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    new concrete driveway rebar or??

    Do yourself a favor and don't skimp on the re-bar.Mother Nature and Father time are your concretes biggest enemy's.Concrete is constantly expanding and contracting with variations in temp, sunlight,rain water infiltration,ground moisture etc. Your in a region of hard freezes and open concrete...
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    New features to the metal bench.

    CLEVER!! NICEWORK!! Here's a couple options for easy hinges.2 links of large roller chain make a Super easy hinge.Another way is 2 PIECES 1" SQUARE TUBE welded on 1 piece then round stock welded welded to the other.Food for thought.
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    new concrete driveway rebar or??

    I agree #4 bar on 2' centers,4000lb over compacted aggregate base.Don't go with any bid until u checkout references and some previous work. Have them include soft cutting in the bid.Personal preference but I prefer more cuts than more cracks .I always use expansion mat. backer rod and Slp. My.02s
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    wash bay wall panels?

    Just thought of something else, thats pole barn steel.If you've got stud walls you can install it horizontal, or use horz. nailers, and install vert. I wouldnt use a j-channnel on the bottom it'll, hold water. I,d have some aluminium bent into like a 8x2 or 3" 90 to use as a flashing .Butyl the...
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    wash bay wall panels?

    Google Structoglas .It's a frp made by CRANE. Used in car wash's ,Dairies,vet clinics,showers,etc. I've got it on the bottom 4' of the walls of my dog kennel.Got mine at Menards 4 or 5years ago for $25ish a 4x8 sheet. I think its still about the same $. 4 or5 colors,glossy pebble finish...
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    Wall Insulation Question

    NEW HERE,,,DIGGIN IT! DEFINATLEY ADDICTED!Wheels are turnin.(Slightly out of balance)...One option is to fur out from that ledge down to the floor with treated 1 1/2" or 3 1/2 " then use styro foam and whatever finish material you want to cover your block. On top of your now wider ledge you...
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