Recent content by rockwvu

Any updates? How do you like it??

Bob, Can you put a picture up of the thimble from the outside. I'm doing a similar install and cannot understand how the thimble works. Is there something that takes up the space between the pipe and thimble? Or is there a 1 inch gap that lets outside air back in around the pipe passing...

What did you end up doing here? I'm considering the same for a similar building.

There will be insulation and drywall. My question is what to do with the wire 12" between ceiling and light fixture.

I have some metallux 6 bulb fixtures to install in new garage. I was told to hang one foot below ceiling which will be drywall. I understand to suspend lights with chain and hooks What is the best way to concealing the wiring going into fixture? Should I mount ceiling boxes? Or just drop...

I was considering that approach or core drilling a second hole and cementing or using a link-seal as i already have to drill one for my water supply. how do you guys bring your water line through the floor in garage? I assume run it up through a long sweep and conduit. Do you fasten it to the...

Well this is on the "house" end not the garage. That end isn't really inspected and I think either way is ok anyways. I'm just asking with is best. Of course the concern is creating a leak in the basement. However the French drain is fairly close and if backfill with all gravel.

I am planning my utilities to be run to new detached garage. My garage is about 15 feet from house. I am putting in 100 amp panel being fed from 200 amp panel in the basement of my house. I also need water to garage from house. Basement wall is 8" poured concrete. I have access to a core...

Does anyone have a 2 post lift in a double bay? I am planning a 32' deep 48' wide with 2 18'ft doors on the 48 wide side. I want to plan for a lift but I just was wondering how it would work in a double door. I see most lifts in a single bay. Or should I go with 4 10' doors. Might have to...