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Has anyone mounted a surface mount light fixture (fluorescent or LED) directly to a z-purlin? (no chains or cables) My purlins have about a 22.5° lean due to the roof pitch, but... I'm entertaining the idea of bolting directly because it will put the light just a tad higher and it will make...

Just in case anyone has a paint project they want to do in the near future, Sherwin Williams is having 40% off paint and stains, plus 30% off painting supplies. Deal is from Oct 16-19, 2015...

This may have been done on here already, and if so I apologize, but I didn't come across anything with my search. But let's say you have $5,000 to spend on getting all new tools, considering you are pretty much starting from nothing. What would you get and why? I'm trying to get ideas...

Yep, another ??? vs ??? toolbox thread. I've seen a lot of GJ members mention ToolVault boxes, so I looked into them and sent this to StrictlyToolboxes.com I'm in the market for a new tool box, budget around $2000 +/-. So a side cabinet is a possibility for me as well. I'm really...

Can anyone offer advice on the easiest, but still solid way to install windows in the framed openings? (pictured) I have a couple quotes from custom window shops. Install seems tricky to me as it will require some 2x4's to be inserted and trimming again around those, unless I'm misunderstanding...

Does anyone have any experience with Mueller W300 roll up doors? Any experience installing yourself? I've got a single 8'X8' roll up door and two doors that are 10'HX12'W that need to be installed. I was surprised that none of the building erectors install doors when they build the building...

Seriously, I'm looking for unbiased opinions. cards are out on the table, let me know what you think. This is for a 30x40x12 steel beam building with a 8' lean to on one 40' wall and a 2' gap pad between the building and fence making the slab a 40x40. I/we had a pretty poor experience with...

I'm about to pour concrete in a couple days for my 30X40X12 +8' lean-to metal building. I am wondering if there is any real advantage to go with 10" L-shaped anchor bolts over 8" L-shaped anchor bolts. It's a $2 difference per bolt for the 3/4" and I'll be using 40 of them. $80 is not THAT much...

I want to be able to cool off my 30x40x12 insulated shop. Southeast Texas area; 100°+ days with 90% humidity are common. Is there a ductless split unit that can achieve this? I hear that during the summer, the fact that my shop will be built with 3" roll-in insulation it will be 20° cooler...

I'm building a 30X40 metal building with 12 ft walls and a 3/12 roof pitch making a 15'9" peak in the center. There will be no ceiling, just open through to the rafters/purlins. I'll have three windows on one 40' wall where my bench and 10X12 room will go to help with light where I'll work the...

Hello, I live in Brazoria county, due south of Houston. Thanks for all the info I've received on here already. I look forward to gaining a whole lot more. I've been a nonmember lurker for about 4 months now. Had to join because the questions are going to multiply now that I'm just about ready...