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    Was this wire mesh laid correctly?

    Hi, having problems with my 2200+ sq ft of concrete that was poured in April. I went back and looked at some security footage I have, and see they only used wire mesh for about half of the pad. I know there are mixed opinions on wire mesh, but just trying to gauge from the community how...
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    Help me understand how electrician set this sub panel up

    I can’t follow this guy when he’s explaining this to me. I have no electrical experience, but just doesn’t seem right to me. 100 amp sub panel in detached garage. What are those 2 vertical metal pieces inside the bus bars? It looks like he connected the EGC to it? I thought those were...
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    Feedback on new garage electrical/light layout

    Hello all. I have a new garage and we’re going to do the electrical and lights in June prior to putting BCX walls up, with open ceiling. Batt insulation in walls and closed cell foam insulation on underside of roof. My goal is to future proof the garage for all of my potential needs. Current...
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    Feedback on layout for inside of new garage

    Hi all - I just had my 24’ wide x 32’ long garage built. Purposes: workshop, work on cars, and car parking/storage. I got a great deal on 16 piece Husky heavy duty cabinets. Also bought 2 72” matte blue husky storage chests. I am looking for general feedback on things I may be missing or...
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    Concrete lip on new garage?

    Hi guys - breaking ground on new 24x32 garage today, and need to make a decision on a concrete lip. Do I need one? Will be rolling jacks and even a 4 post lift on casters in/out of garage occasionally. I’d prefer not to have one, but don’t want to make a mistake. Garage door will face west, so...
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    How does this car lift orientation look for new garage?

    24x32. Can’t go bigger bc zoning. Want to plan this out so I can have concrete poured deeper where posts will go. I’m not seeing much benefit to a diagonal lift. Anything else I should consider? These are my actual vehicles drawn to scale, each small box is 1’ x 1’. The rogue will probably...
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    Help w/ open ceiling & insulation - new build considerations

    Hi all. I’m in the process of planning my 24x32, 10’ wall detached garage build in NE Ohio. I want to keep the roof open (kayak, paddle board, bike storage + car lift). I also want to heat/cool the space. What is the most effective way to plan the build for this? For both cost and energy...
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