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    Running circuits/travelers in conduit

    I've been searching, thinking, more searching but can't seem to find an answer to what I am trying to do and can't seem to wrap my head around how to do this. Here's what I'm trying to do and I'm sure it's super simple but I am stuck. I'm hoping someone can help me.... I am wiring my garage...
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    Indoor rated tile in garage?

    Would you guys use this tile in your garage? My only concern is how it is indoor rated. I am located in Utah and temps in the sub zero are not uncommon during the winter. Usually only for a few days. I do plan to heat my garage but currently haven't done so yet. I think I know the answer to my...
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    Would you guys use this tile in your garage???

    http://www.lowes.com/pd_425267-89484-G4320_4294856525__?productId=4748133&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_product_price%7C0%26page%3D1&facetInfo=
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    Does this look like the right stuff for porcelain tile???

    Found some tile, looks pretty good to me but wanted to run it by you guys to see if I am not missing anything: Porcelain Rectified Water Absorption less then .5 Break Strength is 325 Scratch resistance is 8 COF is greater then .6 WET COF is greater then .7 DRY $1.50 SF Seems to me it should...
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    PEI 3 ok for garage floor?

    Hi Guys, Found a good deal on some glazed porcelain tile. It's rated PEI 3 and Dry Coefficient of Friction 0.6 Wet Coefficient of Friction 0.4. Would you pass on this for a garage floor? I know the threads I have read have said PEI 4 or higher. With this being porcelain I am wondering...
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    Radiant Pex Pressure Check

    I just got done installing the radiant tubing before they pour the concrete slab and am doing the pressure check now. I have been searching this site and other sites but I can't quite seem to find an answer for my situation. I'm hoping someone can help me out here... I put about 80 psi of air...
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    Garage Floor Drain Location

    Hello All, Getting ready to put drains into my garage and was wondering where would be the best place to install these. I'm looking at installing a 9" square grate drains. One in each bay I heard is best? My main question is would I want to center them on the room or would I want to offset...
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    Waterproofing Span Deck

    I'm considering waterproofing the span deck on our house when the time comes. I received a bid from a waterproofing company for about $1500 and got to thinking I might be able to do this myself for a lot cheaper. I've been searching around this site a bit (the search feature here isn't very...
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    Installing a drain in a suspended slab

    Hello, I have been searching around and trying to find a way to install a drain on top of a suspended slab. I haven't been very succesful as all of the drains I have found are over 3" deep. I'm also wondering if I could embed a 2x4 or even a 2x2 in the concrete while it is being poured and...
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    2 Post Lift vs 4 Post Lift

    I have been reading around on this site about automobile lifts but haven't found a thread that discusses the difference between a 2 post and a 4 post. For a few years now I always thought that when I got down to buying a lift I would go with a 2 post no questions asked. Now that I am getting...
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    Garage Door Size

    I have been searching around this board for suggestions on the size of the door going into the house from the garage. It seems like this type of door is called the 'man' door? The house we are getting ready to build has a 2'8" door for the one into the house and a 3'0" door for the one going...
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    Garage slab exit flush with out side grade?

    Hello everyone, Very new to this forum as this is my first post. From what I have read so far this forum seems to be a great source of information. So I am hoping someone may help me with this issue. We are getting ready to build a new home, we are still finalizing the plans with the...
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