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    plumbing rough in questions

    Hi, Working on plans for the new 32 x 28. Before the floor pour, I know that's when the plumbing rough-in need to be done, especially for the toilet. Planning a sink also, means that should be tied into the drain. I got a ridiculous estimate from a local plumber of 8k$ to do this, do the...
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    Is a 12' ceiling height enough???

    Hi, I'm in the planning stages for a 28 x 32 garage addition. I was thinking a 12' ceiling height would be enough. So I'm researching the decent lifts, e.g., bend-pak, greg smith, america's pride and I see that most of the assymetric two post lifts with about 9000 to 10000 pounds capacity...
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    Trusses and door high lift questions

    Hi, Still planning the attached 28 x 32 garage addition. I have two questions looking for comments: 1) Going with two 10 x 8 overhead doors. The ceiling will be 12'. What are the pros/cons to high lift doors? As I see it, high lift only makes it easier to use a lift, etc. with the doors...
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    New Garage Questions

    Hi, I'm a long time lurker. I built (had built)a 36 x 32 detached garage in my last house but the whole shebang was sold due to divorce. So new house now has a tiny 20 x 20 "double" car garage. I'm planning an attached additional 32 x 28 one and have two questions at this point and would...
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    Advice on garage attic storage

    Hi Guys, Got a couple of questions re using my garage attic for light storage. It's an attached 2 car garage with 2 x 4 trusses spaced at 24" centers. The ceiling is drywalled and there is currently an access panel. I plan to install folding stairs, insulate the attic floor and install some...
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    Metal garage door bottom seal help

    Hi, I've got two 8' x 7' metal uninsulated (for now) garage doors and need to replace the bottom seals. They are "no name" doors, for I can't see any identification marks. The bottom track is a single line track which holds an oval cross section seal with one bead (round shape bead). The...
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