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SO i bit the bullet and will install minisplit for just over 200 sq foot. Will use heat mode for winter. Outside unit mounted (unfortunately on SE wall), but 4 feet off ground. What are people using for winter shelters to help keep snow ice etc off and improve winter efficiency? Extensive...

So when we built house 5 years ago, I had plumber run soft copper from basement manifold to garage. House all finished. I had intention of building another detached garage in the future and wanted to make sure I had enough pressure/volume so that a heater or boiler for in floor heat to be used...

Such a difference in cost. 1200 sq, foot detached garage to do. Going R-50+ R-19 in walls. Located in MN Why do fiberglass vs. cellulose? Thooghts? Thanks. stig

So. Here is the situation. My garage is 30x40 with 10 ft. Walls. Well insulated all around. In floor heat, 3 x300' loops. Looking for heat source. I have been thinking on wall boiler or on demand hot water heater. Yesterday I came across a 3 year old prestige solo 175 boiler for sale from a...

In the planning stages of finishing the interior of my 30x40 stick built garage. All wired and passed rough in inspection. Now I need to figure out what to hang on ceiling and walls. Pretty much set on Sheetrock finished on the ceiling, but undecided on walls. I am sort of a nut about vapor...

So I have my detached garages out 20 feet from the house and attached garage with copper stub for a heater. Never put a heater in there as it stays above 35 degrees all winter. Here's my question.....I want NG in new detached garage. What are you guys using for gas line to detached garages in...

So been lurking on this site for a few years. Finally am able to post my built.:willy_nil Just got started last week. And hope to backfill between horrible rains here in MN. Will insulate foundation interior and portion of exterior prior to backfill. I will then take over and do everything else...

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Starting to frame next week. Will be 2x6 on 6" curb. Question is on exterior osb...How far down does the sheathing extend? To foundation/sill plate or does it go beyond the interface.... Another way to look at it is...does the sill plate goto the edge of the foundation wall or do you hold it...

I am in the planning stages of my build of a detached 30x40. Have all intentions of making it as efficient as possible including use of in floor heat. My specific concern is the option for heat source. I know there is much controversy about heat sources and quite frankly will not be able to...

Looking to build 30x40 this spring here in MN? Will have a kennel (10x5) for the dog under overhang. Would really like an access to the garage from kennel with a small area in the garage for dog to stay during the cold winter. Anybody have ant pictures of their set ups for their buddies? I plan...

Insulating detached garage foundation In MN where temps get really cold. Will be building 28x40 stick built 2x6 in the spring. In floor heat. I know I want to insulate the foundation (no floating slab for this cat), But what will be the best approach to cover the foundation. I like the idea of...

Am in the very early phases of planning a new garage. Looking for @30x50 max. 2x6 stick built. Not even sure if it will be on slab or footings etc. I am looking for plans to start planing. Where does everybody get their plans? What is the best way to start all the planing? Thanks for any...

So we built a nice attached 3 stall garage when we build our home a few years back. Gas line is run but the attached garage with R-19 walls and R-50 ceiling, and highest overhead door R-value, this garage has yet to dip into the freezing zone here in souithern MN. No heater and the jug of water...

Man am I happy I found this site. I've been thinking there HAS to be a site oiut there dedicated to garage stuff!!! And I finally stumbled about the garage journal. Am in the infancy stages of planning an accesory building on my 2 acres. Zoning in my area dictates max size to be 1500 sq. foot...