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    *Pls* help w/ light layout - Drawing Incl - 20x27 att

    *Please* help w/ light layout - Drawing Included Looking for some help on best design layout on my att gar, furnace is drawn in the corner which is throwing me off. Usually one car parked in gar on the left side, garage is sometimes a hang out spot. cabinets on one wall are 24" deep work...
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    Whos using the MAXLITE 4803 fixture and LED bulbs from sticky thread?

    Who is using the MAXLITE LED ready housing best light fixture from the first sticky thread? I have a 24x27 garage, looking for pictures of how many and light output as well as if your happy with them? Lots of options now including wrap housings and 0-10v dimming options on some fixtures...
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    Any1 using 6" Recessed Can Lights In Garage?

    Curious of spacing and level of happiness with them, thinking of going canless and throw them on a dimmer... I do not need 100 foot candles as garage is mainly a hangout area, no car work etc. so the shop light option is no good for my use. size 20 wide x 27 deep, 9 ft ceiling
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    Anyone plywood garage ceiling? 24” o/c

    Curious to see pics and what type of ply? Staggered joints perpendicular to truss. Thanks
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    Insulating Garage - Wind Block Under Vent Shutes?

    In process of insulating garage with fiberglass batts - R30 unfaced (perpedic) on top R13 faced (parallel w truss) Put up the duravent rafter shutes and extended them past the top plate a few inches (4-6") into the soffit area Question: My plan was to cut pieces of the fiberglass and stuff it...
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    Looking for ideas for wall paneling - 12' walls

    looking for ideas outside of the durapanel linder for my barn walls...anyone else use a unqiue combination of materials to limit horizontal seams
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    heater size question.....again...michigan here

    heater size question.....again...Reznor 30 vs 45k UDAP 27x24x9 attached garage. R13 walls, R43 in ceiling. Insulated Garage Door, two man doors, one window over work bench. Looked all over online and searched the website for recommendations. I get not oversizing the heater. Probably maintain...
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    5/8 Plywood Strips on Gar Ceiling - what fasteners

    Looking to do a faux ship lap ceiling in garage...cheaper than the knotty pine; doesnt need paint etc etc Ceiling is 2x4 on 2' centers Was thinking 5/8 ply ripped down to about 12" widths, stagger the joints What should i fasten to ceiling with? I have a 16 ga finish nailer with 3 finish...
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    Unfinished Garage Ceiling Insulation 2' 2x4 Centers, Roll or Batts

    Looking to insulate unfinished garage ceiling which is 24" center 2x4 truss. 27 x 24 two car garage Looking between all three big box (what is in stock at each) stores I have a few options 1) Buy R13 Faced Roll fiberglass (23" x 32') ---This would provide no seems although not quiet sure...
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    Reznor UDAP 45 Exhaust Vent Options

    Looking at different options to run the B Vent vertical through the roof; with mounting the unit in the corner of garage. The picture below helps explain my two options. Option 1 - run the exhaust directly through the roof where the unit will be mounted in corner of garage. From gutter probably...
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    Reznor UDAP vs Hot Dawg - 45K what is quieter?

    Reznor UDAP 45K vs Hot Dawg HD45A - 45K what is quieter? Looking at tech specs listed online MODINE Hot Dawg HD45A 45K BTU @ 5' 57 db Reznor UDAP 45K BTU @ 15' 40 db Obviously the distance further away will be quieter, trying to do a apples to apples comparison. Reznor is around $300 more...
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    Recommendation on insulate att garage ceiling - Michigan

    I have 2x4 rafters which are 2' on center. What is best way to insulate..not looking to blow insulation, would prefer a combination of batts or roll type insulation. 1) Put standard fiberglass insulation that's appropriate for the climate (probably R-38) between the joists. Since this...
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    20x27 Att Garage Furnace Size - 30k or 45k - Modine or Reznor - Michigan

    Walls of attached garage R13 with sheetrock, looking to insulate ceiling (2' centers) with insulation (not sure best approach with 2' centers 2x4 rafters. Anyways What size recommended furnace 30k or 45k? Also looking for quiet operation, are the reznor much more quiet on the hot dawg? Thanks
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    Existing garage floor drain

    Prior owner had installed garage floor drain (sloped slab) (1.5”) pvc that discharged into yard underground (my guess). I noticed floor wasn’t draining so I dug about 4’ from exterior of garage and found the 1.5” pvc pipe about 18” below grade. It had a break in it. My question - since it is...
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    Ideas for wall covering 12' wall in garage

    Ive used the search criteria...any suggestions for wall covering on a 12' wall? Does t1-11 come in 12' height sections; I know LP smart side sells a 38 series 4x12 but my local distributors do not sell the product...looking to limit seems
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    Another....lighting layout help request! Drawing Included 20x27x9 Attached

    Lighting layout help request-Drawing Included 20x27x9 Hey guys, looking to insulate and update electrical (lighting) in my att garage. I attempted a drawing..dimensions are 27x20x9 ceilings framed at 24 on center with 2x4 on bottom truss. The garage has a jog on a 45 degree angle I attempted...
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    Multiple Attempts to Buy Harbor Freight 44 Bottom/Top/Side Cab's - All Damaged!

    Over last 3/4 weeks I have been to two different HF's / multiple times.. (due to local inventory) - to buy a 44 bottom and top, and two side lockers. First brought home the 44 top - the lid was horribly damaged and the bottom corner was dented severely (returned). Next bought the 44 bottom...
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    Michigan 28x26x9 attached garage furnace sizing?

    Hi, Looking to add heat in my attached 28x26x9 garage. Walls are combination of R13/R15 (older construction) and dry-walled (one adjoining wall to home). Ceiling on garage is 2x4 on 24" center truss..looking for suggestions on insulation.. ---Was thinking of using R13 parallel then use R30...
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    Garage Door Question Over Open Water / Boat Well

    Hello, Looking for creative way to stop garage door over open water / boat well. Some folks have said to put a through-bolt in the bottom of the track for the door to stop against..seems kinda sketchy. Finish Opening is 12', garage door width is 12'. It will be connected to garage door opener...
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    Window Framing Question

    Redoing a window opening and have a question. Outside king stud to king stud dimension is 65.5” Subtract the 2x4 king stud width on each side equals 62.5” remain Window (vinyl with nail flange) calls for rough opening of 60” / actual window with 59.5” What combination of trimmer studs do I...
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