Recent content by MrAmbitious

I suspect one of two things: that the OP took "our" advice, found a lawyer to represent him, and has stopped posting OR he got tired of listening to "our" advice and has abandoned us. I hope it is the former. Good luck!

Ah I feel stupid. Wouda Coulda Shoulda. Sorry to waste the time.

So, you're all done and working in the garage, and suddenly, the light bulb goes on!! A really really bright one. What did you forget that you really wish you had? What advice can you give to the neophyte to help them design a really good space? Help the new guy with his build plan, before...

Hey Walrus, any updates? It's the middle of February and I am anxious to know if your solar panels are giving you the heat you want. You did exactly what I plan on doing on my shop, once the building part is done. Great job.

I wouldn't use it, my house floor is 3/4" OSB and it sags when my 80 pound dog walks across it. Also, is squeaks like a symphony, and it really drives me crazy. Last comment, ask a general contractor what they would put in their personal house.

Go a google search on Super insulated houses. Read as much as you can. I think you will decide to put the plastic barrier on the walls under the sheetrock on both the walls and the ceiling. As stated by other posters, the moisture from your breath and your cars will be the big problem. You...

Well you called that one accurately. The wall wobbles like a drunken sailor, and I was freaking out the whole time, worrying about a blowout. The sales rep thought there might have been a weak spot in the form. Its done now. Now I am second guessing myself in regards to the membrane. That...

Remember the part where I said I was under budget. Well, now I want to be :puke: . Showed my accountant ie wife the budget, and she was not happy:scared: We didn't talk for the rest of the evening. It looks like we might be going 60% over budget, which is pretty bad however, in the grand...

It does hold the concrete, and then you leave it there in place and the walls are already insulated to R22. There are plastic "nailers" imbeded in the foam and you screw sheetrock or plywood directly into them. Here is the link for the company I used. http://www.eco-block.com/ It is...

A few more pictures: All the ICF's getting ready to set. It helps to have lots of friends and family to set everything up. What a difference a day makes, on site and as far as the weather goes. It is supposed to rain off and on for the next week. YUCH

Forgot to add thanks for the comments, I spent a bit of time thinking about this build, and then I found this place and spent some more time thinking. This build will be insulated to within $2.00 of my budget. If anyone has some cheap and clever ways of making solar collectors for the...

No pictures for now, just a little too tired. Me and family and friends spent the day putting up the ICF's. We have to finish them tomorrow, and then make sure the site is prepared for the electrical on Monday. The pilasters are for the concrete retaining wall that is going to allow my...

I need a space, to dream of Shelby's, CBF's, and other wheeled delights. Just Think, I had to haul away almost 60 tri axle loads and then I had to buy ROCKS! The plan is 24 feet 8 inches by 60 feet, cut short by a few rocks. So it is really only going to be about 56 feet. BUT IT IS ON...