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I've tried Google but must not be using the correct terms. I'm putting together a hybrid steel/wood garage. The gambel roof is 18 feet at the peak and one side has a steep slope away from the building making the use of a ladder hazardous. I've got a scissor lift for some of the work but...

I'm trying to make some precise measurements and was looking at the Bosch GLM measurers. It seems like I could set up a target on one end and then move the measurer to the other side to precisely mark the distance by marking the back of the unit. Any concerns with this method? They claim it...

I have a pretty big project coming up with my garage. I'm going to be demo'ing my existing barn and then getting a concrete foundation and slab poured. Here's where the advice comes in: Part of the project will be drilling 40 1/2" DIA, 6" deep holes into the concrete for the wedge anchors...

I'm getting everything lined up for my steel construction garage. It will be a steel truss design and I need to anchor the columns in place with wedge anchors. The columns will be located atop my piers and I'm planning on using Wedge Anchors (1/2" x 7") to anchor the columns. As I'm looking...

I'm tearing down a shed on my property and erecting a 24'x36' steel truss Garage manufactured by Worldwide Steel. I've figured out I need to get a soil test done (county requirements) and the guy is coming by today to do that. I'll have the results in 2-3 weeks. I'll also be getting my...

I wanted to pass on my thankfulness for the breadth of the discussion on this forum. I have been doing a lot of research for building a garage on my property to replace a barn that's falling apart. I couldn't afford custom construction and was attracted to some Amish modular garages that were...

After a bit of research I've found a reputable installer for Carolina Carport. I'm planning on getting a 26x31 enclosed building but I think the only garage door types that comewith it are the rollup type. Any experience installing a conventional garage door on these? Could I just get 10x8...

Quick introduction: Retired Marine, Husband, Father of Five Kids. I have been trying to do my own research for the past week and would like any advice the forum can offer. 1. I'm planning on tearing down an old shed that's falling apart and want to replace it with something big enough for my...