Recent content by TADER

I went with all the thicker materials. It was a very minor price increase, I also opted for 4ft centers as well. I've seen many people in the South just doing 4-5" slabs... Anwhere where heaving is a concern I would definitely appreciate footers.

The joints are the main issue for water damage. If there isn't a large bevel a new top coat would be the only way to seal them up (may crack after, especially if it's a floating floor).

Engineered hardwood floors are essentially plywood... Layers of wood and sometimes MDF (which doesn't like water) glued together. Clean up any spills quickly or they will delaminate the plys and/or leave stains. The top layer is a thin layer of the species it is mimicking. This layer often can...

Yes sir. Did that search. Looking for more recent experiences and more time tested responses. Hoping that a new thread would drum up some more current information regarding the products installation, effectiveness, and durability over time.

There are definitely some dangers when using spray foam and I've seen several of them. Moisture and rot being the most obvious.... I'm not planning on heating or cooling the building, just wanting to cut down on the sun/heat of our summers. I found a few threads on this product from years ago...

Has anyone had any experience with Prodex insulation? Im looking to insulate a metal building in North East Georgia. This insulation almost seems to be to good to be true. They are claiming r22 with 10mm and r17 with 5mm. The product is also fairly cheap.

All jokes aside I really like almost all Craftsman hand tools prior to around 2005. However, I've always viewed the power tools as subpar or gimmicky, especially the battery tools. Haven't had any issues with their ratchets... yet...

I could be wrong but I've seen many PN panels marked as having an aluminum bus... i.e. https://www.cpesupply.com/849473/product/n/siemens-pn4040b1200 Could also just be mislabeling or being tinned mistaken as AL

The Craftsman Robo Grip - Definitely a controversial tool... You either love or hate them. I personally like them. great back up tool when you don't have the "right" one. Also good for most plumbing needs.

The PN series are available with copper and aluminum buses.

If there is enough slack, break out the stud mounted box, cut the hole in the right spot and use a remodel box.

Agreed. I priced out the 3/4 max line kits verses 3/4 pex. I needed 185ft and 6 points of connection and 2 control valves. Pex and associateed fittings were actually $37 more expensive than two 100' maxline kits. Plus the maxline is rated for more pressure than pex and is approved for air use...

Here's a rough drawing of what I am trying to accomplish. Sorry, it's not as accurate or detailed as your drawings, but it should convey the layout much better than my previous description.

Joining the forum and in on this thread because I'm in a very similar situation... I have to build within a 24x40ft foot print. I keep feeling that 24' wide will be too narrow for a lift to one side of that (possibly two side by side in the future). I am planning on dividing the space as...