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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Bob Heine's Auto Emporium

    Bob, Wife's cousin, the eye surgeon, says " bungees and fish hooks pay the bills in this house". Be careful out there!
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    Driveway Bridge upgrade

    Be careful around the creek. State fisheries may want to be involved....
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    Barn to shop conversion - Removing Gambrel roof and installing gable trusses.

    Make an appointment with a local truss company. They'll listen to what you are wanting to do and offer some suggestions with the hope of getting your business. You might ask about attic trusses. Take pictures of what's existing and measurements inside and out. You may want to get some estimates...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Paint Shop

    Thanks for posting the test results! I have used Sikkens on two 12x16 sheds. Both had fir board and batten siding. The Sikkens did ok for me but weathered to a much darker color than I was wanting. Sherwin Williams exterior house paint I'm using on my current project seems to be working fine...
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    Lifting a 2x6 stud wall on a two block high stem wall

    You don't go under a wall jack without bracing, just like you don't go under a raised car without jackstands!
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    How to deal with Freezing Pipes

    Location makes a difference.
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    Lifting a 2x6 stud wall on a two block high stem wall

    Use wall jacks. Use some 2 by hinged bracing to follow your wall up. This can be done before your floor is poured. My brother and I lifted my 12 x48' sheathed wall this way. I don't remember if we used 2 or three jacks. Easy peasy!
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    Lifting a 2x6 stud wall on a two block high stem wall

    You'll want to toe nail (hinge) the two plates together to keep the wall from sliding off the bottom plate as you lift it. A piece of metal strapping can also make this hinge.
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    Lifting a 2x6 stud wall on a two block high stem wall

    Yes, that will work. This answer is to your first post. Good luck!
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    drywall lift for 16.5 foot ceiling?

    Have you considered metal panels?
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    Looking for Door Stop for Shed ideas 316 Stainless Steel

    I used 4" galvanized pipe buried like a bollard, with about 3 ' above ground. I was going to fasten a ring to it like a hitching post but never got around tuit. Good luck!
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    The NewAge Products $5k WINNER!

    Congratulations @ckadams00 ! Thanks to Ryan and New Age Products for the drawing!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT The Blizzard Build 40x60

    Shop is coming together quite nice. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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    Is a fan required by code in a shop bathroom?

    What methods did you use for mold removal?
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    NewAge Products $5K Giveaway!

    I've got the spot ready. Thanks!
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    Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT Jar944's 3car cabinet shop.

    Congratulations! Let the fun begin!
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Paint Shop

    Beautiful monitor top barn! What coating is on your siding?
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    Is a fan required by code in a shop bathroom?

    I believe if the exhaust exits the wall, it has to be a certain distance from a window. Like Nicks said ask your local code official. Good luck with your project!
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    Adding dormer to garage

    My shop is 36x48. It has a 10/12 pitch and a shed dormer. The shed dormer is 16' wide. The truss company used a 4 gang girder truss each side of the dormer. This allowed me to have freespan on the first floor. I would suggest a visit to your truss company. Good luck with your project!
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    Bathroom pocket or barn door?

    A hard NO on the barn door. We had a pocket door on the master bath in our last house, we lived there for 45 years, no problem. My brothers 116 year old house has double pocket doors between the dining room and parlor they still work fine. I would agree with others, installation is critical for...
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