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Thanks for the replies. Basically I found out it was out of level after I started putting the walls up. I noticed that they were not sitting real flush to the sill plate in spots along a wall. I used a laser level and measured down to the top of the block. So I have block - sill sealer - sill...

Yes you are correct. Basically running a laser level from the top plate of one wall across 20 feet to the other top plate of a parallel wall there is a 1/2" difference. I'm worried that it will mess with my rafter layout, ceiling joists, etc. As you can tell I am not a framer by any means. I...

Thanks for the reply guys. I'll have to double check to make sure it's 1/2" out all the way then I can either rip strips of plywood and put them on top of the double top plate or shim with steel between the sill sealer and sill plate. I did use sill sealer :) Where would you get steel shims...

I know the walls were all built square and with the same size studs. Unfortunately it's the block or slab or an issue with the guy I hired. It's roughly 600 square feet and I'd like to start with a level plane before adding the rafters. Maybe I'm over-thinking like I most always do! Thanks, Paul

Hey guys, I'm in the process of framing in my new workshop when I ran into an issue that I need a little help with. I have a slab with one course of block around the perimeter in which the walls sit on. Basically from the ground up my walls are slab, block, sill plate, bottom plate, studs...

Hello guys and gals, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these types of units for heating a workshop roughly 625 square feet. http://radiantsystemsinc.com/ Thanks, Lunarist

Hey guys, I have done some preliminary drawings that I need to submit for approval. Does the framing look like it can be done like this? Structurally sound? I have 9 foot ceilings with I Joists and a floor that will go on top of the joists. For the loft area I have a 2 foot wall in order to...

Thanks guys. I'll have a look at the link. My permit is allowing me to lay the foundation for the dimensions I gave them. I cannot build anything until that is done and it's inspected. I'm looking to purchase some lumber ahead of time to take advantage of sales going on. I didn't think the...

Hello everyone, I've been waiting for my permits to arrive before getting into the building questions aspect but I now have them and I can't wait to get started. Although I'll have to wait a few more months for it to warm up. I'm in Windsor, Ontario across the river/border from Detroit. My...

Hello guys and gals, I've been lurking around for a little while waiting to get permits to build my workshop. Well they are finally here and I can't wait to pick your brains :) Take care, Lunarist