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25K seems high, you must of just ballparked in words what you want done, and the contractor obliged the same by just ballparking you a figure. The best route is to actually have a structural engineer create construction drawings that he can bid. Higher than expected then keep bidding to others...

There are tons of threads on doing this, and every thread has 3/4 the comments not understanding trusses vs rafters or what collar ties are. Your garage has rafters and was DIY'ed without an understanding as well. You can raise the rafter ties (which also double as ceiling joists) but it...

There is only basic info to go on with your drawing. Is there an existing garage, driveway, and curb cut now? How is the house oriented now (e.g. where the "living/bedroom" side of the house vs the workhorse "kitchen/daily use" side). I am assuming your drawing shows Options A and B. I'm not...

It's a little unclear, but it sounds like you want to frame additional support for the roof before you finish the ceiling? Why, is there a problem? What are you trying to brace? It looks like a hip roof. The 1x8 is not structural, it was a temp board either put there as a prop for the ridge...

You do not need a civil engineer. You need a surveyor (I think only 1 comment clarified this). Meaning, a "less sophisticated" company who just does surveys, gives you a deliverable drawing, and will come back to stake your dig, then give an as-built if needed for CO. You only need to hire a...

You can say that about a lot of things. We use nominal lumber instead of full dimensional. EIFS instead of lathed stucco. Stamped metal door knobs instead of cast. Manufacturers can only keep making what consumers keep buying.

Rivets are an option, but adhesive will be fine. Rivets are necessary when there are huge swings in temperature, hopefully you don't have that in your shop. Don't remember the coverage per bucket, just make sure to apply to the FRP, not the plywood, in a cross-hatch pattern, then roller the FRP...

You probably won't have issues with a longer screw as a DIYer doing a smaller job. Nothing wrong with listening to "never had a problem" but its good to make decisions armed with the right info to start with . . . . . USG handbook I believe is the bible of drywall. Like a recipe on the back of...

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Since you won't be able to find a perfect match, you can either: A) fill it with any same size brick and cover it with a wood/polymer/stucco/eifs crosshead over both doors, similar to this: B) remove part of the brick over the old door, and: - b1) find a brick that pulls out one of the colors...

0.25 acres, so like 80'x135' and maybe a 60'x32' house on the lot? Can I be the first on the list to buy your $45K in equipment 5 years from now at $15K and about 18 hours total use?

I'm not a plumber, but there is that code thing stating: "Drainage fittings shall have a smooth interior waterway of the same diameter as the piping served. Fittings shall conform to the type of pipe used. Drainage fittings shall not have ledges, shoulders or reductions that can retard or...

I think it works with your constraints. It's not uncommon for motor courts to require a 3-point turn either going in or leaving. I would probably align the garage with the prop line, and what looks like the main house might be close to parallel to that as well. That would give you a little...

^^^this It also depends on what other millwork you have in your house, like crown, wainscot, and the level of detail. I see you are picking the "Colonial" profile, which is a step more intricate, so if you are redoing the entire house and adding casing to doors I would guess a short baseboard...

It sounds like all the advice in this thread could be two steps beyond what you need at the moment. You are submitting a site plan for permit. If you have the lot description, you need to show the lot, with all the setbacks and easements shown. Then the footprint of your garage and house...

Versalok is just one brand of block. Belgard is a big player, so they have details for you to build the retaining wall per the specific block. If the wall gets high, most AHJs require an engineer's design above a certain height. If this is the engineer you were talking about (not an engineer...

You are talking about an enclosed "attic," not an occupied "loft?" You definitely need upper roof venting in your climate. The best method to accomplish this for a simple detached garage gable is passive venting. The air will naturally circulate based on high/low pressure, and with wind will...

Don't use the realtor. Go to the city/county website or office and look up the zoning code for your lot. Fit anything within all setback regulations (building, pervious surface, utility, drainage easements). I would start with a geotechnical engineer (i.e. soils testing company). They have...

I think it's better practice to not fully cover even a submersible sump pump all the time. Too much mineral deposit and scale buildup, eventually the gasket on the switch housing or the lever boot could deteriorate/impede the lever. I realize it doesn't matter since your switch is fried and...

2x6 subfascia. With that overhang, and you or someone climbing up there, it'd be nice to have the support in addition to those outriggers, and counter some sag.