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    Calling all Carpenters noob framing question

    I am getting ready to build a garage. 30x45 with three 9x7 garage doors on the 45 foot wall. My question is how do you measure and figure out how to space the garage doors so they're evenly spaced?
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    Concrete slab questions

    I'm getting ready to build a 30x45 detached garage I found out from the local code office that I can do a monolithic slab. Being in the north does anyone have any experience with these? I don't want the foundation to heave and crack all over. Also as far as site preparation goes any advice? It...
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    footing quote question

    Looking to build a 30x45 garage this spring and I and starting to get quotes for the footings First one I received for a 10"thick x20"inch wide 2 #4s and verticals placed for icfs $3,100 For the excavation they want $3000 My question is, is that a normal excavation cost? it seems high to me...
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    concrete pump truck costs

    So I just got my building permit approved and I'm trying to figure out prices on things since I'm doing this myself. A local company wants $300 a hour to rent a pump truck does that sound right? I'm using icf's so after my first lift there's gonna be an hour of not doing anything there goes...
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    Designing a new garage

    Hello all in the process of drawing up my plans for my build next spring. I was curious what everyone's opinion is on truss spacing? I've heard so much I'm kinda at a loss and don't know what will look best with the finished garage Thank you!
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    Getting experience

    As the title implies I have no construction experience at all. I think I've built a bird house before, but that was over 15 years ago.. That being said. Does anyone know if its a possibility to call a contractor and ask if I can volunteer my time and lend a hand to gain knowledge and experience...
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