Recent content by muddhunter

Everything ive read says it really doesnt matter if you use treated lumber on interior projects. Just dont cook with itor use it as food prep surface.

Tinbender are there any issues with using treated lumber for interior purposes? Im assuming reclaimed fencing would be treated,( even if it was 20+ years ago). The fencing does look great. Please forgive my ignorance, i really dont know.

Does any one on here have any pictures of their Garage, or loft or any rooms that they have utilized reclaimed wood to do interior siding? I have started a project where I am siding my loft in barnwood from a dilapidated barn on the farm. So far it looks nice but I would like to see every one...

You should also consider a drain basin with tile on the side with the slope going away from foundation. Do it now and you can save a huge pain later. You might also consider a retaining wall on that backside. I am in process of retro fitting a drain basin alongside my French drain that couldnt...

You wont have a problem. They should seal right over purlins. That stuff is rigid as all get out, and as long as the span between is not too great you will have no problems. If it is too much span you may have some sagging but still no problems.

Steamfitter, what are the dimensions on your loft? How high is at the peak? How high is the ceiling beneath the loft? Thanks.