Recent content by Vettedrmr

Thanks. The bricklayers did a great job, with great attention to detail. Here's a detail that they do on each end of the brick row, mitering the brick to cover up the holes. You can also see how they cut the brick to fit the corrugations in the sheet metal. Wasn't cheap but not that...

Thanks! The older of the 2 Vettes is a 2000 model with 291,*** miles, the Crown Vic is a '03 model with 254,*** miles. The Vette has had the clutch replaced, the CV has never been dug into.

Here's one of the house... And one showing the front of the shop with the house in the background... EDIT: I just realized how lousy a post that was of the house description. My wife and I are in our 60s and, while in good health, want to plan ahead. So, single level (gonna have steps...

As someone that's lived with lifts in both 12' and 9.5' ceiling heights, here's some thoughts. First off, I think cutting the trusses is going to be a no-go for you, as you're finding out. So, that leaves what kind of lift do you want and what kind of work do you expect to be using it for...

Update: It's hard to believe it's only been a bit over 2 months since my last post, but thought I'd give a use update. House construction is still going strong, so driveways to the shop are still dirt/rock. As was the plan the shop is essentially being used for storage, so I've only been able...

So, about that Nohr-S floor coating (and don't call it PAINT!) So, after reading as much as I could find on this forum, I decided to go with Legacy Industrial's Nohr-S floor coating system with the normal (not heavy) flake system. Our slab is virgin and has cured for about 3-4 months. Reading...

2+ months later, and the shop is just about ready to move in. So, let's get to the photos! 2 16x10 garage doors in front, 1 10x10 in back, which weren't too bad once I figured out the pitiful instructions. Legacy Industrial's Nohr-S floor coating experience will be detailed in a following...

Well, 9 days later and the winter storm for the history books is winding down. We got 12+ inches of snow, low temps in negative territory for the first time in decades, etc. So we obviously lost this past entire week, and now the shop building is going to be delivered and erected March 2nd...

It's not an issue in our county (or city I think). Plenty have circle driveways in addition to their garage driveway. But even if it is I think I'd be OK because I'm building on 2 lots: the shop is on one and the house on the other. And the back drive goes to an alleyway, not a county road...

Just a quick update: slab was poured about 3 weeks ago, and it's been cool and fairly wet, so no problems with cracking so far. Metal building will be delivered and erected the week of Feb. 22-26, garage doors will be delivered (I'll be installing them, I've done it before), uninsulated...

Need ideas on garage doors Ok, so next on the list: garage doors. I'm going to have 3: 2 16x10 and 1 10x10 (those dimensions are firm, as that's how the openings in the building are spec'd out). Climate in Hot Springs is moderate: highs in the mid-90s in summer, lows down in the low-mid 30s...

I'm not a fan of floor tile: gets dirt, oil, etc. down onto the floor, then grinds it in to the concrete permanently. But, thanks for the suggestion; all are appreciated! Have a good one, Mike

Ok, so what's the summary on finished floor prep? I'm wanting to put an epoxy/polyurea/whatever finish on my shop floor, and I want to know how I need to get the slab prepped. I've read on it in the flooring forum, and best I can figure is that it's a coin-toss between acid etch and diamond...

SBI metal buildings, here in Hot Springs. They're competitive with other steel building manufacturers in Arkansas, but I like staying local. Have a good one, Mike

Quick update Good news: Got the metal building contract finalized. $17,*** for the building itself as described in the original post. Slab costs have been estimated at $10k, getting quotes on erectors now, but guesstimates are around $8k. The 3 garage doors are going to be around $5k...