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...after re-thinking... I realized I gave you a bit of incorrect info... the opening in the template will be slightly smaller than what you want to cut. If you're interested in how to figure that, I'll explain a bit later... heading for an appointment at the moment ...D

After my previous post, another method popped into my mind... now that you mention needing to do the additional recesses, I think this will work for you... These are router guide bushings... hopefully your router will accept them. They are available in various sizes (buying a kit is best)...

Nice job on the floor! I'll post this pic just to get the idea across... I've seen these made from acrylic... or home made from thin plywood. Just lay out a base the same diameter as your router base, then elongate it. Transfer the holes from the original base so your router will bolt to...

I did an addition to my house years ago... concrete floor... pumped the whole thing. Easy peasy and not that expensive. ...D

You could use a long straightedge... or something like this... This is just the first one that popped up... most manufacturers make models to fit their specific routers... HTH ...D Sent from my SM-N960U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Hey Jay, Absolutely awesome! Looking at the pics, I'd guess you've been doing that for a living... Hey, if you're not busy in a couple of weeks... ...lol ...D

No way I can know all the details... trying to pick up as much as I can from your posts. You mentioned a block wall was supporting one end of the roof. It is customary to build block walls on some sort of footing... because of the weight of the wall and the load it supports. I realize the...

Not sure about the cost of an install but my 13' w x 12' tall doors came in right about 2 large/each... and that included the high wind accessories ...D

Innovate1 brought up a good point... it may be feasible to raise the height of the paralam beam... as long as it can be adequately supported. That and strengthening the rafters might get you where you want to be! ...D

Sistering the rafters will help with their sag but you should use a bigger board. A 2 x 6 will hold a lot more than a 2 x 4 and likely sag less than two 2 x 4s. To resist sag a taller board is MUCH better. ...this is the reason I was curious about the span... depending on the length of the...

Very nice build... congrats! It's nice to hear of yet another success story... seems a lot of the builds end up with one problem or another. Looks like you were able to find a great builder! Looking forward to seeing more progress... ...D

I hope I'm not being rude by interjecting into BD's thread... The garage at our new place is certainly NOT what I envisioned for my next (last) garage... not even close to anything I would have built. The only good thing I saw was that it has a fairly large footprint... 30' x 46'. That said...

I agree with post #15... set top and bottom plates and cut each stud to length... toe-nail in place... the sheathing will secure each stud. Here's the big question... since the masonry wall is failing... what are you using as a foundation to build this wall on?? If it's just a slab, I think...

Re: DRIVESITFAR IS GETTING ORGANIZED in his 9x15 portion of 2 car garage. DIY’s & COO The combination of the steps and turning the wall back created a couple of very nice planting beds! This project is coming together very nicely... my guess is that your bride is smiling!!! Well Done! ...D

I'm not an engineer either... but, here goes... lol I agree with your thoughts on the paralam beam. The vertical 2x's transfer the load from the ridge to the beam so, as long as the beam was sized correctly, that part should be good. I looked (maybe overlooked) for the size of the garage...

Hey Zeph, The floor is looking great... looks like you figured out how to make everything fit just right. You mentioned figuring out how to inset the strips... I assume you're talking about the ones that cover the long seams between the 3 pieces? If so, an edge guide for your router, along...

I bought a couple of Clopay 13' w x 12' h, r-18, 2 sided steel, torsion springs and did the install myself. In addition to saving some cash, they are installed the way I want. Like others... I'm tired of paying top dollar for substandard workmanship... which I've seen far too often. This...

Congrats on the saw deal! ...I think that just may call for a hearty "you ****" Can't tell you the number of times I set an alarm to wake up at all hours... to snipe a deal on ebay. I definitely won my share... Too much fun! ...D

Re: DRIVESITFAR IS GETTING ORGANIZED in his 9x15 portion of 2 car garage. DIY’s & COO Wow! You and your Bride are really staying busy... and your place is looking great! ...D

I built a building using concrete... posts set at 4+ feet... no problems. This is in Wyoming... hot, dry summers and cold winters. Our new place in Idaho came with a post frame building. PT 6 x 6's set with crushed gravel (w/fines... can't remember what they call it... lol) Weather there is...