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Hey All - I was talking to a friend of mine that is the VP for a concrete sealants and restoration company the other day, and I had mentioned that I wanted to do SOMETHING to my 30x40 shop floor, but didn't want to spend the money on epoxy, he suggested Euco Diamond Hard. I did a quick...

Hey Everyone - I'm getting ready to frame up and get my loft trusses built - just going through adding it to my sketchup model to try to head off any issues - When i'm framing the headers for the trusses to land on around the stairs - what's the best way to support the wall end of the headers...

I've been getting quotes to have the ceiling insulation in my shop done, and so far it's pretty reasonable to have someone come and do the required R49 batts I need for code. I was thinking tonight - "great, r49 in-between the trusses, that will be good....but what about the truss chord...

I'm builing my 1200sq shop and am currently finishing up electrical. I had the inspector over about halfway through the process to verify my plan was sound, and on thing he mentioned is that I'll have to have vapor sealed boxes - either the boxes themselves that have the vapor flange, or the...

Hey All - Quick question - just installed my heater - got the vent sealed with some good high temp silicone, but what do you guys do around the thimble? Just insulate as normal? Use a can of spray foam in there? Thanks!

I've decided on some high bay lights from menards - there's two that I've narrowed it down to - a 50k lumens one and a 30k lumens one. Both are similarily priced. MY gut was like, ah well I'll do 4 of the 50k lights, 2 on each side of the truss (width of the shop, 30ft) and 2 the half length (22...

Hey All - I just ran my gas and electric to the shop I'm building, but having some thoughts on how to mount it. My shop has a very steep gambrel roof and where I want the heater I wont really have access to the truss chords becauce of the garage door. I'm looking at wall mounting my heater...

Hey All - Just purchased my Big Maxx 80k BTU Natural Gas heater for my shop. Trenching gas and power to the place the weekend, and will want to get the heater setup and mounted before it gets too cold. I'm trying to pin down install location options, would love any input. Here are the...

Hey Everyone - I'm getting to the electrical phase of my build and I need to get a wiring plan submitted for my self-wire permit. It's forcing me to at least start to plan the end game lighting - which will honestly be a while yet - I still need to do everything in wall and then get my T&G...

Since won't be doing fascia and soffit until next spring / summer and because i'll likely be doing my insulation over the winter, it's become immediately apparent to me that I need to do something about my wide open eaves before winter. I'll likely cut osb strips to close off the bottom of the...

Hey All - it's me again - continuing the Barn shaped shop build in the midwest. Its time to Shingle. I did get quotes on having it done, but honestly with the budget, it just doesn't make sense to blow that much when i *Can* do it myself. I was able to sheath it myself using my buddies...

Hey All - Mr. Not a Contractor back here seeking a little advice. My trusses are finally set, plumb, and spaced correctly - so it's time for fascia and roofing. My roof height and style of course make all this a challenge, but that's what I signed up for! The two current questions: 1...

Hey Everyone - You were all so helpful with my last question on wall framing, I figured I check in with the experts here again. I've ordered my trusses for my shop, and should be ready to set them in about a week. The challenge is, I have limited space to get a boom or other lift back there. I...

I'm currently building my new shop here in Fargo, ND and I'm about half way done framing it by myself. The back and sides I have figured out, know where the breaks are going to be so that I can stand up these walls myself - they are 2x6 and 10' tall, so a bit heavy - I went 16' sections and...

Hey Everyone - A few months ago I posed about doing in-floor heat and got some great replies, tons of information. I'm currently in the process of building my forms for my 30x40 slab, and i'm starting to question if I should really do in-floor heat. Budget is a concern for me - i'm trying to...

Hey all - - Longtime Listener, First time Caller. I am currently planning my 30x40 shop build here in Fargo, ND. I am running gas, water, and power to the building, and have decided on Radiant Floor Heat. I've been reading and researching a lot, and most of my materials will come from my...