Recent content by SgtHawkUSMC

Again, thanks for the comments from those who are legitimately trying to help, but now that I see the Gestapo admins have started editing to their own liking, I'm out. So much for coming to the garagejournal.com to ask a question to avoid problems. Some folks need to get out from behind their...

I built trusses for my 12x16 shed that I built last time. It's not too difficult so I might go with your suggestion.

It's worth a lot to me. Thanks. Thanks. Most of the lumber yards around me won't sell to the public for some reason. Pretty annoying. That's why I haven't dealt with them. I used to live near a great lumber yard that you could get anything at and not have to take out a mortgage.

Thanks for the comments. Yeldogt, when you're done enjoying the sound of your own voice, learn to take a hint. This isn't the thread for you. Move on. Wisjim, If I were building my garage, that's the route I'd take I'm sure. I'm already going to have $7k into a "cheap" storage shed. CMCgarage...

Thanks. I'm thinking now about building one or two 8' walls that will reduce the unsupported span. The upstairs floor will be 2x8s.

Some of the comments you see from sheep... Not everyone has to go see and pay for an "expert" to do everything in life. For instance, I can take a dump without seeing a proctologist... People need to find some spirit of adventure. I wonder how much of my home that was built in 1730 was...

I might end up ordering trusses. We'll see. Thanks for all the replies gents.

They would be over the piers. I'd actually have to build two beams because I didn't put piers dead center. The roof framing will be built on site also. Something like this with a metal roof:

I appreciate all the comments. I'm not saying people are wrong, but I find it hard to believe that it wouldn't suffice. I look at trusses and they're 2x4 built spanning further than 24'. They're bolted end to end with pieces of plywood. Yes, they're "engineered", but I feel like they wouldn't be...

For anyone like me that likes pictures... Here is where I am now.

I'm building a 24'x24' barn/shed right now. I have three of the four walls up so far. It's a gambrel and will have some storage upstairs. It'll be general storage and nothing crazy heavy will go up there. My question is about a clear span beam. I'd like to go the full 24' clear span with a diy...

Good to know. So ohms law doesn't apply to his motor? 2.5hp, 120v, 90% efficiency is 19 amps. Too much for a 14 ga extension cord. That's also assuming it's not CCA which would make it way to much. Hp*746 E*%Efficiency*PF

14 gauge is way too small for a compressor.

It's not actually an architect. Yes, I definitely could build this all out without plans, but at every turn I've had someone asking me for plans. Cement guy, Building Inspector etc. I figured this would help out in the long run. Relatively cheap insurance.

A can of Ginger ale or a another sugary drink. Helps with any lightheadedness if you're close to passing out. This one was fun a few years ago. I had a cut off wheel explode on me.