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Guys- I'm having a heck of a time and could use some advice on a solid course of action. New Ameristar (foreign Trane brand) system installed October 2015. This will be the 4th service call since then- system acts like it's losing freon as the copper pipe continually freezes a month after...

For you guys who have 'been there, done that', may I ask what would be the most beneficial to climate control? 30x50x14 shop, with the peak at 19ft. Insulated throughout (just enough R value to control condensation). I love the shop, but have to run/empty a dehumidifier daily, and I stop...

Back in the early Summer, and after months of picking the GJ collective brains, I ended up going with a Hoover pole barn out of Greer, SC. Just about everyaspect of the build was questioned here on the site, and I learned a lot. For my work needs and environment, I went with a 3in slab cut...

Both my 10x10 and 12x10 insulated doors were installed before the concrete was poured. At night, I can see light peeking through the bottom seal of both doors. Both doors are new as of about 2 months ago as well, so I wonder if they just need to be 'broken in'. The gap isn't all the way...

Does anyone use an upright vacuum for their shop/garage? I used a Dyson at our last 2 car garage, now am looking for a cordless vacuum for the 30x50 shop. I just can't seem to get on board with the typical 'shop vac' offerings:dunno: Does anyone use an upright, and glad they went that way?

What are common issues that would cause a brand new T8 (4) bulb configured fixture to pop, and turn off all bulbs after about 15minutes of operation? I have (20) HE Williams fixtures, and without rhyme or reason, will start blowing out sporadically around the shop. Within a 20min time frame, I...

I have a large collection of paper and cardboard posters, calendars, and framed pictures that I would like to put on the walls of my shop. In an area where the shop may see 80% RH (doors open for ventilation), how does this affect your posters and pictures on the walls?

How many of you have a gauge in your shop that measures the environment? What kind do you have and what do you like best about it? I would like to be able to measure indoor and outdoor temp and humidity levels if possible.

Has anyone used just a single layer of TLPPC on their slab, and it work well for them? Trying to see if just one application will seal the concrete without yellowing or lifting. Thanks for your input.

So I haven't even moved my stuff into the newly built 30x50x14 shop, but now I'm considering either building a climate controlled 12x20 office within this space, or expand the side to give me another 12ft x 50. I'm not really ready to expand externally $$$, but it may be the best alternative to...

I have my well head about 20ft from the shop, and do not have or need interior plumbing. What are the various ways that I can attach a larger faucet/sink to this spigot to have on demand water? Is it as easy as just removing the current spigot, adding a vertical PVC extension, and then...

After using a pro light meter at my Uncle's shop, I decided that 70 foot candles would be adequate light for me in my 30x50 with white vinyl backed insulation. Based on the Electrician's schematic of 70 foot candles at 3ft above the slab, the print-out stated that 20 fixtures placed at 14ft...

Got a 30 day old slab, 4in thick, under cover. No rain, 92 degrees with 42% humidity. Something I have not seen before, but a 12in damp spot in the middle of the slab. And when I say damp, basically a discolored portion that eventually dried later in the afternoon. The concrete was poured...

Our rural County office is out to lunch right now- when your electrical company runs a separate underground service to an unattached shop, is the homeowner responsible for a cleared path to the site, or will the electric company do that? For $250, they will trench and drop the cable up to...

Gents, I'm looking to have my 30x50x14 shop completely wired. The way I look at it, if I have to pay $6K+ to get it done, that I might as well see if any GJ'ers were interested in placing a bid. If so, the zip code is 29671 in Upstate SC, and I'm not looking for any discounts, favors, cheapest...

When it comes to the GJ, there's a lot of detailed information on coatings and sealants in that forum, but my questions are: Does anyone regret not putting any type of sealer/coating on their working garage slab, and Does anyone regret the fact that they did put a sealer or coating? I'm...

Haven't even wired the shop yet, but wanted to seek some opinions. This vapor barrier/insulation is throughout this pole barn. The company advertises it as a R-6, but the builder himself said he thinks it's a great vapor barrier, but not much on insulation. In our milder climate of Upstate...

I realize how important it is to maintain moisture within/on a fresh slab. My question is that the 12ft tall overhead doors are open, and direct sunlight is able to beam into the shop, and onto the slab. Should the garage doors be closed to about half way down to allow moisture to evaporate...

Our shop slab is going to be poured this Wednesday, and short of the wife able to find a local place that sells anchor pots, I'm unsure of what I may use as a 'bombproof' anchor. This anchor will occasionally (twice per year) be used for pulling rolling dead vehicles, up onto the 4 post lift...

How are you guys placing your metal ceilings with the longer truss distances of 10ft and 12ft, without sag? Looks as if you would add more stringers between trusses for the additional support?