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Hi, I am looking for some recommendations on who to purchase an exterior semi trans stain from. This will be used on my detached garage/barn and the siding will be new and should be up by the end of this week or so. I've read about Sikkens, California Storm Stain, Cabot, and Ben Moore. Any...

I have a 100 amp panel being installed. I am trying to figure out what I can put in the garage, specifically what compressor to buy. I understand that all of the equipment won't be used at the same time, but at some point there is a limit. The lift will be a 20 amp max draw, Elec radiant heat...

Looking for a mfg for my back entry door that will be a regular size 36" in width and std height. any suggestions on who makes a more secure door and if I should choose an inswing or an outswing/ thanks, rob

Hi, Probably not explaining this well, but the slab depth will be 6" and a thermal break will exist at all the perimeter walls as well as underneath the slab. Underneath the slab is 2" foam board for 4ft then the remaining interior is finished off with 1" foam board so that the entire floor...

Looking to put down the pex this weekend and trying to figure out where to put the damn manifold to protect it as much as possible as well as allow easy elec access for wiring. Is there any code that states the heating mechanicals need to be ** feet from the sub panel? Another thought of mine...

I finished up my trenching today and found the sewer line to the septic tank thankfully I didn't treat it like a rock and hand dug around it. Does anyone know if running the pvc conduit below the sewer pipe is a problem or a code issue? thanks, rob

And the dream begins- 30x36 in the NE I have been around the forum awhile and have greatly benefited from the wealth of knowledge here and just wanted to share my current build that has taken many of the comments from the board to make happen. Here is a picture of where the 30x36 will be...

Hi, I just received a quote from the local overhead door place that carries wayne dalton. For my application i want (2) high lift 9x9 insulated doors, quoted an install price of $2,657. anyone know a) Anyone have this door, it appears to be their commercial line? b) how are wayne dalton's...

My current plans have a steel beam supporting the entire 2nd level of my 30X36. I have come up with a recent option that I could cut the beam short by approx 3ft and use a column to support it to the floor at this point, which would allow me the ability to have my stairs go up to the second...

I am finally getting to the point of digging a trench to the house for my 30X 36 and need to figure out where I should stick the elec panel in the garage. I am thinking behind the inswing of the man door since its the closest point to the house/shortest distance, but that would make the elec...

I have happened across a used Mohawk system one that is spec'd for 9k lbs. I know its been out of production for a number of years. I know they are very well made, but was looking to see if anyone has one or used one before on really low cars. My track car is about 3.5 inches at its lift...

To maintain the max amount of storage space on the second floor I am considering using the spray in foam for the roof as much as possible, can this be applied directly to the sheathing or does an air channel need to exist for the shingles? the interior walls I am planning on using 1-2 spray...

I am getting down to the short strokes regarding my build and it would seem that both will provide that traditional barn look. Just wondering if there is a definitive winner to use one vs the other. thanks, rob

Its a ****** conspriacy. Propane is $3.09 a gallon plus the tanks and electricity is approx .16-.18 cents per KW here is CT. I am going to put Pex in the floor, but it looks like I'll need to set up a Madoff scheme to pay to heat my 30 x 36 space. The slab will be insulated and I plan to use...

So my plans for a 30x36 with a 14 ft ceiling have been approved. Two doors at the gable end (30ft side) 9x9 in size. My plans include the use of a 36'x 21'' I beam running the length of the building. I've noticed a number of builds that don't seem to use any steel to get a clear span on the...

Hi all, I have plans for a 30x36 approved, using 2x6 walls, clear span 14' ceiling and storage above. I just recently started to look at SIP's and was wondering if anyone is using/used this for the contruction of their garage? It seems compelling from a insulation standpoint. I was planning...

Hi all, finally got the permit for my new space 36x30 and was wondering what the collective advice is towards pouring the new foundation with winter fast approaching in CT. The other consideration is that the building of the structure will not happen until late March at best, THANKS To the...

I have 9x9 spec'd for my new detached and want to know if there is a best garage door mfg or a standard that all are judged by? I did a search on the forum for garage door, but wow does that come back with a lot. Thanks, rob

Hi all, I have stairs coming into one of the bays of my new garage for about 8 ft from the back wall. How far should the lift be from them or what is the rule of thumb for the distance from the front wall of a garage that a lift should be? Thanks, Rob

I am looking at the draft plans for my detached garage. Its 36*28, two doors on the short side. It has a small loft like second story (6 pitch roof line), with max height of 6'6'' at the peak inside. The first floor is 14' clear span using a big steel beam. The question I have has anyone...