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In Ontario the code does state that GFCI are not needed in garages. I would normally agree that it is a good idea, however this "garage" I am building is a shop, heated in winter and AC in summer, I am not putting in a typical garage door I am putting in 2 4ft swing doors that can open...

I will add to this question .... Is is alright to run 12/3 on a double pole for a 20amp 240v plug and then also continue on and use two 20amp120volt split plugs >>>> i will not be using both at the same time I just want to keep the garage wiring clean and just run 3 -12/3 circuts I only have 2...

That's odd . Whats the point ? The Garage is a dry area!

So as I go along I now have my footings done and the cost for that was Labor =me and my guy 3 sq meters of crete was 575 tx in Tmrw they are coming to do the forms and pour the walls ( 5 ft walls for 48 in frost line) the former and the pumptruck are going to be $2000 cash and the 15 meters of...

Anyone here use this type of concrete for your floors? looks like its gaining some use here and I was wondering if its as easy as it looks for leveling ? here is a link for it this stuff is used for 100 story buildings in earthquake prone Japan and it holds up well, so just wondering if...

If I run the lines they will want to see the building done to R24 walls, R50 ceiling. Plus the under floor 2 inch. The walls would have to be 2by6 with R20 and 1 inch foam board on the outside. It's not really that that costs so much its the whole package that now would cost more than I have...

Ya this is stupid and everyone agrees, it is new, only in the last year I think. New building code here for 2014. and the rules apply to any residential structure that is heated full time. I could have an engineer do a drawing up for the sb10 rules and get away with it but that would be...

This is a great idea ... I am just to honest for it. funny thing is my friend and neighbor is my local building dept chief and he is the one who made the final decision. He thinks it is wrong but his hands are tied... Radiant tube heater sounds like the new way for me, still heats the slab...

Hello all, Just an update Got a no go from the building dept. The only way I can do the in floor heat would be to meet the new sb12 rules for insulation. so I would have to do R24 walls with 1inch foam break min. and R50 in the attic. as well as the 2 inch rigid under and around slab. This...

This sounds reasonable where are you Rick? I am in K-W and looking for a concrete guy. building 18*50 S

Hello again, I think I had the wrong water heater listed, the one I was thinking was the GSW-540H it can be vented with plastic ULC s636 pvc pipe. I am not going to need water out there as I have a back door to basement laundry area within 12ft, however I may run a line in a trench back to...

Hello everyone, Long time lurker here, now I get to build from scratch and need some help. I am building an 18 by 50 woodshop. I am just outside of Toronto and it can get to -20f in the winter. The garage will be R20 walls and R30 ceilings 10ft high. I am running a Nat gas line and 60 amp 240v...