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Great points. And yes the packaging one is an interesting 'soft' way to help make a decision as yes indeed 'commercial' or 'professional' grade products don't bother as much to pretty up the package. Thanks everyone.

Thanks to everyone for weighing in from the vendors to the members. I was asking for an honest comparison so, in that case, i wouldn't fault anyone for truthfully pointing out a negative about a product. I understand that the vendors cannot be as free to contribute in that fashion as it can...

I certainly have noticed and appreciate the forum support. I have been reading other people's threads on their experiences. The big one here, and I want to be clear one, is the no etching. My garage slab is a brand new pour as of May and is clean (except for a couple of unfortunate tiny oil...

Hey all, I'd never come across Rust Bullet before until just recently scanning the flooring forum. I'd previously had decent (though not perfect) experience with the Rust-Oleum Epoxy flooring and found it a really great 'bang for buck' product when I did it in 2006. Having just built a new...

the transportation was a whole other crazy story and I'll probably end up on the back page of Autoweek magazine (moving miscue #304). I was only going a mile on neighborhood roads. I planned on using a flatbed trailer but for the life of me could not find a true flatbed without any fenders...

Back to the OP's original question.... I just tried the EXACT SAME THING as I moved into a new house. My lift posts were 8' 6" and the door header was a typical 7' something. The lift is @ 16' long. No can do. I was using my engine hoist to lift (strapped a 2" diameter black iron pipe in the...

Rocket1420, thank you for the most helpful post on this thread. I don't mean to offend the others who chimed in, but nearly everyone here has done exactly what I asked them NOT to; raise the bar. Hell the very first post was for a compressor that goes for around twice the price of the ones I...

I've read so much on this forum about compressors I'm chasing my tail. They usually start out with an ask for a recommendation and then devolve into discussions of far more expensive (and capable, but probably overkill) units, brands, etc. My needs are pretty simple. Pretty much all Automotive...

Denwood, how do like/compare that paint/sealant you used vs. an epoxy type coating? Also, please don't take offense to this, but you obviously put plenty of $$ into that beautiful garage. I'm surprised at the Maxjack lift vs. a full size lift. Was this merely a space thing? Other uses for the...

Randy, the driveway is certainly going to have it's own zone(s) (it'll be multiple loops and separate from the garage system). After all, I'm going to run the garage continuously at one temp and the driveway will be on/off at another. And definitely yes there will be foam (1 or 2") underneath)...

I'm pretty sure the glycol mix wasn't the issue. I was told that all the [failed] systmes had what I was planning, and that is dipping down below the slab & insulation (think of a plumbing p-trap) to have some move-able slack where the control joints are. Thermal break under the slab? Unless...

Hey everyone, I have a specific question regarding how to make an ice/snow melt system durable. I'm confident with my design (3/4" pex, loop design, etc), however my architect, builder and even local heating guys are all telling me they see these things failing at around the 5 year point. It...

okay, so what it seems is that I do not NEED a footer for my foundation just because of the plumbing, but rather that i could have a floating slab with a PVC sleeve to leave room for the slab to move around the pipe. Keeping my heated garage to at least 35 degrees will provide me the insurance I...

The garage is to be heated. My plan in winter is to keep it just above freezing and then crank up the heat when I want to work out there. I suppose this alone is enough to keep the plumbing happy regardless of foundation. Thanks

If I'm looking to put simple water service to my detached garage here in the frost belt of Chicago, do I need a full footer for this building or are there techniques for piping water into a floating slab building without plumbing problems? Sorry if this is a silly question. Thanks.