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    Paint color for garage

    Looking for advice on a paint color for my new garage. I have attached a picture below. Our builder asked about tinting the primer since the garage was so large and high ceilings. Feedback on what color to use. I thought of a lighter grey? I will be using sherwin Williams paint. Thanks Sent...
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    Coating floor in seperate phases

    I am in the process of building a new home and currently the floor in the garage was poured 2 days ago. I would like to coat the floor before moving in(projected for around the new year). The problem with doing the entire floor is I would like to coat the approach which will be under the garage...
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    Combi unit or not for DHW and Radiant

    As the title states, I am looking for pros and cons on installing a combi boiler that will do the DHW for my house vs having 2 separate units. From what I have read is that the DHW side on the combi units doesn't have as high of GPM as 2 stand alone units would be. Our master bath will have a...
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    Gas riser options

    When looking at gas risers I see 2 options. Option one is a metal riser with compression fitting on the end to transition to IPS, while the other has a short piece of IPS and would require a coupling. Question about these is. What is the better option? or is there one? Trying to get gas from...
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    Lighting layout help

    Looking for lighting layout help on my garage/shop area on a new home build. My thoughts are I would like to have a switch for minimal lighting for daily use, or just running to the garage for a tool without having to turn on all of the lights. Also I think in the tandem area there should be...
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    New Home with attached garage heating options

    As the title states I am in the process of building a new home with an attached garage/shop. The home will be located in eastern IA. I am looking for advice on heating/cooling options. I have attached the layout below. It will be a 3 car garage with a tandem on the 3rd stall, approx. 1244 sq...
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    Iowa House with attached garage/shop

    Here goes the beginning of our new house with an attached garage/shop all in one build. The home will be located in DeWitt city limits on a cul-de-sac. Where I am building I am not allowed any detached sheds, the garage will be the shop, so hopefully I can still work out of it and keep the daily...
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    Air compressor motor case repair

    I have a Quincy QT-5 I am getting ready for use and the motor cage spot welds are broke and was wondering if I disassemble the motor and re weld the case if this will be a suitable repair. I really hate to buy a new motor because this one works great it just doesn’t keep the proper tension on...
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