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So I think I planned this wrong, my GC was also a bit of a *****. I wanted scissor truss, I like the idea of a high ceiling, what I didn't consider is how hard it would be to properly insulate this. - Spray foam? What about venting if I do that? - Batts? - Ceiling material? I've...

Just finished my shop not that long ago, and now I am clearing out the garage attached to the house so I can actually park vehicles in it. I've spent 15 years trying to find a system that works. I'm a bit of a pack rat, but I want to be organized. How do I organize 47 types of...

So I'm afraid of heights. From the floor to the top of the scissor truss work it's 17FT in the middle. The problem is, I have so much work to do, now, and for the next while, everything from lights, insulation, Wall surface (unknown), and being that this is a work in progress it's not like I...

Just thought I would share.. IT's been a hell ride to get done - and no project goes perfect, but I thought I would share a quick video from the build. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gtp_3Mf1vsk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

30wx40d 13Ft ceilings, but the ceiling truses are vaulted (Not flat) For the time being the upper part of the walls will remain unfinished for now. The left side will be a hoist, the right side mostly parking / work area, back wall work bench. What is the best way to attach the...

The hoist I am having put in is 220V 30A, so I want to run 10/2 Romex in the wall over to where the hoist is... What is the proper way to get the electrical over to the power unit? Should I be using AC90 and then have a wall box for it to come out of?

So here is my blank canvas, I am looking for your raw thoughts. My intention is to use this for Auto work, some light fab, repair, I do a little bit of auto racing. I have tools, 1 box (need another) I want a portable service cart, I have a 40GAL Compressor that I will plumb to a hose...

Looking for a little bit of forward thinking advice. 1) if I was pouring a floor what kind of concrete would you use for a shop in the north east (Ontario Canada Actually) we see -10F, and +100F and everything inbetween, and lots of snow. 2) What kind of finish would be appropriate for...

I am new to the forum - but I should have been here awhile ago, I just finished a garage build project, the contractor did the entire structure, foundation and floor. There are footings and a 4 ft foundation. The floor is a 6" deep 30x40ft floor, no rebar, mesh or otherwise. I was told it...