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    Calling all Carpenters noob framing question

    Lots of suggestions and no help �� great forum
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    Calling all Carpenters noob framing question

    Thanks I already have my plans approved with the above specs
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    Calling all Carpenters noob framing question

    That's the same math I did I just wanted to verify that was right, thank you!
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    Calling all Carpenters noob framing question

    I am getting ready to build a garage. 30x45 with three 9x7 garage doors on the 45 foot wall. My question is how do you measure and figure out how to space the garage doors so they're evenly spaced?
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    Concrete slab questions

    I'm getting ready to build a 30x45 detached garage I found out from the local code office that I can do a monolithic slab. Being in the north does anyone have any experience with these? I don't want the foundation to heave and crack all over. Also as far as site preparation goes any advice? It...
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    footing quote question

    It is in the county but it does have to meet code I just think anything over $1000 is asking to much for excavation.. I need to call independent excavators I'm guessing
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    footing quote question

    Let's get back on track please
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    footing quote question

    Sorry for the confusion it is quoted for the spring and it's not rocky at all
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    footing quote question

    Looking to build a 30x45 garage this spring and I and starting to get quotes for the footings First one I received for a 10"thick x20"inch wide 2 #4s and verticals placed for icfs $3,100 For the excavation they want $3000 My question is, is that a normal excavation cost? it seems high to me...
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    Looking for ideas on expansion!

    you might have to do that... then you could have at least a 4 car garage
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    What did you buy while waiting for your garage build?

    About the same as Mr surly I've purchased outlets wire pex pipe all the fittings and such the sched 40 pvc to run under my footers all the "small" things before I go to menards and drop almost $20k lol
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    Looking for ideas on expansion!

    That is going to be tough with they layout you have. do you have additional space on your lot to just build an extra garage?
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    Insulated Concrete Slab?

    I just got a quote for fox blocks for my 30x45 garage. I'm going from the stem wall up to the top of the first floor so 13'4" walls with 8" block it's right around the 10k mark.
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    Garage Door Size Question 8' vs 7'

    You can't even get a Kubota bx series in a garage with a 7 foot door
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