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I'm planning to start to prep my garage floor (660 sqft attached garage not barn) this Thursday for an epoxy floor. My local Home Depot has a Clark rotary machine and diamabrush concrete prep pad. They had a concrete grinder but it was just returned broken (they charged the previous user the...

I'm working on putting OSB up in my shop on the ceiling and walls. Ceiling is done, and just have about 8 more sheets for the back wall. I'm no sure what to do around my overhead garage doors. I have 2-12X12 doors already installed. Can you guys post some pictures of what you've done? Thanka...

I've been looking for a good used older air compressor, been looking for a Saylor Beall, Quincy, Etc. I came across a ACS AC5 Air Compressor, I haven't been able to put my eyes on it (have only seen 1 sketchy picture of it and the description of it). But I haven't found much of anything on it...

I'm starting to put up my 1/2" OSB on the interior of my barn and I am using 1-5/8" drywall screws and an impact driver. I've been breaking a lot of heads off my screws. Should I be using different screws or not my impact driver? Also, I just installed purlins 2' OC on the interior, should I do...

I purchased the Makita LXT211 Kit a few weeks ago, 1/2" Hammer/Drill Driver and Impact Driver, and I'm still trying to decide on which free tool to get. They are having a special through the end of this month to get a free bare tool...

I'm looking at getting my pole barn spray foamed, I'm going to go with closed cell. I don't recall the brand I'm going with, but it's used in both residential and commercial applications and has been for many years without any problems. I got a quote from a local installer for $4,100 to do my...

I stopped into Home Depot this past Saturday evening and as I always do I check the price of OSB, even though it's been at like 8.47 a sheet most of the fall and winter. The price was down to 7.57 a sheet, I know it's not as low as it was last winter, but it's still a good deal. So, yesterday I...

I built a 32x40x14 barn in September, and in my township I'm allowed to build up to 3% of my lot size in total accessory buildings. I think my lot is 173.25' x 261', so that puts me at 2.83% of my allowance. I knew before we built the barn we wanted a larger one, but I thought it would be easier...

Pole Barn structure is almost done, so now it's time to start getting ready for preparing the floor with a moisture barrier and 2" of XPS. Does it really matter what type/brand of Pex tubing I get for my in-floor heating? Thanks, Matt

My barn is currently getting built, and I'm trying to plan the floor. I'm putting 1/2" Pex in my floor over top of 2" of Dow 25PSI foam and 6Mil Poly. My buddy that is going to help me pour my floor said we should use a 6 sack mix with fiber instead of wire mesh. I'm pouring a 5" thick pad for...

Okay, I've been waiting for this day where I could start my own build thread, so hear it goes. My builder started this morning, I wasn't able to be home to take the pictures personally, but there is suppose to be someone taking pictures for me. This will be a long process, but I want to do it...

My barn will be starting construction on Monday, :beer:. I've planned for 2-12x12 overhead doors, and I'm planning on going with Wayne Dalton 9600 Series doors and still not sure on the openers, but I'm leaning towards a pair of LiftMaster 3800's. I live in Mid-Michigan and do plan on heating...

I'm looking at starting my barn next month and I'm working on my specs and would like to know what thickness still siding most of you are putting up. The "standard" around here is 29ga, I'm in Mid-Michigan, and the premium stuff is 26ga. Man I love this site...but I'm sure it will now take me...

I'm getting ready to get some bids on my pole barn, but I want to make sure what I'm planning on is really what I want/need, so please comment on my barn specs. Envelop 32'X48'X16' (Township limited my sqft, so I'm stuck at 32x48) 2' O.C. Trusses 4/12 Common front 32' and 4/2/12 Scissor rear...