Recent content by marzo91

That's about the base kit cost around here too. That's for less than half the size building, no windows probably a slider door. Start putting on goodies and finishing the inside with windows trim and insulation and things add up fast. Heck it was 10 grand just to finish the interior and insulate.

Yes, 6x6 laminated posts. I suppose double shear would be stronger, but might not be needed. I hate to post costs because someone can always do it cheaper. But I can say that things ALWAYS cost more than you plan, it ALWAYS takes longer than you think, and you always want to make improvements...

UPDATE: I built a couple new 8' benches. Installed a few cabinets too....

I just finished my 36x48. I have 4 rows of T8s end to end running lengthwise. I have (20 4 lamp fixtures) 80 4' lamps with 5000K bulbs at 2900 lumens. Each row is switched as needed. Comes out to a little over 100 footcandles at the bench tops. I wouldn't change a thing. The cell phone picture...

Finally got the power company out to run my line. Finished the wiring today. There are 80 T8 5000k lamps in the ceiling. Even though the picture doesn't show it well, it's plenty BRIGHT in there.

Awesome!! I'm happy for you and me.

Good points. I'm installing a 83% efficient natural gas furnace. Going to try to keep the temp in the 40-45 degree range all winter. I guess the high efficiency furnaces don't work out as well as the 83% at lower inside temps. I'll report back the monthly heat cost per month this winter. I...

It's a long read, but pretty interesting........ http://www.cs.arizona.edu/people/jcropper/desguide.pdf This is the method I used to insulate my new shop. Has any one else done their shop this way? Basically, no insulation under the slab to take advantage of the constant temp of earth (and...

I used the 2" extruded foam on the vertical sides of the slab and 4 feet of 2" foam horizontally outward around the perimeter of the entire slab. Many people wonder why a person would insulate the ground outside of the slab and not insulate under the slab. It's called Frost Protection Shallow...

There are 2x6 horizontal nailers to screw into.

It's a couple degree less than 90 degrees to board help drain. I sealed the skirt board on the inside with spray foam insulation. I also sealed the girt where the wainscoat style color change meets. This cuts down on drafts in the walls and insects. They actually make a formed foam tape to seal...

Thanks. Still working on the shop. Garage doors are on now. Currently working on wiring and lighting. Last week I installed the meter base and 200 amp panel. Should get power hooked up next week. Today, my wife and I put up 4 rows of fluorescent fixtures. It'll have 80 4' lamps on the...

Here are a few pictures of the interior liner.

Thanks! I'll get some pics posted of the interior soon.

If you can zoom in on this picture, you can see where the anchors are bolted to the pressure treated laminated posts. Big half inch thread bolts with flat washers.