Recent content by MT Black Sheep

.... I would recommend a single 18'-20' door vs two smaller doors. Partitions just drive me nuts in a working shop/garage. Also, by using TGI Joists you can go 24" between them. Looks good....garages are usually very specific to the user, so make sure you are allowing space for doing the things...

I ran a 1" water line and also a 1" redundant line, just in case something happened to the first line, I have a back-up under the slab ready to be hooked into.

27% is flat greed. I have been building for several years, and always try to base my fees on the project as a whole. Meaning, the simpler the project, the less expensive my fees. A garage is as simple as it gets. I wouldn't hesitate to act as your own general, but make sure you have referrals...

Actually, it is very doable, with the right design. I am completing a 3000 SQ ft shop/house that has an open floor plan that allows future renovations and remodeling without a lot of cost, or hassle. The main thing for me, was to have an exterior appearance that didn't say "shop". So, we got a...

I second the ROXUL....they make R-30 for 16" Centers. Best stuff on the market. I am just completing a 72X42 shop/office and used Roxul in the walls and along the wall top plates. I would have used them it in the ceilings as well however I have scissor trusses so I had to go with FG batts with...