Recent content by Sheepdogmarine

The kids!!

Well I have two Old English Sheepdogs and I work on boats for a living. Hence, Sheepdog Marine. When I named the company, I did not realize the military meaning of it and have been asked about it several times. I actually served in the Army and drove M1 tanks, so I did do my part. I was just...

No updates as of yet either. We have had record amounts of snow and it is just crazy. They could do the footers in this cold and wet, but it needs to be nicer to do the floor. Right now, there is still over 2 feet of snow covering everything. Will post more once we get some done.

That stinks! The guys doing mine said if we had been in another county, we would have had more problems, like adding rocks and soil samples. While this kind of ground is not ideal for easy building, the inspector said there is not a foundation around that is not like mine. I guess people have...

Actually, I just got it soda blasted and acid dipped. I am taking it to the chromer this morning. Can't wait to get it back! Gotta have some bling!:pimpflash

Jason, Hello. I had a 2 post lift on a 4" slab before. It worked out fine. It was in a shop I was renting. This is the minimum the lift manufacturer called for. It was a 9000lb lift and had nice wide feet on it so it spread out the load well. I have seen some lifts that had much smaller feet...

Pretty cool. Nice to see someone could do something with the sad, old barns you see.

Well, now I understand. That is pretty cool.

Well everyone made me feel better. I think I will use it. Thanks! :beer:

Well here is a picture. Maybe that will make a difference.

Okay, a totally newbie question, but you know what they say about then one never asked. Can you use rusty rebar? Not horrible, but the surface is covered. This would be for my slab. I can get 1000 lbs or so for free so I figure if it would work, why not? Did I mention I am on a budget?:bounce:

Congrats! Looks very nice. I know the feeleing about getting your first garage, we just started on mine. Keep up the good work!

I love your garage and looking at all of the old pictures. Truly amazing! :beer:

Thanks it is nice around here. Nicer in a drought though.:)

After talking with many people around here, I am convinced there is not a house around here that was built with dry footers. The block guys were telling me one house they did the first course of block completely underwater. They have just learned to deal with it and go on. I have had a 2" pump...