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I have the 8ft LED 4 bulb lights. I started installation last night. I have noticed that the wiring that comes with the light has two neutral wires. Can someone tell me why and how I need to handle this?

Can I use tie straps for romex on metal rafters?

I have a 30x45x10 metal building the metal wall studs are on 4 foot cents and the studs are just a hair over 2". I have got a price for spray insulation and of course it was high. Has anyone else put a building up with 4 foot centers and 2" studs? What did you use for insulation?

I have a new metal building like pictured in the link I will be installing a bathroom and also a shower and kitchen sink. what it the best way to plumb. I hate to drill holes through the metal studs. I thought about running them outside of the walls inside and under cabinets. I would like some...

The building I am have put in is a 30x48x10. The attached image is the type of roof line I will have in a few weeks. I will be adding a bathroom, bedroom, and a shop. As you can see in the image the ceiling line goes from 10ft to the peak of 13ft. The question I have and your opinion I would...

If I use a HVAC Gaspack unit with heating and air or a Heat pump for one large area **** at 1000sqf can I have one big vent entering the building and one big return?

Hello fellow members, I would like to get some suggestions on what direction to go with air conditioning and heating for a new metal building. I would also love to hear what you are using and how it's working out for you. About a year and a half ago I built a 30x48x12 Metal building. I...

The roll up doors are not even close to keeping the cold weather out. This past weekend we had snow for the first time this year and 30 mph wind. The door was severely leaking from the sides and the top as demonstrated in the image attached. I was wondering what other folks did to stop the air...

Who has used this product in your metal building walls? How did you secure it between metal beams that line the interior of building? TAPE OR CAN FOAM etc. ?

I would like to get some suggestions on the best way to heat my building. I have listed all the specs below for the building. If I missed anything please post and I will get further details. build size: 30x48x12 A-frame building type: metal insulations: 2" foam insulation, Polyisocyanurate with...

In the picture I have attached this is one of the end walls. I want to mount a light in the center of the wall but there is not a wall stud to mount a electrical box to. How do you think would be the best method to mount a light on the other side the wall facing out to the yard since there is...

I have attached a crude drawing below to help illustrate my question. The building is 30x48x12. I was thinking of entering the building with the electric on the side since it would be somewhat of a straight shot from the house. The only thought question is this, that would make it where to get...

I have an outside box for the A/C, Range and a few other items as seen in the images attached. Since this box is full my electrician says I need to put another box beside it so I can expand and be able to go to the barn. I bought a GE 12 Circuit 6 space 126 amp load center for inside the barn...

Any idea if this is worth the money? http://www.solec.org/lomit-radiant-barrier-coating/reflective-roof-coating-introduction-and-features/

What is the rule of thumb for receptacles? How far apart? How many circuits? I want to do this myself without having to pay for a high dollar permit. Its just a metal building not a home. 30x48 metal building

I have a roll up door like the image. When it rains the water splashes back against the door and seeps under. I don't have the funds to run gutters right now. Any other suggestions for a temporary fix?

I will be using 12/2 cable wrapped in Armored shield in my all metal building. Should I try to hide it in the insulation or expose it? I just want opinions.

I am looking a way to cover the rafters so I can blow insulation in the attic of my building. I thought about 4x8 sheets of Gator Board but I cannot find any of it that is cheap. What have you guys done in your building?

In my all metal building I gearing up to wire it. The question I run into is this. Where do I run the wire? I would hate to drill holes through all those metal beams. I though about running it in the ridge between the beam and the outside sheeting but I don't know if that is code. In my wood...

I have my 30x48x12 Metal building up and I am going to start wiring it this weekend. I want to install lights as I am wiring the building. I am asking for your suggestions on lights. Of course I want the biggest bang for the buck. I want to brighten it up pretty good. I hate a dim shop. What...