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I plan on putting a parking pad out back to park the third car out back and use for extra entertainment space when a car is not parked there. That way I can park the two cars inside the garage that we drive everyday.

Anyone have an idea what the cost of the beam would be of the picture on the previous page? They ended up putting a 20ft one in the front as well. All finished up now.

I understand. I have learned a lot through the process. There is a written contract. In it it states a beam steel plate. I am not familiar with how that is different than the lvl above. I have paid for electrical in full and really its 95% done. I wouldn't lose much if any the way it...

Located in Memphis. I'm not sure if its all contractors or what but the few I have had contact with are bad at communicating. He is a nice guy and will go above and beyond in person to answer my questions etc. If I don't catch him at my house, he is impossible to get in touch with. I send...

This the piece that was dropped off at my house today.

I don't really plan on heating. It does get hot here so I have a window unit for the window that was installed on the back. I tinker around on cars a little bit, but for the most part I just plan on parking cars in the garage. I am getting a concrete pad put in backyard to park the project...

I kind of figured this. I got the inspector to fail the inspection and tell the contractor to add beams above the door openings. He was concerned that it would be a lot of weight and if for some reason we get a heavy snow there could be issues. I already have attic space on the other side of...

Not sure on the spacing. They are 2x8 and span close to 23 feet. I do believe the 2x4 are glued.

18ft in the front and 16ft in the back

So we bought this house in June. first it is the garage. Hired a contractor to do this job. Picture of the house. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 I have low ceiling height. There is nothing above there, so i eventually plan on putting a pull down stairs and insulating flooring above for...

Did you do this yourself or have a contractor? Besides the snazzy new floor how much did this run you to build? Ballpark?