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Makes sense. Thanks, again. Shaun

Sorry, typo on my part (corrected above). These are 2x6's, and they are spanning about 27'. Although they are not really structural, it's still not ideal. I will say, looking at this again in person, that there is some optical illusion there. They are sagging, but this is certainly...

Thanks, John. It's an average home with a nicely-sized garage, in a decent neighbourhood, so we can't complain. I can't take credit for the downspout, as it was there when we moved in. Not sure what they were thinking, but it seems to work, so I leave it. :dunno: I wish the bowing of the...

Hi, Tom. Yes, I actually started that build about 10 years ago, and got quite a lot done, but then relocated across country from Vancouver. With private insurance in Ontario, it can be a challenge getting insurance for these cars if you don't use a single donor and then insure that. So, it's...

Yes, it's part of my plan to address this. There are currently no real joists there, just these few 2x6s stretched across to support just the garage door openers. They have sagged over the years (they were that way when I moved in), but they aren't holding very much weight. The structure of...

Yep, sounds like a plan, thanks. I just hope that the angle of the roof will allow joists of sufficient size to support the full span, which is about 27'. Looking at various span calculators, some seem to indicate that it is possible with 2x12 with 16" OC, but others don't. I would really...

Thanks, Dhagan. In doing some more searching, I think I have found the answer to my question on an industry website: http://www.cufca.ca/commentary2.php The protective paints have been accepted in the US as an ignition barrier (which Canada does not require). However, Canada does require a...

Thanks, DC. Will give that a try. Cheers, Shaun

Adding a couple of pictures: Cheers, Shaun

Hi, folks. First of all, apologies for the long first post! I have been a long-term lurker on this forum, visiting periodically to admire the amazing garages that so many have put together. However, I'm at the point where I want to make some significant changes to my garage, and would...