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Thanks again for all the replies guys!

I do not wish to lose the basement here. It has potential. On one side it is only about 3 feet below the ground and has an old ramp that you could run heavy loads up and down in and out of the basement with. Not perfect by any means, but usable. I am thinking that forks on my skidloader and...

I had not considered the possibility of rotting the wooden subfloor. More reason to involve and engineer. Thank you!

I had not considered getting photos until you asked for them. Based upon the consensus here, I believe that my next step is an engineer. I will not be getting one in the immediate future, but I believe that the wisdom here is worth following. If I get a chance I will snap and post some pictures.

Thank you! I very much appreciate your detailed response. You (and the rest of the guys here) have convinced me that an engineer is the proper next step.

Hi, Last year I purchased an old commercial building (my guess is that it was built around 1890). It used to be an egg washing plant from my understanding. It has a wooden floor over a basement. Strong floor, large I-beams (22" deep if I remember correctly), 4x10's layed on their side for the...

Not interested in selling my integrity for a couple of broken wrenches. I was unaware of this. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Snap on wrenches are not guaranteed without a receipt? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Excellent advice! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Very nice. I would definitely follow suit if I could locate something within 50 miles or so. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

They work great. Turn your pressure down, use the sprayer to put it on, then roll it to finish. There is always a little overstay. Technique can reduce it to bare minimum, but as a beginner, be very cautious and have a damp sponge and dry towels available to clean if/when needed. Mask off...

I have used oven cleaner to loosen the paint with good success. Never used it on brick or grout though. Zip strip might be an option also. Follow with a good wire brush scrubbing and a pressure wash? Just guessing here, but I think that is how I would approach it. Sent from my SM-G930V using...

The handles make this a great idea! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Ha ha ha EXACTLY! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk