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    James Hardie Cedar shake siding

    Hey guys, I installed LP smart siding on my garage 2 years and came out great and I also did JH lap siding on my brother's house. My house siding is shot and this spring I am going to tear it off. I love the cedar shake look but prefer not to have pvc moldings on every corner. Is there a way to...
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    trying to figure out how to wire my generator

    Hey guys, now that my dettached garage has a 100 amp from the house, I would love to have a generator in it when a storm comes. I have the Reliance PB30 power inlet switch and the interlock kit. I am confused on how to wire the garage side, for instance does the house get the dual 30 pole...
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    Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Do you heat your garage everyday?

    Hey guys, I finally have heat in my garage (NG). I am curious, if you guys aren't planning to be in your garage for a week or so do you keep the heat on ?? If so what temperature?
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    My Modine Hot Dawg is coming in :)

    Hey guys, Happy Holidays. I have a 30x30 garage with 19ft ceiling. I am going to be installing the Hot dawg heater off the wall (company makes mounting brackets) and I do not want vent through the roof. I rather not have any holes in my roof and I just had it spray foamed. Question to you guys...
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    Floating wall rack

    hey guys, I tried a search and I possibly do not know the proper name for it. I have a garage with a cathedral style ceiling and would like to build a overhead rack coming off the wall and have support chains at the end that are mounted at the wall as well.ANy of you guys build one of these?? I...
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    I am so confused about the after cooler setup's

    Hi guys, picked up a Champion VR5-8 and would like to install a aftercooler. I was looking at the Derale 13700 trans cooler that some people use but it only has 6an fittings which is 3/8, wouldnt that be a restriction? I also saw on here guys using the Hayden oil cooler,it has 3/4 inlets but...
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    Getting my new air compressor delivered in about a month

    Hi everyone, finally getting my dream air compressor. I have been researching for months on after coolers and decided to use 3/4 copper piping on the wall with drains on the bottom. I understand there is a thousand ways of doing this what I need help on is water separators, who makes an...
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    Insulation question, please jump in

    Hey guys. Like everything else today , foam insulation has gotten more expensive and is now out of my budget. My garage walls are completely insulated but not my roof joists which I was planning to foam and install metal roof paneling inside. This will be a heated garage. My question is this...
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    Picked this up for $1800

    Mac 88x30 toolbox. Bought it from the orig owner and it is excellent cond and USA made. I think I did well. What surprises me is the bottom bigger drawers only have one slider on each side but do have cutout's to add another slider. What a dumb design, such a large draw but only 2 sliders. the...
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    light under car when on 2 post lift?

    Hey guys. I am thinking of mounting some lights on bottom of wall that is 16in away from lift. I am hoping, if angled right, they will light under the car. Have any of you tried this?
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    I cant figure this out, please help

    Hey guys, I installed the plywood walls in my garage and now wiring up the outlets. I used #6ga 3 way wire for my 50 amp outlets (welders) and piggy backed the outlets around the garage so I can move my welding cart around if needed. Problem is all the 240 volt 50 amp outlets I see only have...
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    "Metal Sales" roof panels that HD sells

    hey guys, There is no Mernards on Long Island and I want to install white metal roofing on my garage ceiling. Any of you guys used roof paneling from HD or Lowes?? I need 12' sections and must be in white. HD sells them for $40 a piece, 12' x 3'. I dont even know if thats a good price...
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    Location of heater matters?

    Hey guys, the side gable ends of my 28x32 garage is 19' tall while the back wall is 10' tall. Would it better and more comfortable for me if the modine was up higher at the gable end compared to the 10' wall???
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    gas line burial connection

    hey guys, planning to run 125' gas line (1.25) to my exterior garage. Qhat I am not sure about is can I run it through my foundation into my basement and connect it to the main line or does it have to go the meter?
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    cdx plywood on walls?

    Hey guys. I can get a very good deal on 3/4 cdx plywood for $20 a sheet. But. Ot sure if it is wise to install then on my garage walls interior. Any comments on this?
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    shocked at a drywall quote

    Hey guys. I am still looking into options on how to finish my walls and ceiling. So for the hell of it I asked a professional drywall guy to give me a quote on installation and tape. I buy ALL materials, he wants $50 for every board (4x8x10) installed and taped. So $4000 to drywall my garage...
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    I feel I got a killer deal, what ya think?

    Arcan 20 ton lift with tons of accessories for $250. Everything works. The block with the holes in is funky, is it press bushings in??
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    Who makes a quality motion lights?

    I want to buy a few for my garage. Must be bright and work right but I see alot of complaints on amazon about water intrusion and quality issue, even with lithonia, rab and eaton. I guess nothing is made like the old days??
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    Going to start my siding project

    hey guys, I am going to start putting up my LP smart Siding this weekend and some guidance. I understand about the expansion rates, clearances, flashing and priming fresh cuts. The question is about the nails. I have a full box of Double Dipped Galvanized Nails from MAzeNails for cement siding...
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    Rafter vents not needed with Spray Foam?

    GM everyone, electrical is almost done so looking to insulate the garage. I know spray foam adds strength to the structure and does not absorb moisture (closed cell) so I am trying to go this route but it is about 35% more then open cell :( So my questions to you guys...… Both companies I...
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