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    Trex

    I already own the Trex that I will use as base in my shop. My question is, is there an adhesive that would hold it to the sheetrock. I would rather not drill and screw it on.
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    garage door CHI vs Cloplay

    Probably not a big deal but need to ask. Have you had direct comparison with these two mfg.'ers? I need to buy a 7' x 16' door. The price is pretty close so it comes to dependability, which is better? Cloplay or CHI?
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    expansion tank

    Does it matter where the expansion tank is within the system? I see it mounted in numerous locations. Cold side? hot side? in front of the recirc pump? ???
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    Rustoleum or Sherwin Williams- garage epoxy

    What should I use for my garage floor?
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    spikes

    As I watch videos on You tube about garage coatings I see installers using what appears to be athletic shoes rather than spikes. Any input on pros and cons to that?
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    type of tile saw??

    What is the most versatile wet saw? There is the table style or arm style. The armed saws generally have a lot stronger motor than the tables. What is the most versatile?
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    baseboard

    I want to use 8" aluminum diamond plate as base in my shop. Good idea? Bad idea?
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    astronomical light switch

    What brands of astronomical switch have you used? The soffit lights on my shop are currently on dusk to dawn with photo cell but I do not like it that lit up all night long. Any preferences?
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    Floor heat- do it yourselfer?

    My new 30x40' shop uses a pre-stressed concrete plank floor which is suspended on a concrete fountation thus there is an upper level and lower level. I'm planning on radiant floor heat. I've got a friend that says he can install the floor heat. I trust his judgement but wonder if this is for the...
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    gas storage

    Would a Jobox or similar be a good storage container for gasoline cans? Would fume buildup be a safety concern?
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    security

    With the advent of many different homeowner security systems I'm wondering what I should be doing for wiring or ?? What are you doing? Home? Shop? ??
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    Rapidair

    I just installed a Rapidair M7500 in new shop before the insulators and sheetrockers close the walls in next week. Awesome system!
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    air system

    My new shop is just framed but not finished. I am considering installing a Rapidair system in the walls. Of course the first thing I think of is leaks inside the walls. EEEK! It would be a clean install to have the airlines inside the walls but what might be the consequences. Thoughts?
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    High bay???

    The walls of my shop are 14'. That seems to be borderline high bay or std height. Is it really going to matter what fixture I use?
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    electric heat

    I am building a 30x40 14' tall shop. What would be the best way to heat using electric heat? baseboard? wall heaters? furnace? I plan to keep the shop heated to about 50 deg. My thoughts are that it is going to take "X" kilowatts to heat the space regardless of the configuration. Is it that...
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    ceiling fan

    Do you have a ceiling fan? I am still building a shop with 14' sidewalls and considering if it would warrant ceiling fan to circulate warm air in the winter. The bldg size is 30'x40', Big *** Fans recommends a 10' fan.
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    Jib hoist

    Anybody used a jib hoist in your shop? Wished you had one? Glad you don't?
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    choosing an air compressor

    What do you look for?
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    door size??

    I'm building a 30 x 40 shop and deciding on size of the two doors. Is 10' adequate or 12' necessary? Should I consider 1 large, say 20' door? The side wall will be 14' so looking @ 12' high
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    plans?

    Did you buy plans? Im building a 30x40 shop, and wondering if Ineed plans. Thoughts?
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