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I have a red iron building with ~8" of rockwool insulation in the walls, supported by the girts, and faced on the inside with plastic sheeting/fabric that serves as a vapor barrier. I have built a 4" stud wall to support an overhead platform that is directly against one of the outside walls...

I'm not sure how TX works, but in my county in AZ, you need plans with an engineer's stamp to get the permit, and your building supplier won't deliver plans w/o a contract to buy, along with a delivery date. And here, the permit is issued for 6 months, and then can be renewed at some cost for...

Thanks for all your help guys! Sounds like the consensus is "Frame the wall" (other than the "it must not be big enough" GJ answer).

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I'm adding an enclosed room into my red iron building. It will be approximately 12'wx12'dx8'h, and sit in the corner of the building. I'll build 2x4 stud walls around the sides that aren't against the existing walls. It will be built out of sawn, dimensioned lumber, and I plan on putting a...

I just finished my 1000sqft shop using an epoxy primer with poly top coat. I'm very satisfied with the results. I used the same product set on my last garage floor, and had zero issues with lifting after about 10 years of use. I live in the Phoenix area as well; heat had no impact on the...

Netfix - Car Masters, Rust to Riches

It was in the last episode of season 2 where they build the '60 Plymouth XNR.

We've been watching "Rust to Riches", and as soon as Shaun walked into the garage, I told my wife "That's Don Long's Garage! And there's Don Long!" It was great to see you and your collection on video!

Good advice here, especially from readhead and alexb2000. I did both before and after the pour anchor installs (before by plan, after on a couple because I should have measured FOUR times). Anchors installed before the concrete will be much less expensive - You may be able to get a better...

^^^^^ This!!! You will be so sorry you didn't spend the (relatively) few dollars today if you cover it all up w/o insulation, fill the garage with stuff, and then decide it's too cold or hot to use. Consider it an ounce of prevention...

How about these? They should only require 3 small holes on one side of the decorative post, but would need a concrete or other sturdy base https://www.strongtie.com/retrofitpostbases_postbases/cptz_base/p/cptz

I don't think I've commented before, but I have been following along for quite a while. I enjoy your mechanical adventures, and your approach to challenges. Keep up the good work! Glenn

I would definitely recommend a second set of hands if you can call in a favor or two when you get to sheathing the roof. You'll need a good way to get the sheets up on the roof, not ignoring the Oklahoma wind. You don't want to go sailing off the roof while holding up a sheet of tin - and if...

Did the excavators do anything to enable the water to drain out of the 10 loads of 4/6? Seems like you would want the base to stay as dry as possible through the freeze/thaw cycles.

While we're talking master bathrooms - I'd agree with swapping the shower so it's against the mechanical room, but I'd also push the other end of the master bath out into the garage so that you can add a toilet, and have direct access from the bedroom to a bathroom with a toilet. Think of your...

Thanks for posting this! It is extremely informative and provides a concise (despite the length) review of the different approaches, with real world experience. I have a fairly fresh (18 month old) 1000sf floor that I want to coat. I have past experience with epoxy - I did my prior 3 car...

Do you have a link to this post? I'm interested in your grinding experience, and what you would recommend so that I can take advantage of your "hard lessons" :)

Yeah, that's the mode for November through May...

Tommy: Glad you are recovering and still with us, touch and go as it was there for a while. I will need underhoist jackstands, and drain container would be nice, too. PM me when you are ready to let them go. Glenn