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    Swisstrax vs Epoxy in Illinois with winter

    Have a 10 year old 30x24 garage with 2 daily drivers on 1 side and a 4 post lift with a 1970 Camaro on the 3rd bay. I would like to get some opinions on which flooring would be better. By 2 suvs bring in lots of snow and salt in the winter so I would need a draining tile like Ribtrax. Wondering...
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    Make Wifi reach new garage 200 ft from house

    Looking for a way to pickup the wifi signal from my new detached garage which is almost 200' from the house. I trenched Electric but no Lan cables to the shed. Any advise is welcome.
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    Faced or Unfaced Batts

    In my new detached garage I have a full loft over garage bay. I want to insulate the 2x10 ceiling above garage stall and below loft storage space. unfaced or faced. The ceiling above the loft will be faced insulation. Thanks for advice.
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    Caulk, expanding foam insulation

    Getting ready to insulate a new detatched 20x20 garage with a full loft. This may be heated in future. Has a hobby room. 2x4 walls. I am getting quotes on insulation but it looks like it's going to be significantly cheaper to install batts myself. From what I understand I should silicone or...
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    Anyone know of an Electric Heater that can take a wall thermostat?

    Permit just approved for 20x20 detached garage/shed. I am looking for an Electric Heater (don't want to run gas line 200+ feet across backyard across septic field) that I can have a separate thermostat. I will insulate it. It's a floating slab. I am not sure how often I will need the heat...so I...
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    Radiant vs Forced Air New Construction

    Having a 20x20 detatched garage built about 200' from my house. Was considering having the pex put into my slab so I could add a electric water heater at a later time if I feel the need. However, I found a Fahrenheat 5000 watt electric heater for $250 with good reviews. Seems like the electric...
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    Detatched garage on floating slab

    I am researching how I can build a detatched shed/garage approx 20x20 without increasing my taxes. I have to at least have a floating slab. The tax man said as long as the building is not attached to the foundation/slab, you will not be taxed on it. Can the building be constructed with a single...
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