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When I built my garage with attic trusses it was without insulation and drywall. Extra sprinkler heads had to be installed because of this. The garage has since been spray foam insulated and I'm installing drywall on the ceiling in the attic. Should I remove the sprinkler heads that will be...

Has anyone purchased a TIG from this company? let me know thx matt

My sprinklers were just finished up in my garage / attic with final inspection tomorrow. My garage isn't insulated or drywalled. The fire system does have any anti freeze loop to keep the pipes (PVC) from freezing. I'm in northern Az that does have it occasional cold days. I would like to...

Are Lift Master and Chamberlain the same. I've used Lift Master before but having trouble on where to purchase. I'm looking at the 8550w. thx matt

I'm building my stair stringers (15ft long) right now and was wondering about perpendicular bracing going up between the stringers. The steps and risers will be Trex. Let me know what you think. thx matt

I hoping to used what is called flake flooring, epoxy with color chips in it. It is a new concrete floor. My questions are: 1) How will it hold up to jack stands under my car? 2) What about my heavy floor jack with metal wheels rolling around on it? 3) I do do occasional welding in the garage...

I going to be using 4x8 panel siding w/battens on my upper gable ends and my dormers. Looking at the install instructions it says to only be used on 16" centers. My shear walls are all done with 7/16 OSB and the panel will be going over the sheathing. Can it be installed on 24" centers? Or do I...

The drafts person that did our garage drawings kinda screwed the pooch on how the electrical was to go. So now I trying to get it squared away with plan review. The reviewer is asking for a one line diagram that shows the Main Panel, Sub-Panel, over current protection devises, wiring method and...

Do I need to use Tyvek caulk or will others work? Do I just caulk it to the lower base plate? thx matt

Can Romex be used in open stud walls in my garage? I was told that the wire needs to shielded wire. 2012 IBC. I think plan review missed a few think and I don't want to fail a rough in innspection. thx matt

There are these plastic feet attached to the bottom of the jambs. Should these be taken off at time of install? thx matt

Is there a code that specifies how high the step going into our attic (exterior door) is? How high would you make the step? thx matt

On my stair landing it's being called out for 2-posts to be in the wall to support the knee braces. Should these be framed to the bottom of the plates or should they be made a specific height? See attachment.

After much thought I'm that I want a meter base and disconnect outside and my breakers on a sub-panel in the garage. Any advise for keeping the meter base and disconnect simple. I can't seem to find anything I like. What does the forum on think? thx matt

I going to be putting a 200 amp service on my new garage. What would be the best panel to use? Will be an overhead in and power out the bottom for a sub-panel on the main house. thanks matt

The first pictures of our garage build. Stem walls.

What is the best material to coat the exterior of my stem wall below ground level? thx matt

I used to have a Clopay that was bought @ Home Depot and installed myself. It was insulated and had a metal or aluminum surface on the inside. While looking at the pricing it looks like the prices went way up. I will need a door that is insulated and has the inside panel also. The weather here...

Do you have to use a cripple stud wall on a wall that is on a stepped footing? I have one wall that has 2 - 6" steps. Do they do this because it's easier to frame? IBC2012. thx matt

Is 3/8" OSB (11/32") Structural wood sheathing? Need material for a couple of PFH wall panels. thx matt