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Hi All, New garage addition has a leak. Pic of where the water is coming from the seam on the wall. That’s (2) 2x6 attached to the pre-existing wall supporting the roof in the other pic. Where the new build meets the existing structure there is some flashing under the gutter and some siding...

Hi Guys, Wiring up my 18x40 attached garage before I insulate and drywall. I have outlets high and low, and in the ceiling for lights. I’ll be putting a 240 by the box, and making an extension cord for it. May put another one where my compressor is going so I can upgrade in the future...

Hi Guys, All of the research and reading I've done on here for the last several years doesn't make designing my own garage any easier. Excellent ideas, budgets for all sizes, and every one of them is unique. My biggest hang-up right now is where to put my attic stairs. I'm a huge fan of...

I’ve been cleaning up the job site for my garage build. Told the guys don’t throw anything out because I saw a lot of wood sitting around. They aren’t done, but I’m seeing a couple grand worth the lumber still untouched and wondering what they are going to build with it. Anyway, in the scrap...

Hi Guys, In the middle of an addition of 18x40 garage and 18x32 room above it. Silly question, why do I have a 16” beam holding up the “front” of the 2nd floor? Seemed excessive to me, but is it normal? 18’ span. How much can I pick up with a crane using this beam? 1ton seem reasonable? I...

Hi Guys, Here is the situation. I bought your typical suburban home with 2 car attached garage. I decided to build an addition, 18x40 (10’ ceiling) with an 18x32 (8’ ceiling) upstairs. So, considering that I have a 2 car already, and this one is attached just set back 2’, how big of a hole do...

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