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    Insulating metal buildings

    I"m thinking I'll put 2x4x8 IOS foil backed on the walls,,, then use a froth pack to seal edges and ceiling.
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    Insulating metal buildings

    Well,,, How did it work out,,, or how is it going? I have my American Steel 12x20x8 "Shed " as an extension to the back of my 30x48 pole barn. I have thoughts of either installing reflective sheeting on the perlins, as they lay roof metal,, or just doing a froth pak after the fact. 200sq...
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    Fixing up faded plastics

    It's a 12 yr old lawn tractor that will get used,,, This fix took less than 5 mins on 1 panel,,, with a rattle can paint job,, it'll look 90% better that it did, rusty and faded.
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    Fixing up faded plastics

    working on a Deere La135 and the plastics are all faded. Some use chemicals,, some just paint them,,, but have you tried a heat gun? Check this out.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    hey fella's,,, been a while,, Today in the barn,, I hooked up a FB marketplace purchased rear bagger set up for my Deere La135. <--- That was bought with issues a few weeks, back. Those have slowly been resolved. Today I also repaired said unit from surging issues, with a $35 dollar Amazon...
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    few ledger board install questions

    it top pic,,, the circled in red area,, is where I would want to tie in.. on the posts. the last roof truss,,,is nailed to the outside of the truss,,, along with the other 2z4's going down the posts every 2ft to the ground. The osb is nailed to the 2x4's,,, so there is a space between the osb...
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    few ledger board install questions

    Tell ya what an awesome wife I have,,, I pulled up this pick,,, to see approx where propane gas line was ran to the meter on back of house,, and she brought me a piece of paper with the due north and due east measurements of where the gas line is. By eyeballing paint marks with those...
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    few ledger board install questions

    SO I spoke with a builder buddy, today, and I'm gonna remove siding and OSB and put a 2x12 from end to end. 3 sections each ending on a post. This should span from the Two 2x12's on each side wall and span the entire length of the barn, then put the OSB back on. Then I'll attack a 2x10...
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    few ledger board install questions

    So this is the open back on my 30-48 pole barn,,, this shot is 15 yr old. It's been finished all that time, vinyl siding top to bottom. Now my question is I want to attache a 12x24 Lean-to off the back side. What am I attaching my ledger board to? Go all 30ft and tie it in to the 4...
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    Removing safety stripe on trailer

    auto body stores sell a rubber wheel you put in a drill,,, or cut off tool. when it spins and you apply pressue on the stripe, it will fly right off,,, glue and all. Sanding or grinding will have you sealing and priming and painting ect.
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    What performance can I expect from my new heater

    it'll take longer than you think to bring temp up if you have concrete floors, ceiling fan or something to circulate it will help.
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    Big Maxx 50000 install questions

    Looks good. See you can do it. plumb bob that center point on the ceiling,, drill a hole, and get up there and jig saw that dude out. Your almost done!
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    Big Maxx 50000 install questions

    the piece on the right is screwed to your ceiling facing down with pipe going up thru it. That ring it has is the built in 1in clearance. I have I think a 3/4 gap around that. And the ring thing is an added brace
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    weird things in your garage

    old electric guitar body hanging, and a school bus Stop arm sign from retired bus. I ran a few wires and can set up a 9v battery it'll still flashs.
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    Where to get info on building code

    X5 gotta talk to Da Man!
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