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    "Big Box" store Lumber vs. Lumber Yard

    As I am ready to move on my 32 x 50 detached garage, I am hearing a lot of mixed message on the quality of their lumber. Locally we have Menards, and their contracting reps have been amazing and helpful. One of the contractors I met with about the quote proactively mentioned that I should...
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    Footing / Foundation Height Question

    I live in Kansas and am in the process of getting permits for my 40x40 garage project. Due to elevation requirements (we have a pond a creek close by), I am going to have to do a foundation to get the garage to height, which will be approx 43" high. My plan is to then backfill around it to get...
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    Footing question

    I am well into the planning phase of a 40x40 with 10' side wall garage and gather quotes. The quotes have been right in line with what I was planning on spending, but I do have a question (with probably more to come) for those who have been down this road before. I have one a contractor who...
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    Hello from KS

    I joined the forum a few years ago in aiding in researching the possibility of building a detached garage. After years of kicking the project down the road, it is time to move it forward. I'm sure I am going to have lots of questions, of do's/don't, as well to find out what others wish they...
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