Recent content by mldittmer

Check your local Napa store, we’ve had good luck with them.

DRICORE makes 2 version; one insulated, one not. It already has a vapor barrier and an air space built in. The idea is to lift the floor covering off the cold/damp concrete floor. I’d also suggest insulation for the walls. Between these 2 moves and opening a heat duct, I believe you’ll...

I’d pull the carpet up and install a product called DRICORE. It’s made as a subfloor for concrete. Used it in my basement in Michigan, and put carpet over it. Works fantastic.

Tractor Supply Company, horse stall mat. If I recall, its about 3/4" thick, 4'x6' in size and heavy duty.

Light coat of Fluid Film will stop the rust.

Product called "Rid O Rust". It's a liquid, lawn sprinkler companies sell it to remove the rust stains from houses, driveways, and landscaping. Spray it on, rinse it off.

Adams VRT

3 years ago, I switched from ADT to a wireless system by Livewatch. Haven't looked back! Door sensors, and motion sensors for me, work the best. Didn't bother with the window glass breakage sensors, my thought is that if they are coming in, the motion sensor picks them up.

Look at the website, builddirect.com. Under the building material section, look at the brick siding, may be what you're looking for.

Well, if you want true 14' walls, don't forget to take into account the bottom plate and the double top plate. That is an additional 4 1/2 inches in itself.

What about using Dri Core panels? I realize that you have a vapor barrier under the floor but with the panels, there is a small amount of air circulation allowed, just in case moisture gets onto your shop floor.

Just the regular ones that are 7/8" thick. They work awesome.

From their website, " Ideal for carpet, laminate, engineered hardwood, tile and vinyl flooring"

Yes you can, I live in Michigan, installed them when I finished my basement. Installed carpet over top of them.

Start with DRIcore panels on the floor to give you the thermal break that you are looking for.