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Hi, I'm inthe planning stage of framing my 30x40. I'm planning on building a supply closet for electrical box, water heater, radiant heater set up and air compressor. Any thoughts on a good size? I'm mostly thinking about how deep to make it. I'm planning on making it a walk through from the...

Hi, just a few questions I didn't find while searching around. First where the pex comes up through the concrete I know to use conduit but how do you hold the conduit during the pour so they stay still and somewhat uniform? I'm having a trench drain run through about half the garage, how can/...

Hi I'm planning on getting some estimates to concrete my 30x40 garage. I'm planning on acid etching or cement staining and sealing. How should I ask the concrete to be finished for best case scenario? Would I still need to do additional steps before staining? Thanks

Hi, I'm in the planning stage of setting up my 30x40. I'm planning on running tubes for radiant in the cement as my primary source of heat. The garage will be used primarily as a parking/ car wash /man cave area. I would like to have nice hot water for both a sink and car wash. Is there a way to...

Hi, I’ve been getting quotes for spray insulation. 30x40x10. First was 2” closed cell for 7k. Second guy recommended a hybrid spray he said it was water permeable and soft to the touch but had the vapor barrier of closed cell. He quoted 7600$ for 3”. I’ve done some searches and couldn’t find...

Hi I was curious what everyone’s opinion is about insulated roll up doors. Do they have a decent r value? I want to be able to wash my car with the door open but am concerned it will block the light. Any other thoughts on ways around this? Thanks

Hi, I recently acquired my wife’s old horse barn and have been given the ok to start making it into a garage/man cave. Yesterday I talked to my first concrete contractor and am now feeling I maybe in over my head. I mentioned wanting a vapor barrier and insulation under the slab. I also showed...

Hi, I will soon be taking over a 30 x40 pole barn and the first order of business will be cementing it. I am planning on installing a inground scissor lift and was wondering which order of things would be best/ easiest before the pour? I have read through the other threads about flush scissor...