Recent content by Oldsracer

the new poured floor will have about 2 rows of block above and 2 below.

one of the ways I am thinking, Look at the 5th picture posted of the floor joists. The 4 rows of block is sitting on a footing that is about 4' deep. that footing has a wide ledge. This is a condensed version. I don’t type a lot. 1. bolt steel plate 6'' wide around perimeter to the joist...

Finally got it. There was some delay in getting all the legal stuff worked out. Started filling the mud hole in, so as I make some real progress I will post some pictures....Soon I hope

I was restoring a '62 Pontiac Tempest that somebody sand blasted the engine compartment.Then let it sit for a few years and rusted. I took bath towels and soaked them in the vinegar and laid them on the core support and inner fenders. For the next several days while doing other work on the car...

Should be closing the deal Monday. Here is a few pictures to start with. There have been a few questions on here about supporting the load bearing wall. I can put supports up along both sides of the main wall first. Then install a beam to replace the bearing wall. I dont want it to look like a...

what side is the door going on ?something to think about on the doors. My garage is 24X30. I put one 16' door on the 24' end, but I did not center it.There is about a 2' wall then door,then 6' wall. this made for a nice work area on the side. I put the man door on the 30' side. I have been in...

lots-o good points here you guys, glad I posted this up. I have one 24x30 that is all open now. So maybe I will leave a few of the interior walls, but I will have to extend them down. Not a big deal compared to what I will be doing. I can see making part of it a spray booth. And It will have a...

sorry about the double post, being a nfg my post had to be viewed to make sure im not spam. I have a 24x30 now that sits real close to that house. right on about the space. I been looking to move to put up a bigger shed. But now I dont have to move all my junk. The rafters sit 24' long or...

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awsome wife sure helps, it will be 25 years next week.I am 46. anyway here is a picture for now of the out side. the rafters are 2x8 and meet in the middle of the house. Since this is load bearing (sp?) wall. coulndn't turn these into a trus and /or run beams along side what is there now...

Yes, the whole house. I will try to keep this short and to the point. I thought you guys might like to see this. I am buying a house next to where I live.The house measures about 24X30 with a 18x20 garage converted to living space. It has a 1/2 to 1/4 dirt floor basment that leaks water in...

Hi everyone, this looks like the place to be for the box I keep my toys in. I am a gearhead and spend most of my time messing with my cars. I do a little drag racing at the strips. I would rather work on my cars than do construction work. I did build my 24x30 garage 20 years ago.I know a...