Recent content by Tazzie

Even if the inspector is mistaken it is money well spent. The inspector will win or delay your project. Been in the same boat you will need him before he needs you sorry just the way it is. Could be a lot worse.

You caan always buy tools and toys for the garage later but you will never rip up the flool it insulate it later. Good luck with your build.

Yes you should. The use of 4x8 sheets of foam will help keep moister from leaching into the concrete, will also help keep the concrete from freezing when not heated and that will help with cracking. If you lay on the floor it will also be warmer. Most people do not realize that most of the...

The biggest thing to think about in a pole building is to seal it up and make it air tight. Fiberglass will not do that spray foam will. I am in Michigan also and it get very windy in the winter. Good luck on your build.

I installed a 30' two stage tube heater in a 40x40x14 pole barn that was sprayed with foam. Tube is hung in the center of the scissor trusses that are apx 16' from the floor. Very happy last year cost apx 30$ a month with n/g. I keep it at 40 degrees all the time and bump it up to 58 when out...

Anyone use the rapid air products? Thinking about the 3/4" kit. Looking for advice thanks.

You need to do what fits your budget. I had 3" of spray foam on the celling and 1" on the walls to seal the building up then framed between the post with 2x4s and added r13 fiberglass. Also plastic 2" foam then more plastic under the cement. I run a radiant tube heater and works very well for...

I also vote for spray foam it will seal the building very well. Also if you have not poured cement yet put 4x8x2" sheets of foam under the cement. Good luck with the build.

Building is 40x40x14 with metal roof and sides the foam is sprayed directly on the metal. I am using a 30' radiant tube heater. The only loss of heat is in the two overhead doors. 12x12 and a 10x10 hope this helps.

Had my pole building sprayed with closed cell 3" on celling and 1.5" on wall. The best thing that I have done. Sealed the building up very well.

Another option for rat protection is to cut the left over siding into 2 foot long strips and dig down on the outside of the building and install. Then with the trench opened up that is a good time to also install 2" foam board to keep the frost from pushing under the slab. This will also help...

You will need to ask the building dept. where you are located. Where I am located they changed the rat wall requirement so you would not have to put one in. The main reason is that the wall was only 24" deep and caused some trouble with the frost heaving the slab. Good luck on your build.

Had my 38x40x16 pole building sprayed the best thing is how well it seals up the building no drafts. Even on windy days no drafty which equals no heat loss.

Good evening I an looking for a good dead bolt lock for my pole barn entry door. One that can not be bumped. Anyone use the electronic ones? Thanks

I have the same one the reviews are right on. Frame is good if it sits in the sun you will put a new cover on it each year it will tear where the cover hits the support posts. Just put on my third cover. I do brush off the snow every time I am in Michigan. Hope this helps.