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My trusses are built for 40 psf, that's average material weight distributed over the square footage of the floor as I understand it. So if I have a free standing shelf that takes up 10 sf, it should be safe to hold 400lbs minis shelf weight, correct? Second question, if I build shelves that...

My garage addition is coming along, need to update that thread, however I feel this question belongs in electrical. Planning the layout for electrical and the more I learn the less I know... Existing: Main Breaker Panel located on exterior of house, Shed sub panel fed from Main by buried 4...

Went ahead and made a dedicated thread for documenting my garage build. Mainly for questions about things I don't understand and to provide a place for others to find answers. To start off, I am currently in the process of gathering quotes for concrete work. While waiting I am compiling a list...

Working on getting everything together for my attached garage addition and with the price of lumber I've been shopping around. I came across 104 5/8" pre cut Green Douglas Fir for half the price of southern yellow pine. From what I've read it is common to use Douglas Fir for stud walls and my...

My question is aimed at real estate professionals or those in the know. A little background. I currently live on 1.25 acres located within the city limits, home was built in 2006, nice 1440 sqft starter home my wife and I bought. We have 2 girls who love the outdoors and we plan to bring them...

Hi, all. Ive been reading the forum posts on and off for a few years. Finally decided that using the resource without contributing was selfish, I also have questions. Located along the muddy waters of the Gulf Coast so some of my questions will pertain to rust mitigation and foundations. I...

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