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    Plywood walls question and opinions

    I have a 50x50x14 garage. I just got done insulated between the 6x6 poles and did the roof. What I did was cut 4x8 foamboard down to fit between the 6x6 and nailed it to the horizontals 2x4s now I want to cover the insulation up for fire hazard. My idea is 4x8 sheets of plywood screwed to the...
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    How Long after etching to apply epoxy?

    About to do a big project.... 50x50.... how long should I wait after etching the floor to apply epoxy? I'm using muratic acid and brush.... then baking soda and water... then power wash it.... then let it dry... it is in the 80s most of the days....will push most water out... Should I wait 24...
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    Lifts before or after expoxy coating

    I am building a new garage...it's up and concrete is 23 days old... my question is to all the gurus...... it's getting two lifts a 4 post and a 2 post.... would you install the lifts first then expoxy or expoxy then install the lifts.... Main concern would be damaging the expoxy with setting...
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    Foam board insulation r5 walls r10 ceiling

    Have a 50x50x14 garage.... looking to take the chill off in the fall and winter... say on them 25-40 degree day.... my budget will allow r5 1" foam board on walls and 2" r10 on ceiling as a friend has this material very cheap... Is it worth my time? R5 on walls and r10 on ceiling? I do have a...
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    Colored sealer

    I see there are some color sealers out there.... I'm wondering if anyone has any info on them... https://www.directcolors.com/tinted-concrete-sealers/ And also https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.surecretedesign.com/colored-sureseal-water-based/amp/ Anyone have any info? Mainly looking to...
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    Rust bullet vs ghostsheild in terms with oil spills

    I have a 50x50 garage. It will be automotive work. Mainly I want easy oil clean up.... rust bullet will cost me $2400... ghostsheild would run me about $1200... looking for easy application and something that won't soak up oil, antifeeeze, etc, JFK or jacks used, drain pain on wheels etc...
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    Foam board insulation question

    I am at the point where I'm going to insulate my garage. It's a 50x50x14. I just went and bought 1" thick polystyrene boards. 150 of them. Now before you guys get all upset I want to use them as a ceiling and a wall. Killing two birds with one stOne. My plan is to nail em up to my post 8 foot on...
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    Osb plywood 7/16 is it really $12 a sheet now! Located in NJ

    I'm in NJ and lowes is $12 a sheet bulk price... I'm looking to buy 150 sheets..since when did it go from $6-7 a sheet to $12...I then called to the lumber combines and they want $13 a sheet for 150 sheets... I'm in NJ anyone know of any place in NJ cheaper?
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    Best 80-120 gallon air compressor for $1300-1800

    Looking for the best 80-120 gallon air compressor for $1300-$1800.... I know eaton sells theirs for $1800 for their 80 gallon upright polar air silent air ..looking for something runs on single phase 220
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    Linear panel, osb, vs any other ideas?

    I have a 50x50x14. Looking into what to do on the walls and roof. Trying to do the best price effect thing. Lowes has osb for $11.68 a sheet. Menards is $3400 for panel linear... Is there anything else out there that doesn't require studding out the walls. Was thinking plastic of some sort...
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    Can't find the link able LED lights on any of the sites (Costco, BJ, sams!)

    I'm looking for do 34 of the linkable led Costco/BJ/sams led lights but I can not find them online. I'm looking for the ones were I can link 9 of them off one 110v outlet Does anyone have a link where I can purchase them?
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    Which lights should I go with!

    New garage 50x50. 14 foot ceilings. 4 days doors across the front no windows one man door. Was going to do 28 of the James best light fixture ever 4 foot leds but that's a lot of lights to run wire to! I was going to split the bays and have them every 2 feet apart... Does anyone have any...
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    Ghostsheild 8505 vs 8510?

    I'm just looking to do my 2500 square foot garage with something cheap. Looking to do something to mainly for oil stains, transmission fluid.... Trying to figure out the difference between the ghostsheild 8505 and 8510 and how it affect oil repellant
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    How much did electric cost you?

    Hello, my garage was recently finished it's 50x50 with 14' ceilings... I'm doing the wiring myself but just curious how much did it cost you guys for similar building? I mean light fixtures, wiring, outlets, conduit, etc I'm still trying to figure out the lighting I wanna do... I mm thinking...
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    Rust bullet vs a poly... 50x50 garage

    I'm looking for a coating but budget is running thin....I want to have flake in it. Just for looks mainly. I know you can do this with rust bullet but what about the poly? Any experiences from people here? Is rust bullet really on 88 Cents a square foot for a finished product? I'm looking to...
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    Vapor barrier woes.....

    I'm building my 50x50 right now... it's Going to be r13 in walls insulation to metal outside then 4 mil vapor barrier then the durapanels over tbag for the walls... that's fine... My question is when doing the roof how and where do I install a vapor barrier.... My plan was put up the...
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    Insulation question.... covering roof with linar panels where to vapor barrier

    I'm building my 50x50 right now... it's Going to be r13 in walls insulation to metal outside then 4 mil vapor barrier then the durapanels over tbag for the walls... that's fine... My question is when doing the roof how and where do I install a vapor barrier.... My plan was put up the...
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    Vapor barrier question?!

    I'm about to put up my 50x50x14 pole barn.... it orgianlly was going to be spray foam but things changed as unexpected money was spent... Now my plan is to use rigid r10 insulation on walls and blown in roof... My question is this I'm finishing the garage with metal garage liners. My...
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    50x50 layout stage... input welcomed

    I'm building a 50x50 pole barn. I'm strugglling with the layout I should use... It's a car hobbyist shop/repair/restoration.... As of now I'm thinking a 10x12 room in the back corner for a couch and TV and beer fridge. I'm thinking two 4 post lifts near back wall and a 2 post next to them...
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    Flooring ideas for a 50x50..... tiles... epoxy... tile..

    My 50x50 goes up in march.... this is a working garage with lifts and motors on the floor and things dropped by accident... engine and floor jacks rolled around daily... What do you think is the best option for flooring.... standard and leave bare concrete...tiles.... epoxy... Looking for...
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