Recent content by TimNY1984

Thanks for the info. I'm going to go with the Chamberlain RJ070, I don't have use of the liftmaster to compare it to, so i'm sure i'll be pleased with this purchase. I'll report back eventually on my usage and if any issues arise from it. Tim

I'm running across the same problem. I can pick up the Chamberlain from Lowe's and deal with them if there are any issues off the bat. The liftmaster I'd have to get from amazon for basically the same price. I don't really see what's the benefit of one over the other. I might just go for the...

Sorry to jump on board this thread it just seems to make sense instead of starting a new one. Anyone have product recommendations on a trench drain along the inside of an 18' garage door? My builder is strongly steering me towards a single round drain under a car, I like the idea of the garage...

Thanks for the numbers, I really appreciate it. You're one of a few people I have recently seen use the Zip system. I really like the thought of using it and I'm leaning towards it. Did you get a cost break down on the cost/sheet? I only can seem to find the cost of the tape and gun, but not...

Great looking build! Can't wait to see the progress. Care to share any details of the costs so far? Foundation, slab, extra cost for framer? I'm waiting on drawn up plans for my garage currently and i'm going to start getting quotes soon. I'm still debating on framing myself or not. Tim

Thanks, that's exactly the info I needed! I'll probably keep an eye open for cheap/broken ones from now on. And as for the one passed down to me, i'll continue to use it while being as safe as possible.

Can you get more than 1 recall check? If say someone pics up a saw every time they see one on craigslist can they submit for the $100? I assume they don't care if 100 people return 100 motors or if 1 person returns 100 motors. So you actually did receive more than one $100 check? Tim

Great build! I didn't seem to notice anything on your 2nd level flooring? What live load did you go with? It looks nice and substantial.

Let's not get crazy, it was only 7' of snow in like 36 hours. haha. 8 miles south of me they had 7' :eyecrazy: my house... 3 inches :dunno: .... I agree on attaching it, we might look at just adding a hallway/breezeway, I'll look into doing the whole shabang, but I bet the added cost would be...

Thanks all, I hope I can update early next week with some time tables. I'll also try to get some current pictures of the lot. There is a 2.5' drop from the house to the far side of the barn, so I'll be bringing in some fill for sure. I'll be doing all of the work myself except for the...

Well guys/gals, I've been waiting to start a thread in fear of what might happen if i start to soon. As of 8:15pm last night the zoning board approved my variance for a 2,240 sqft detached garage!!! From here on out I'll be calling it a barn as I live in an old 1900 (possibly older) farm...

I'm back with some more questions. I see you went with the Zip wall system, any reason for choosing that over normal OSB and wrap? I'm weighing the pros and cons since i'll be building it myself. Did the shiplap siding make the zip system the better choice? Final question for now, any idea...

Any chance you have info on the LVL beam, price? or at least the loading specs you went with for the 2nd floor? i'm guessing since you did 2x12's 16oc over the ~15' span you're at around 50LL 20DL? i'm looking to build a extremely stout 2nd story when i build my garage so any details on the...

I'm sorry to tell you this..... but you just MADE MY DAY!!!! i can't put in words how awesome it is that you put actual detailed numbers up for your foundation. BEST POST EVER! Maybe it's relating very closely to my build and that's why it's such a huge help, but thank you a ton! :bowdown...

If you don't mind me asking do you have a breakdown on foundation cost or any other costs of the build? I'm looking at almost the exact same thing except only a 2 car garage extra deep (turned 90°). Did you think about losing the I joists and going with a center beam and 2x10's? Actually with...