Recent content by nickking2785

Wanting to either install Pro Rib or Dura Panel on the ceiling of a patio overhang. I used the pro rib for the roof and really liked it. So I’m thinking about doing it on the ceiling now. 2 questions 1. Is there an advantage to using the Dura Panels or the Pro Rib for the ceiling. At the...

Thank you guys very much for the responses. I never really thought about calling the local lumber yard. So I called today. He asked me a few questions and called me back 10 minutes later and said I need x4 18”ers. So I’m going to run with that. A lot more than I thought, but I don’t care. I want...

What’s up everyone! Here for some help again. I’ll try and give all the necessary details. Your input is greatly appreciated. If you need more info please let me know. Coming off the back of the house with a low slope roof for shade over back patio Trying to figure out my mid span lvl beam...

Have a question for you guys. Came across several 12’ pieces of c-channel from a job. This winter would like to work on making a 30’ I-beam out of some of them to be used on a patio overhang. Would weld the c-channels back to back making an I-beam out of them. I would stagger the joints at 6’...

Jack stand I appreciate that very much. I agree with what you are saying. If I put to much weight on those walls that are resting on the asphalt it will settle and get messed up. I think the posts and beam at top is the way to go

Planning/about to begin building a lean to off my existing cmu block garage/barn. I have a really big area of asphalt coming into the existing garage and along the sides of it. I plan on coming off the side of the garage 11’ by about 30’ along the garage. I feel like I have everything pretty...

Hey I was wondering if somebody could help me with this. I just bought a house that had the garage torn down several years ago. I am about ot build a new one, just had a question on how to locate the old line that they had run to the old garage. Is there a toold or other way for me to do this