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    pouring pad in nov question-west texas

    building size and height are limited by city so will make do, overkill on specs but very little money and better piece of mind, will store 2 cars with the two post, both low and will fit in 10' ceiling. thanks for replys.
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    pouring pad in nov question-west texas

    any problem pouring a 14x22 pad for garage in november in abilene, texas....things to do, watch for, check, be aware of...etc. etc. pad will be 8" thick and 5000psi strength to support a 2 post lift, city limits me to no larger than what i am planning unfortunately, basically will be an...
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    metal vs stick ???

    if I pay to have a metal carport built...10' tall, 14' wide and 22' long, then I would finish the rest ..... which would be cheaper...metal or wood build walls with a home style garage door, door put in by garage door business. thanks.
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    Battery charger recommendation?

    worked at battery dealer (independent) and wouldn't have optima in anything, quit carrying them. also advance auto has good agm battery but expensive at around $200. I have 03 vette and nobody in local club had a battery leak, but it does and can happen. I am using autozone gold top with good...
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    pouring cement question

    for small shop (14x22) should I pour cement and then drill holes for poles or drill holes and put post in then pour cement or does it matter?
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    24 gun safe question?

    Re: 24gun saft question? thanks, good things to consider. do you think the concealed hinge on a cannon is more break in resistant than the exposed welded hinges??
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    24 gun safe question?

    pro and con of a cannon vs winchester 24 gun safe....winchester is heavier and cheaper by almost @200...will store 3 guns and files in it...both fire rated..thanks.
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    2 post lift placement

    my pad will be 15x22 feet, 8" thick at 5000psi for sys 1 mohawk...pad is max I can do in city...:(
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    garage floor and driveway question

    I live in west texas, house build early 80s..
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    garage floor and driveway question

    do the builders put rebar in a garage floor or in the driveway cement? thanks.
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    gun safe questions

    wow, thanks for all the replies, I ask because I didn't have a clue and wanted peoples comments not a store or dealer who only want to sell me something. I have one of those who wanted me to buy a 8k safe....my guns are not worth any money just had long time and don't want someone to get them...
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    gun safe questions

    looking for a gun safe, want it to be hard to pry open, no thin lipped doors like I frequently see and also want it to be fire resistant so I can store documents in it as well as couple guns. want a 14-20 gun safe so files also will fit. only have 3 guns. also not wanting to spend over 1k if...
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    One car garage ideas...open to any input

    wow, nice tool boxes etc. been there done that on military housing...retired AF maintenance officer.
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    how thick and what psi is your lift pad

    I will exceed mohawks minimums ...they require 4.5" of 4000psi, just wondered what everyone had .... min or more. I will have min of 6" at 4500psi for entire 16x22 floor. lift is system I and weight is 2500lbs. any other comments welcome and yes it is small add-on garage but all city will let...
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    2 post baseplate lift opinions needed

    mohawk is my opinion and what I am getting
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    how thick and what psi is your lift pad

    well then, what about the sub grade.....educate me please
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    how thick and what psi is your lift pad

    looking at mohawk 2 post and wonder what people are having done for a 2 post lift.....depth of concrete, psi rating, etc. thanks.
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    Getting rid of cat smell

    doubt it was a cat, maybe a cat box (litter box) cats don't really smell I would guess a dog or something else...note I have owned cats all my life and they don't smell unless very sick or dead, cat box smells if owner never cleans, dogs however smell and need washed and if left to live in...
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    opinions please on new garage/shop

    posted before so a recap and update.....want to get a 2 post lift, live in city, have a two car garage with 8' ceiling so no go there and 20x20 carport behind it opening into alley, have 20' grass area between side of carport and neighbors fence. after numerous talks city says I can do the...
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    Down side to spray foam??

    would spray foam add any strength to the siding from wind etc.???
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