Recent content by mattEG

Thanks! Have been in touch with local truss company and they recommended a few options. Will look into steel beam as well. Will put together a build thread when the project hits the road in June. Much appreciated all.

Recently acquired a new property with an unfinished shop out back. The building itself is a 56x36 with 18' ceilings and 2x6' frame. Looking to put a mezzanine in the back of 24x36. Doing some research on joists and it seems I'm going to be stuck going with a single post and 18' joists with a...

Thanks! Will do. Yeah, I tend to sign up and lurk a lot. When I joined in '07 it was a bit of a pipe dream, but 10 years has brought some changes. :)

Just bought a property in rural Strathcona County, Alberta with a 56x36 shop in the back 40. Finally posting on GJ for internal finishing ideas. Thanks for putting together such a great resource.