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So the slab is done and framing will start this week. Should I coat the floor before the drywall goes in. Seems to me that sealing the floor before getting covered in mud and dust would be the way to go... I used the search function but did not find an answer. Maybe a primer before drywall...

So I contract with a guy to build a garage this past January. I give him a deposit and then spend the next three months chasing him down as to when he will start. That said, the weather here in KY has been challenging, but not so bad that several streets over they have put three new houses...

double post... Someone please delete this one.....

I specified the garage build with 9' walls. Then I just added 2 rows of split block at the bottom assuming that the 9' walls would go on top of the block. Contractor is saying the the wall will be 9' withe the block... Am I going to kick myself in the **** for only have 9'? I am putting a...

I am building a 24x36 and was doing the front in brick to match house (HOA rules) and vinyl on the other three sides... I was talking with contractor about bricking the 36' wall that will be seen from the house ($1500 adder) and he mentioned using split face block. The idea would be to have...

Going from r11 to r17.5 adds about $700 to the cost of an 18 x 8 door... For such a big area, I think the extra r value is worth the money. I plan to have heat at 48 in winter and ac at 80 in summer when I am not in there working.... Is it worth the money?

First off, I would like to say this is a great site... I have learned alot surfing around. I am building a 24x36 with an 8x18 door in the 24' side. It will have a 5/12 pitch roof, be brick on the front (side with door) and vinyl the other three sides. Please read the below and see if I am...