Recent content by rattleandhumm

Hi Craig, great information, some I am a bit late to take advantage of but wish I had, the conduit into attic idea is one. As for the mezzanine, it may disappear for a spell, Although the lumber used is more than adequate to meet code, I was unaware that that area would be considered load...

A few more that I had not posted, if you have any questions please feel free to ask. I am currently thinking about 4x8 plywood 1/2 inch sanded pine. around bottom 4 feet of main part of shop, The back wall on left of mezzanine I will run plywood on its end, 8 foot tall, in Kitchenette I will use...

Well, I have not been very active on any type of posting here folks, It has been a tad difficult getting various trades, fit in with our work schedule but things are progressing. I ended up deciding that I am pausing on any more permanent insulation. Tomorrow should finish the vapour barrier and...

I will check out his posts. Thank you

Yea, I am sort of puzzled by that loop also. I know my house is ok because it is already connected to an oil fired boiler with holding tank, mixing valve etc. I may need to install a tank for the domestic in shop, and then it can run through a mixing valve (return from floor line) where it will...

Well folks, life has been happening behind the scenes and I pretty much paused any work on shop. A month ago I got the rest of concrete poured under lean to's and a 30' front apron. We were picking at the electrical slowly but the electrician is supposed to come and finish wiring outlets down...

I like that idea, it would give me the rigidity that I am looking for with the spray foam, and the addition of batts in the walls would be a great cheap way to really boost r value. Thank you, never thought of that. I will ask installers what they think.

I would pay 8 k twice and be happy. This is insane.

Apply closed cell spray foam to the main level walls at 3”(+/-) R-20 OPTION #2 Apply closed cell spray foam to the upper level gable end walls at 3”(+/-) R-20 and the lower half of the roof slope from the bottom to the top ridge at 4.5”(+/-) R-28 Subtotal HST 15% Total Total Notes Price valid...

Second quote just came in at about 26,000. Wow, I am sure out of touch with these prices I guess. I am considering batts downstairs, and spray foam all of the second floor (entire roof, and under second floor)

First quote for spray foam came in at $30,000.00 Im not interested in that sort of cost. I would be better of investing in a local young fella who was looking to start his own spray foam business I think

So, I was walking around inside building today trying to plan my next steps. I am waiting on a few quotes for spray foam. I hope to do at least the attic trusses and, depending on cost, I may do whole building. While contemplating that today I quickly remembered that I need to carefully plan...

A side view from a warmer place this morning

Pretty much closed in, one more garage door to be installed on the side. Now onto thinking about insulation, wall sheathing, electrical placement, heat sources, slat wall or peg board placement, work benches etc.

Hi Jblnut They are helical screw piles. They are about 2 1/2 inch pipes with about a 10” disc punched to make a sort of auger. They are screwed into the ground ( I think these are about 5-6 feet blow the surface. ) these are becoming popular here for many folks in stead of sauna tubes. My...