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So I was/am planning on installing 3cm granite slab counters in our kitchen. We have gotten quotes then started to wonder about the weight causing issues. We have a manufactured home that is only a few years old. 2x6 Floor joists that are 16 O.C. and roughly 65 sq feet of counter space and...

Inherited land with a shop. It was built ~15 years ago. Part of it looks like it was/is sealed. in that area there is a spot that looks like the sealant started to come up/off/peal this is in a very small area. I am wanting to finish this area of the shop, and was thinking the sealant needs to...

Ok, So it was just brought to my attention that you are supposed to close the vents during winter in your crawlspace. Makes sense to me I am sure i can cut foam or something for that. Now the real problem I have.... I have a manufactured home. It's on a slab, has brick skirting on it with your...

I have a pole building with metal siding, wood framing. The ceiling/roof currently has 2" vinyl backed fiberglass blanket insulation. I want to increase the insulation value of the roof without putting in an actual ceiling if possible. I don't think my trusses are engineered for a ceiling. and...

Well its been something we planned to do for a while now and this last weekend we actually started to build it! Its gonna be bigger then I planned on mostly in height! Can't wait for it to be done. We are using a lot of materials we had laying around and the roof will be metal siding we had...

I have a pole barn with metal siding and am turning a portion of it into an office. The roof currently consists of: Metal > Condensation blanket (vinyl backed fiberglass insulation ~2 or less in thickness) > Purlins ... NO VENTILATION aside from closure strips missing so there is a small...

I was outside and looking at my shop when i noticed something strange... the roof had a color change on it (Assuming DEW forming) between the purlins and the insulation. Very similar to what you see on a poorly insulated house when the snow melts and you can see the frame work. I haven't...

I will be taking the metal siding off my pole barn and then putting it back on after installing tyvek. The screws I have in it are #9 1" screws. What size/length do I replace them with? Also any tips on where to buy them for a good price and good quality?

seems to be a problem as of the last week or so... not sure if we are supposed to report it or what. :Toilet:

Has anyone, I am sure someone has, Removed the metal siding from their pole barn and then put it back on. Basically I am considering removing the panels wrapping with tyvek then reinstalling the panels... Is this something that is easy to do with very basic skills or is this a huge job that is...

So I might go with spray foam in my metal pole building. However I am thinking their might be some down sides if I did this. The big one I can think of is if I need to change windows or a metal panel in the future I would not be able to... Is there a work around for this or no? Basically I...

I just found out my county wants permits for things as simple as changing doors or replacing windows! Just so they can up your tax! I get it when its something big but seriously, does anyone get these permits!

Ok so How to you take care of your metal roof? Got one that is ~20 is starting to show mild signs of rust and has faded... Guessing this is just part of the process and nothing to worry about.... Have some people tell me to ignore it until it leaks

I am in the process of fixing up a room of the shop insulating it etc. I currently have 3 Single pane aluminum windows that I want to replace with new energy efficient vinyl windows. Is there anything I should know about doing this? Will any window work? Plan on replacing from the outside at...

Will be either replacing some old windows in the shop or getting larger ones to replace the old ones with. I keep going back and forth on if I want larger windows then there are. Would add a lot of natural light and be able to see the drive way easier. but more window means it's easy for...

I posted this a bit ago in the general section and since have gathered more information and also more questions I think might be better suited in this section of the form. I am attaching pictures for reference and am in Climate Zone 4c (WA state coast aka Seattle weather) The plan is to...

First off I made a huge mistake in trusting a family friend and not getting a contract for our job.... DON'T make this mistake!!!!!!! We hired a friend of a my husbands parents. This started out great and went downhill slowly at first then quickly. We had agreed to certain things verbally such...

I am up in Seabeck/Silverdale WA State area and have inherited a pole building work shop. It was not used in a long time and mice have gotten into the insulation and destroyed it. We plan on fixing up the building to use as a computer shop / art studio, so need to insulate it and put Sheetrock...