Recent content by racer1

I think they are full of ****, or don't know how to install them. I've had one in place for two yrs, no problem.

A few years ago, we had a large tornado go thru. Went straight down a residential development. wiped out all the houses, Except a house built with ICF's. blew a couple windows out, but very little damage. So....all other houses wiped out, What do you think every single one of the wiped out...

I got 75 panels from a guy that bought them, then health issues, prevented him from building. I was going to build a large shop, now i'm going smaller. So. I thought I would pass on the deal to someone else.

Just bringing back up one last time.

the osb and the 2x6's at the joints, carry the load. shear strength and racking strength, are almost 3 times that of a stick built wall. plus way more efficient.

It would probably be easier if you googled sip panels, to get info..the panels I have are blank 4x8 ones. You can get tons of info, and read at your leisure. I could sell up to 35 panels. If you bought them I could show you detailed instruction on how to install. They are very easy to...

TTT...Anyone?...I really am trying to pass along a good deal.

I'm trying to pass on a good deal to the Journal members. I bought a bunch of 6" sip panels. And got a good deal. So I want to help someone else with the extra ones I have. And I'm going to offer 35 of them to Garage Journal members first. They are 4x8 panels. 35 panel would build a 30x 50...

costco has new age cabs, going on sale wed. 12 pc bold series. will be $1499 on Wed. Shipped.. I know they are the thinner ones. But, Its a hell of a deal.

I have built 3 house and shops, so I'll throw in my opinion. Use Floor trusses. A web design using 2x4's. They are stronger, span more, and give a much wider nailing surface. Plus they are open web, so you can run wiring , plumbing, HVAC, etc. All without having to drill holes. You can...

This summer I'm going to spray foam the ceiling, and build walls between the posts, and put in 5 inches of cellulose. I have heated mine all winter, but it takes a ton of heat at 10 below. I have 2 hanging hydronic heaters. Run off a outdoor wood burner. I also heat my house off it too. Used...

Maybe if your climate isn't to harsh. . BUT, your building is not really "fully insulated". What you basically have is a condensation barrier. My building is just like yours. They put it on the outside before screwing on the metal siding. So everywhere its screwed on its 1/4 inch thick. in...

I have a sullair 260. with John deere engine. Mine has 2 hand primer pumps. One of them got some **** in it and would let air in system. If you have hand pump, Its on top of filter. Take it apart and check rubber diaphram for ****. Also pump up as much as possible, then keep pumping while you...

I used handi foam last fall to insulate. used 3, 600 ft kits. I sprayed the rim joists and put 1 inch thick on all of my basement walls. Was very easy to use. was able to empty my tanks with no problems. I didn't go thru many tips ether. ...And what a freekin difference! Nice and dry, and easy...

I have a natures comfort wood burner. Works awsome. I wish it was more efficient, but, it is what it is. The gasifiers, are just too costly. I would say, if you have a free supply of wood, its worth it. I'm lucky, all my neighbors have a lot of acres of woods. I can have all I can cut. and...