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    Looking for examples of engineered truss repairs/capacity improvement alterations

    So I, like apparently many, ended up with a building with insufficient ratings on my trusses. When I told the builder I didn't want them to put a ceiling on, they took that as I didn't want to put any ceiling on. As a result, I ended up with what I generally refer to as a plain old barn truss...
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    Any experience with "Synthetic Macrofiber" in concrete slab? Euclid Tuf-Strand

    Local Ready-Mix company is recommending this product as a replacement for the rebar in my shop slab. Current spec is to do 1/2" rebar (2' spacing) with traditional fiber mesh in a 6" heated slab, and they are saying this newer mesh product is actually engineered to replace traditional...
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    Running boiler in basement, piping water out to radiant floor in shop... Crazy?

    For plumbing reasons, someone recommended I run the boiler for my building's radiant floor in my basement, and just run the supply and return out to the shop underground (well insulated, of course). Do people do this? I'm not sold it's a great idea, but I'm also not convinced it's unworkable...
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    Concrete contractor offering two options for reinforcement, thoughts?

    So I've read so much on this topic, I feel like I've actually gone backwards in my ability to make a decision (the internet can be an awful place for the indecisive). Any input is appreciated. Getting a pad put into my post frame, going to be a 6" in-floor radiant job. 2" foam, fiber...
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    Frost Protected Shallow Foundation... Excavation Costs?

    So, recently had my post-frame building put up and now want to give it the FPSF treatment of foam board down the posts (heated slab going in next). Problem is, while this design is easily located on the internet, I'm having a difficult time finding contractors who know anything about it. As...
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