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Can anyone recommend a good source for figuring out I-joist size for ceiling? I need to span 20ft, 24in OC if possible, no attic space above, and insulation and most likely ribbed pvc panel for covering.

Going to be framing out the inside of my shop soon in order to insulate it. I have 2 wall sections like this (see my attachment) where the window is up tight to the post so i can't run any full length studs on that side. I also plan on putting ceiling joists that will sit on top of this wall...

My pole barn was built with a insulation wrap added before they put the metal on. See attached photos. How should I go about dealing with this when I stud this out and add more insulation? I am assuming this wrap acts as a moisture barrier, I really don't know for sure its plastic backed...

Looking for recommendations for a ceiling fan controls. I have a house that was built in 1980 the ceiling fans that are here now I am guessing were added at a later time than it was built as it only has 14/2 wiring, so the wall switch controls both fan and light so you have to manually use the...

Location: SE WI Building: 20x30 Pole building Current Insulation: Some sort of wrap or blanket that was installed before the metal was put on walls and roof. I assume the wrap is a vapor barrier as well as its plastic backed, and I been heating it in the winter so far with a propane torpedo and...

I have a Security/ Dusk to Dawn type of light fixture that takes a M90 metal halide bulb. I believe the ballast is going in it. I haven't torn the light apart yet to see what ballast I need for it yet but I have done some quick searches online to see what the prices are going for and they look...

Can I use the same glue I use for plumbing pvc pipes for pvc conduit or are they 2 different kinds of glue?

Looking for options on how to deal with a roughly finished cement floor in my shop. Can you put down any of the epoxy type of finishes on thick enough to level out the roughness. I don't think whatever previous home owner built this polebarn ever considered making it a shop. It has a very...

Bought this property a few months back and need to update the power in my pole barn so I can use it for a shop. Here is my current power situation in my shop. House side has a single 20a breaker that feeds a 10 gauge wire out to a pole with a 30a RV receptacle, from there it continues on to...

Hello, From South Eastern WI. Recently purchased a different house with 3.65 acres of land and has attached 2 car garage with a 20x30 polebarn. Been googling different things in regards to insulation, heating, electrical, and such. This site is almost always at the top of each search and I...