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    Starting new epoxy

    Hi folks. I'm planning to do epoxy in the next couple of weeks. I already did a detached garage last year so I'm confident in my abilities. I used (and will use again) acid etching, Legacy primer and Epoxy-coat epoxy. My question is how to handle this: The in-floor storm shelter shown has...
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    Pros/cons of portable air compressor in the attic

    Got a Rolair JC10 for Christmas to use in my woodshop for brad nails, pin nails, staples, etc. To get to the air, I'm thinking of putting it up in the attic with a rubber air line running through the joints to my hose reel hanging from the ceiling. For power, I'm looking to do something...
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    Epoxy-coat min/max time between Base and Clear Coat

    Hey guys. Wife and I put down the base coat of Epoxy-Coat this morning at 11:30. (Not a great idea as temps rose and made a few bubbles which I can doctor up as needed - - but that's not my question) Onto my question, it's 86 degrees right now so the coating is curing very quickly, I can make...
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    Lighting conundrum for single car

    I drew a diagram of the ceiling of my 1 car. I was wondering if someone could help me with ideas to work around all these obstacles. I've seen the ideas on here about mounting lights under the garage door but would like to avoid if possible. I personally don't see any other way but you guys are...
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    Is this nail OK to hang OSB on walls, ceiling

    I'm concerned that these nails won't hold the 7/16" OSB on the walls and especially the ceiling. Should the contractor be using screws? Something else? They're in the middle of the work now. I want to make sure they're doing it right. Thanks for the help, Cory
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    Min R-value for ceiling (between joists)?

    I'm building a 16'x22' detached garage in Alabama. The contractor installed R-13 in the walls which is definitely acceptable. Any advice on a minimum R-value for between the ceiling joints? Thanks, Cory
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    We build. Pre-wire for mini split?

    Hey guys, building a new external garage right now. I'm curious about what pre-wiring should be done now to simplify installation of a ductless mini split system in the future. Garage is 16'x22' with 9' ceilings and will be insulated with R-13. Thanks for your help . Please let me know if...
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    New build. Comments, ideas, criticism please

    Been reading info here for a while in anticipation of my new garage/shop build... Construction is now underway... I plan to use the space for woodworking as well as general DIY stuff. The contractor who built my house is building it unfinished up through electrical. Until this past...
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    Hey, from North Alabama

    Been reading info here for a while in anticipation of my new garage/shop build... Construction is now underway... I plan to use the space for woodworking as well as general DIY stuff. I have questions regarding electrical, insulation, wall material and HVAC. The contractor is building it...
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