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    Input on used Direct lift PRO 9-D

    Have the opportunity to purchase a used Direct lift PRO 9-D from my father in laws friend. I have the space for it but wondering if it is up to the job of lifting lifting my 08 Silverado 3500HD with a long list of aftermarket parts that surely added weight. Also, plan on purchasing a new F350...
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    pallet racking

    Was in the right place at the right time this past spring and got a bunch of racking for free. Only think is for the horizontals they bolt to the verticals but I never seen anything like this and was in a hurry when I picked it up and forgot to ask how it gets assembled. Anyone ever seen these...
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    Ceiling fans for garage

    Wanting to add a ceiling fan or two to my 50' x 80' x 16' pole barn to help circulate air inside and make it a little more comfortable on hot days. Was thinking on two 96" fans but wanted to see if there was a better option. Also, having my wedding in the barn with a ton of family and friends...
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    Radiant heated slab insulation

    Currently working on getting the plastic and foam down to start on the pex. Using 2" r-10 foam on the inside up against the grade boards between the posts. I also have 2" r-10 foam on the outside of the structure up against the grade boards going down a couple of feet. Would it bebeneficial to...
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    Lighting layout assist 50 x 80 x 16

    Looking for a little help on general garage lighting and layout. Work bench will have separate light right above it and each of these rows will be on a different switch so I don't have to have all on at once. -Green shows where I would place the lights. -Purple is location of 2 post lift -Blue...
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    Exterior lights with metal siding

    For those that do barns with metal siding and light fixtures on the side. Is there trim that can be used similar to what you use on vinyl siding? Have 5 light fixtures the better half wants centered over the garage doors. Lights she wants above the doors 13613 by Julian Lopacki, on Flickr
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    Radiant pex layout

    Currently still building my barn that has a 50 x 80 enclosed area I will be looking to heat. I plan on having a vapor barrier with 2" R-10 foam on top and been looking into the oxygen barrier pex. Not sure if I can use the standard pex for radiant floor heat or this would be a better option. But...
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    Buildingup's 50x80x16 pole barn build on 10 acres

    Purchased this home 6 years ago as a foreclosure and then spent 15 months gutting it and refinishing the interior and exterior with the help of my father. Only the roof, siding, geo-thermal, and wood floor sanding was subbed out. Shortly after it I finished the home I got married and stuck...
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    Inside wall/ceiling finishing

    Going through the planning phases of my pole barn and was wondering if anyone has seen interior walls/ceiling finished in what looks to be a south gloss metal. I have seen the corrugated metal but nothing smooth. Just looking for feedback on it as it would be much easier to clean and also what...
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    New from Holly MI

    New to the forum and gathering ideas for my garage build. Looking at a 40x60 garage and looking at ideas for layouts so that I can have a loft, wash bay, lift (2 & 4 post) RV storage, and tractor storage. Already thinking I'm going to need a bigger space to work with...
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    indoor garage wash bays

    Did a quick search but couldn't find what I was looking for. Wondering who here has done an indoor wash bay (can be dedicated or multi use space) and where in the shop you located it and how you kept the water contained from splashing and making a mess. Would love to see blue prints of the...
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