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I recently had a Reznor UDZ unit heater installed. From the beginning the venting was a headache and I honestly regret going with a seperate combustion unit heater. The stainless special gas vent was hard to find and very expensive. Despite numerous local HVAC companies telling me to use B-Vent...

This weekend for the first time I found a substantial amount of condensation inside my walls against the vapor barrier. Enough to run down and make the framing visibly wet with pooling water. This was never a issue until the hot sun started coming out here. I have been watching it and narrowed...

Trying to narrow down a layout and panel size for my metal ceiling. Inside dimensions of building are 39' width with scissor trusses with a 15'-7" bottom cord length. Trusses are spaced 24". -How important is it that the panels overlap on a truss? -Seems 6" is a common overlap when used on a...

I planned to use white 29 gauge metal liner for the interior ceiling of my shop. I now see alot of the steel roofing companies local to me now offer a pvc panel as well. Has anybody used the PVC panels and have any feedback? Pros and Cons between steel vs PVC? Thanks.

First time working with one of these vinyl siding mount blocks for a light fixture. Is there a standard electrical box to use with the mount. I can either use a 1.5" surface mount box or install a plastic box on the inside of the building then install a 1.5" extension box ontop. Does it matter...

Can someone assist in deciding how many BTU unit heater I need and where would be the best place to install it? I have a 32' x 40' shop. 11' wall height with 13' in peak due to scissor trusses. Will have R-20 insulation in walls and minimum R-28 in ceiling. Might go to R-40 in ceiling. Have two...

I have a 32'x40' shop with 11' walls and scissor trusses. The ceiling height is 13' at the peak. A contractor was hired for this job. There was an engineer involved in this job who did a Framing Field Review, which passed and I have received a document called a Schedule C-B which essentially...

Getting close to the final stages of my 32x40 shop. I am torn between a smaller electric tank water heater or going all out with a NG Navien on demand. Building has 100A power supply and large gas line available. Hot water requirements in the building will be a sink, washing machine and exterior...

I am trying to figure out a lighting plan for my new 32'x40' shop. Inside dimensions are 31'x39' with 11' walls and 13' at peak due to scissor trusses. I have attached one possible layout from visual 3d. One of my main questions is whether it matters if the lights are mounted parralel to my...

New member here. Hopefully getting to the finishing stages of a shop build. Shop is 32x40 with 11' walls. The trusess are scissor trusses with a 1.5/12 slope on the interior. Shop is setup to have two bays offset to one side and a small general purpose area on the opposite side with a small...