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    Attic truss loading and shelves?

    My trusses are built for 40 psf, that's average material weight distributed over the square footage of the floor as I understand it. So if I have a free standing shelf that takes up 10 sf, it should be safe to hold 400lbs minis shelf weight, correct? Second question, if I build shelves that...
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    Violating the NEC 1 wire at a time... I need advice

    My garage addition is coming along, need to update that thread, however I feel this question belongs in electrical. Planning the layout for electrical and the more I learn the less I know... Existing: Main Breaker Panel located on exterior of house, Shed sub panel fed from Main by buried 4...
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    Garage Build Thread: DIY Questions

    Went ahead and made a dedicated thread for documenting my garage build. Mainly for questions about things I don't understand and to provide a place for others to find answers. To start off, I am currently in the process of gathering quotes for concrete work. While waiting I am compiling a list...
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    Green Douglas Fir pre cut studs?

    Working on getting everything together for my attached garage addition and with the price of lumber I've been shopping around. I came across 104 5/8" pre cut Green Douglas Fir for half the price of southern yellow pine. From what I've read it is common to use Douglas Fir for stud walls and my...
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    Real estate improvement and out pricing the neighborhood with a new metal building

    My question is aimed at real estate professionals or those in the know. A little background. I currently live on 1.25 acres located within the city limits, home was built in 2006, nice 1440 sqft starter home my wife and I bought. We have 2 girls who love the outdoors and we plan to bring them...
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    Intro, longtime reader, new member from South Texas

    Hi, all. Ive been reading the forum posts on and off for a few years. Finally decided that using the resource without contributing was selfish, I also have questions. Located along the muddy waters of the Gulf Coast so some of my questions will pertain to rust mitigation and foundations. I...
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