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Hoping you guys can spot check something for me. I got a new Ingersoll Rand SS4L5 230V Standalone Air Compressor. It's got a single phase 5HP motor on it. Here's the nameplate: https://imgur.com/a/9lEfhKk.jpg The compressor is located ~40' from the breaker box through walls and ceiling. I'm...

Hey guys, I've got a 30x30 shop area to light. I had designed everything around these lights from Home Depot, due to their excellent reviews, 4-light capacity and daisy-chaining capability...

I've got a brand new slab poured for my detached garage. I had the concrete guys skip sealing the slab because I plan to epoxy the floor once the building is up. The problem is the massive amounts of red clay around the build site. The framers and roofers will be tracking that all over my...

Hey guys, Building a garage with a red brick front and siding every where else. My wife loathes white siding and wants a different option. She's considering red siding of a shade close to the brick color, but we have been unable to see any examples of this used in the wild. So, I turn to all...

I'm a complete noob when it comes to building and what it costs, so please bear with my ignorance here. I asked a local builder to bid a turn-key 30'x40' garage w/ attic trussing, insulated, and a 10' extension of the concrete pad off the back gable-end for a lean-to (half of which would house...

Hello Garage Experts, I'm wanting to build a 30'x40' detached garage in my backyard, but I'm having trouble getting out of the gate. I've all but decided to be my own general contractor and framer, and subcontracting out concrete work, roofing, and a bit of masonry. Problem is, I don't know...