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Dont want to spend that much, had a quote of 3500.

So between the girts should i have put foam in? Am i ok to put 5 1/2 thick insualtion in? It would touch the girt and have 1 1/2 air space to the steel outside. Unfaced rolls of insulation then 6mil vapor barrier? Thanks in advance i just want to do it right, smart and have no issues in years to...

At the top, I think its called the header, theres 2 2x12's , do I just stuff insulation in between them?

As far as insulation goes, how thick? 5 1/2? I have 6x6 poles. Ok if the insulation touches the steel or do I go 3 1/2 thick?

Should I have put foam boards in between the girts? How can improve on my current setup?

The spray foam I have in there isnt enough? What else can I do? Its been that way for 2 years, I dont feel a draft coming thru with all the doors shut.

Plan is bookshelf girts, pressure treated bottom board, r19 non faced bats, visqueen over that, then either steel or drywall. Should I put plastic under the pressure treated board? Tips or advice is welcomed, this is my first time doing this and want it to be right the first time. Garage is in...

No, I'm open to all suggestions. Use metal hangers on the 2x4 or just nail it?

Starting to get a game plan around to stud my shop. Its a 32x48x12 pole barn. plan is to build the walls on the floor , stand them up and anchor them to the 6x6. Question is at the top, do I do anything in between the boards holding the trusses up? Any insulation or cap it off? I'm new to this...

I just put in a stone driveway and the sides of it are pretty bland. Just trying to get some ideas what to do on the sides, plant flowers,shrubs, etc. thanks!!! here's mine:

yes I tried a search already, must not be using the right words. Im curious whats a good steel base cabinet you guys are using? Ive seen the "commercialized" gladiator,craftsman,etc. I don't want to spend a lot, (500$)per box. Pics of yours is always welcome!! thanks, or if this is some type of...

whats a good name brand to go with? and website to order?

I put t5's in my garage and love em!

Do you really need plastic under the foam if you tape the seams?

6x6 and i think 4ft. I hired the garage built.