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    Utilities in the trench questions

    I have a 48" deep trench and have my pex in the bottom to run water out for my heat and domestic use. While at the store the other day the clerk says it will freeze even at that depth. Should I insulate it and what would be the best way to accomplish this? My location is just west of Minneapolis...
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    Two cars one lift

    Has anybody used a 4 post to park 2 cars on it perpendicularly? I have seen a photo of some quads up on one but I would like to put a pair of VWs up. I have been trying to find specs of deck widths and it looks like they are around 75 inches wide where the wheelbase on my cars is around 95...
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    How far from water should electric be?

    Is there any code or rule of thumb when it comes to running water and electric into a building? I am have about a 30' run from the garage to the house and already have the trench dug about 40" down for the water and waste pipe. I would like to run the electric and data in the same hole and...
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    Sizing a tankless and manifold for radiant

    I am sure there is a formula for sizing but I have not found it either here or online. I am doing a 26x24 story and a half garage and will be doing radiant in the concrete initially and would like the option of adding a second zone upstairs later down the line. So far from looking on here I am...
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    running lines under slab

    I am doing a 24x26 2 story new construction and I am to the point of where the slab will be poured this weekend I hope. Due to the second story I had to put in frost footings and a full foundation. I will be laying down the type 250 inside and out in preparation for the heated floor but first I...
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    Looking for carriage house garages

    Looking for inspiration and something to show my architect when I find one. I am doing a 24x26 (already need a variance) and want to build it fairly tall since my foundation size is limited. My home is originally a weekend cottage by the lake built in 1920 so I want something to fit the era...
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    Minnesotan without a garage

    Been lurking for ideas and tips for what I hope to be my 24x26 garage build this spring. Still in the application stages since I live near a lake and have an odd property arrangement I am required to get a variance. One part is to get the garage placed less than 10' from the property line and...
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