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I’d snap a line where you want the studs to end. Factor in the sill framing, sill and any drywall or whatever. Then cut the studs, peel the sill frame off. Knock the waste off, pull the nails and reattach. while you’re at it, throw a couple cripples under the end so you don’t see any flex...

Gotcha! In that case, go ahead and build a mezzanine. I’d suggest building it inside the shop skin so you don’t have to sweat sorting out the engineering questions. Just build a stick or metal stud walled structure and focus on using LVLs or steel to span the 15’ space. You’re a bit wide for...

I may have misunderstood, but it looks like your dimensions are 15’ wide X 15’ tall X 45’ long. If this is correct, and you wish to park an RV of substance inside, you really don’t have much room left over. Our first RV was 13’ 6” high by around 41’ long. Our last RV was 13’ tall by 45’...

Thanks for the replies. My neighbor has had constant issues with his doors, and seeing how skimpy the installer went on mounting, I’m not terribly surprised. I like the tip on using the end bolt as a safety stop, and the use of carriage bolts. These are things it would have taken some...

Ok, so 2” punched angle seems to be a consistent answer to those that don’t want comebacks. I’m going all in so plan to use double supports per track. I do have standard lift tracks. I really appreciate the suggestions as I’ve not done any doors this large before. Thanks again, -Matt

Thanks for the replies. Purlin spacing is consistent at 55” throughout the building. Distance from center on the crossbars varies, but I think the max moment is around 36” at the worst. Weight is kinda hard to estimate.. I’m gonna say each panel is around 75#, so I’ve been using 100# as a...

Guys, I need help on what material to use to support the horizontal tracks for my very large sectional doors. The building is a steel building. The doors are insulated sectional 14X14 and 14X16. I believe the slotted angle used to support the tracks is 12 gauge, which would probably be just...

In Montgomery, TX I just finished a 50 X 60 with 16’ eaves and a 5/12 pitch at close to $81,100 Land and pad prep baked into another deal, would have been $10-14K to pay cash for the pad prep. Actual costs: $22000 Slab $46000 Building including erection $10000 Sectional Garage Doors (5) $1100...

Thanks Chris, I was actually thinking of using a Superstrut/Unistrut system for the crossbars. Regular angle would be less expensive.

Hi guys, I’m Matt D and I live in Montgomery, TX. (NW from Houston) I’ve been reading GJ for a very long time and finally need some help. The last 12 months have been a real challenge but we are finally seeing the results of our efforts. In addition to gutting our living room, moving the...