STAPLES. I've researched and...

I used the fiberglass rebar on 2ft x 2ft grid on a 28 x 50 garage slab. The best pro is....lightweight. East to transport when you need to move the bundle, slide or tweak a wired together grid, etc. Other pros: it won't corrode Cons: can possibly float when pouring concrete, it will can destroy...

Had the same issue.....mine are corded lights......unplugged lights till I found the one causing issues and moved it about a foot away and solved the problem....not sure if you can move your lights

Hello, I have a DETACHED garage with exterior lights that is on it's own electrical circuit (ie subpanel ran from the house). I also have an ATTACHED garage with exterior lights. Currently I have a single pole switch to turn on/off the ATTACHED garage exterior lights. I also have a single pole...