Recent content by Old_Bobby

Here in central Texas, the last scorpion I saw was 34 years ago when we first moved into our home. Saw several then, but since the fire ants have taken over our property, the scorpions have disappeared. Coincidence? I once caught a scorpion and put it in a fruit jar to observe it. It was a...

In a previous century, prior to slime, my grandfather would use Karo syrup to plug up the pinholes in his mower tires. I don't know if it was the brown or clear product. It tasted good with grandma's homemade biscuits, also.

Now this is a funny thread!

I have a nice population of gecko lizards in and around my shop. I haven't seen a spider in quite some time.

Thanks, that's what I needed to know.

Thanks for the advice. My neighbor has access to 1" foam and recommended that I use it for the insulation to save money. I do not plan on conditioning the air inside at all. My only concern is the extreme heat in the summer. I will have ventilation, but need to keep the heat down. Thanks again!

I will be using 2x4 stud framing. So, it will be better to leave a vapor barrier both between the foam and plywood and between the foam and metal siding? Is that what you are recommending?

Just now getting a new metal building. Located in central Texas, I am interested in keeping the heat out. I plan on using 1" styrofoam between the outside walls and the 3/4" plywood interior walls. I have a free source for the styrofoam. Question: Should I glue the styrofoam to the metal...