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I have my doubts you will get very far with the previous contractors, especially after you have gone and fixed the problem. That said it doesn't hurt to try. Make sure to get the present electrician to write down what he saw as the problem or code violation(s), why things failed. Good luck...

When asked "What do you need the building for?" You should have replied "I need somewhere to put the bodies."

Another option is a "barndominium." A shop with living quarters, this seems to be gaining in popularity. Check out this guy Guru he is pretty knowledgeable.

Prices are crazy up and down but mostly up. Few months ago a red metal building was cheaper than say a wood or pole building but not by much. I say you need to determine the shop use: RV storage and ?? The RV will take up about 40' for pickup and slide in camper, with camper unloaded a motor...

Never heard of "Senville" , they look good specifications wise. Can't be that many manufacturers of units. I was quoted a 24K Daiken unit for my 24x48x11 shop so you should be good.

How big of a yard? I would consider an electric mower (cordless) there are some pretty impressive ones on the market. Small ICE are being banned in CA. 2024 just a matter of time.

I see you are in Washington , if said person is also WA. counties can be a pain for such things. If it is a detached garage and has no connection to current building it "may' not even come up. The septic or utilities might. If she bought the property and old permits never came up then it again...

Watching that Police rescue video, I wonder if the passenger window maybe was not laminated safety glass? I would have whacked that a time or two.

KansasProud , Nice looking space. If you haven't thought about it already might want to put up a gutter on the lean to side. Just to keep excess water going to the foundation of the house.

Hey Bill, Cybrdyke touched on it. The 100fc at table height 30-36" was tossed out there and many think that is the target for lighting. Not my recommendation, my point for the OP was that he may not need the 9 or 12 fixtures he had planned. It is the same thing with the dimmers I guess it is...

Thanks Cybrdyke for this info. I had looked into Lutron wireless before but thought it was too costly and would have troubles with the wireless. Now though as I have some challenges running wire this looks like the way to go plus giving me the other sensor options.

Hey KPack . I have a similar light as yours 14,400L/ 5000K. My RV shop is 36x56x16 the "Visual Lighting Calculator" suggested 18 for that light with 104FC. I also ran the CPHB 15000LM HEF GCL MD 50K 90CRI, with your shop specs and suggested 12 with 95FC. Take all that with a grain of salt so...

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Without crunching numbers from a plan it is hard to say, but I think your savings would be small with two structures. What building type and materials are you looking at ? Pole barn or stick frame? With two building you do save on 44' trusses but for the smaller one you still have rafters or...

Mud the screws along the wall seam if you have a tapered edge flat tape that. You can caulk to existing painted wall with good results. The only thing I can think of that could be a concern is fire, since taping is for slowing a fire. Since it is caulked you wouldn't have an air draw through...

You have taken what many would consider a tear-down into a nice space. I don't understand how you passed final without the sheet rock being at least fire taped? Enjoy the new addition.

You could use threaded black pipe with flanges to attach to ceiling. Flanges are about $10ea, 36" x 1" pipe runs $20 ea. So that is about $120 for that, or screw a 2x2 to ceiling joist for the hangers.

Yes 2x6 bottom sill if fine. Why aren't you using 2x6 for the entire wall, cost saving?

Prices are unlikely to drop, manufactures may have a sale to get some buyers when things calm down and offset the price increase. If you really need a lift and it will make things better don't wait, life is short.

Yes this is a loaded question, too many variables. Two years ago when prices were stable bids could be good for at least 30 days and even no changes for 90 days. Then it was much easier to calculate material cost, labor and a profit percentage for contractor. As with any build you will have...