Recent content by Xray Dave

Still have a copy of the blueprints from my barn build. However at 68 I don't want to tackle that kind of a build again. Hoping to erect an adequate structure for my needs at a reasonable cost. Isn't everyone? This will be a 1 person build so have to consider ease of build. This build will...

Given the New Hampshire winters and that you want a future second floor I am thinking the 4' frost wall is the way to go. You don't want frost heaves messing with the support. What does the local building/planning board say? They are the ones who have to approve your plans to issue a permit.

Have a small 4 acre plot of land with only a couple spots suitable (to me) for building. Stick built would have character whereas metal buildings leave something to be desired in my opinion. Have to consider the fire season here in the dry foothills. thanks.

Time to get serious. I've a 45' trailer loaded up with woodworking stuff that has been sitting way too long. Need to get my "sawdust therapy". Looking at metal buildings and "Tuff Shed". Would love a big shop but have budget restraints. So something in the 30'x40' range is my current...

When I was living in NH many years ago the foundation footings had to be a couple feet below the frost line/depth. So check with your local building commission/department. In Russia I understand that they excavate for footings then leave it "open" to the elements for a year or more. ???

Heard of a guy who wanted to wash out the garage on regular basis. He poured a 3" raised "platform" around edges of garage. Didn't have to worry about bases of cabinets getting wet/moldy/rotten or wheels of roll around items rusting. Think he did it before putting up walls tho'. Guess you...

Being a detached structure I would say the size as compared to the house is of little importance. Go as large as you can on your property. You don't want to be cramped when working on a project. Constantly having to move things, tripping over things etc. gets old real fast. I'm hoping to...

You Sir, are an inspiration. As a young man of 65 I have given thought to building a garage/workshop. Your project has given me a kick in the ****. Thank you.

I would check with truss companies before placing any kind of a load on pre-engineered trusses. They are engineered for the roof load, not a load on the bottom chord or ceiling rafter. Would hate to see a failure of bottom chord and have storage items land on top of your pride and joy.

have not heard of Kranzle, will check it out. is that a pressure regulator I see on there? have looked at Karcher at Northern Tool. gas powered may last longer but for limited usage I expect I'll have I don't want to mess with gas. splash and spray with indoor use is to be expected but...

Been contemplating a pressure washer. Will be limited usage around home so electric probably wisest choice. Pressure washing deck, grout on tile floor, scale from very hard water etc. Figure I won't need real high pressure, probably 1600-1800 psi. Some usage will be inside house so water...

Pour 2' wide raised portion of concrete (3" or height of toe kick) around sides of slab/floor for your cabinets, tool chests etc. Then when you want to hose out garage no worries about water damage to cabinet bases. If you are vertically challenged (short) adjust height of pour or shorten...

drywall would be cheapest but 1/2" plywood or OSB more durable with added plus of being able to screw almost anything anywhere on wall.

Brother reccommended this site. Checked out a few pages and decided to join. Hope to pick up some good ideas here. Had a 24'x48' Dutch Gambrel barn I drew the plans for and built. Unfortunately lost it in a divorce. Now thinking of a smaller garage/workshop building where I can enjoy some...