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Hey everyone! I read through the previous threads that came up in a search about checking slab thickness. Drilling, core samples, and ground penetrating radar seem to be the most common responses. However, nobody ever updates their threads on the methods they used and the results. With the...

I'm working on some details for a shop foundation and could use a little input. I did a search, but actually found many of the threads to have dead links. If anyone knows of a thread that will answer these questions below, please shoot me the link, so I'm not reinventing the wheel. Quick...

Hey everyone! Been a minute since I've posted. Garage design 3,576, in-process. Getting closer to something I might actually build, though. I'm working on a foundation layout and looking for some details for plumbing. Cold water in and drain/septic/sewage out. The foundation type will be...

Hey everyone! I currently have a steep 12-12 pitch roof structure that is 2x10 construction. It is an unvented structure (for architectural reasons). We're ready to insulate and had actually planned from the beginning for this to be insulated with a spray foam system. Unfortunately Covid...

Hey everyone! Working through a garage design right now and with lumber the way it is, I think I'm going to take a shot at working outside my comfort zone and go with an engineered joist for the garage's upstairs floor work space and rafters. I haven't done all my calcs yet, but would like to...

I have an odd question, but could use a little assistance. I'm considering a small 8x8 or 10x10 tower construction as part of a shop build that would extend up an additional floor or floor and a half. I have a ton of rudimentary ideas on how I would frame it, but can't seem to find any good...

Hey everyone! I miss posting. I haven't posted in quite awhile. My long term plans (hopefully not TOO long term) is to finally have a nice shop space. I've considered an addition to my existing garage, I've considered barn kits, and I've considered conventional stick built garages. Any of...

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in awhile. Good to log back on and look around! We have decided on some major changes related to the timing of our garage addition (still planning that part), including a complete driveway reconfiguration and a desperately needed porte-cochore for those downpour...

Hey guys! I didn't see much on the topic of sleeper joists over uneven slab floors for subfloor installations. For those of you that have done this, maybe you can give me some input. I'm going to be installing a reclaimed T&G 3/4" Oak floor over an existing older slab. The slab is all over...

I could use a little advice here. I'll keep the questions general so they apply to the general garage topics as well. We have a section of roof on our home that is considered "flat" (low pitched addition). It finally decided to give us problems after a bad storm a few weeks ago. We have been...

Hey everyone! I've been planning my garage addition for awhile now and even got the ball rolling on the quoting part. In the past month or so I started thinking maybe I better consider having a more serious space for wood working. Metal work has been on the forefront for me for years, but...

I know, I know... HF probably says it all, and I'm generally not a fan and try to spend my money on American made stuff, however I was between a rock and a hard place. I bought a couple of the 10x17 HF porta-garages on sale to get a couple of my projects out from under tarps and out of the...

Hey guys! I've been going back and forth on this for awhile and could use some input. I'm building corbels that help support our stoop roof next to the garage. They are somewhat detailed, so they will have to be built from a stack of 1X materials and the size will be something that will...

Okay... this is probably some high-level carpentry, but maybe someone here has done this or at least looked into it. In one of my re-roofing projects (going from flat roof to 12-12 gable) I need to build just ONE truss that will be exposed, and I was thinking maybe it should be a really...

Hey everyone! I'm working on some layout work for a large addition to our existing garage and have some questions regarding the concrete work. I'm putting some basic plans together for the structure so I can clearly convey the addition plans when I have contractors come to quote the work. I...

Hey guys! Been awhile since i've posted. Miss this place! I have sort of an interesting problem that I seem to be having a hard time finding any answers on. Hopefully there are some roof framers here that can help with some answers. I'm planning an addition to an existing garage and a...

Hey everyone! We've finally narrowed down our plans on what will work best for our budget, shop/garage needs, and the way our property is laid out. We're hoping to break ground sometime next year, so this gives me plenty of time to design a garage layout. We know the garage will have a second...

I recently started planning an addition for our garage. The addition will have a large room above which will act as a wood shop as well as access to the area above the current garage which will be restructured for additional space possibly even an office. One of the major things we've been...

Hey guys! Did a search, but didn't see as much as I expected. Maybe you guys can help me out. we're planning a semi-substantial addition on to our existing garage, but have realized that the addition of a 2-bay carport would be extremely helpful for some additional parking coverage. However...

Hey everyone! Well, I finally have something to contribute around here. Been lurking and learning for my future garage build, but in the mean time, my small 2-car has been getting over-crowded with car parts and lawn equipment, so it's time to expand so I can actually use my 2- car garage to...