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I have a 12x12 over head door, it's 2" thick. I was wondering if a 3/4 hp garage door opener would lift this door??? :headscrat

Getting ready 2 pour outdoor concrete approaches. Should I lay down plastic before the pour or not? Thanks in advance:headscrat

What temp do you all keep the thermostat on, for floor heat in your garage.

Young kid (17) working 4 the contractor, stole 1000ft of romex wire and a 250ft roll from my building. I sure would like 2 spit some beech nut in that dude's eye!!! The cop's are involved but so far no proof. Please share your story's of how you've been robbed. Maybe, just maybe it will calm me...

I was wondering if anyone out there in Garage Journal land could help me w/ a design issue.... I need a suggestion for an outdoor bar ledge. It will be placed under a window sill, on an outside porch w/ a roof over it. The window will be 72" wide, so I guess the bar ledge needs to be at least...

I need advice on a footer concept that my concrete guy is trying to sell me on. I just don't know enough about it to know it it's good/bad or what? Once the dirt work is done he will trench down 2ft. x 8in. wide & pour full with concrete. There will be rebar sticking out the top, then he will...

How thick does it need to be for a 2 post lift? Can I have the 40x60 poured all 4" except where the lift goes? What psi rating should it be? I want to do this project right the first time, but I don't think I need 6" thru the entire shop. Any suggestions on this issue would be greatly...

My building is slated to be built Mid. April, and I want to know if a lift will work in a building with 10ft. sidewalls. I will have scissor trusses, and I think it will work, but just wanted to be sure before signing on the dotted line!!!:headscrat

What are Zip Strips? How much does radiant Floor heating cost for a 40x60? Can someone draw a sketch and/or send a pic of how to insulate the floor/foundation sidewall, for radiant. A cross section view would be very helpful. Thanks in advance for the help!!!!:thumbup:

So far here is whats been determined: 40x60x10, 6" concrete flooring built on a foundation, approx. 3 coarse of block bringing the building 1FT out of the ground, radiant floor heat, scissor trusses, (2) 10x8 O.H.D, (1) 12X12 O.H.D., (2) man doors, several windows, 1/2 bath, kitchen sink, (2)...

We live on a 45acre farm. Our house was built in 1915, we renovated it to make it "our" home. There is a big red barn out back, w/ rough cut beams and wooden dowels as fasteners. We have put a new roof on it to prolong it's life. I joined this forum to get ideas on building a 40x60x12 building...

My building, once constructed will have 2 overhead doors racing south. My concern with this is the wind. We have a prodominant S/SW wind here in Southern Illinois. Does anyone know how I can keep unwanted rain from blowing under the doors & into the shop. I've heard of people finishing the...

I was thinking about building a 40x60 Pole Barn, and would like to get your all's idea about radiant floor heat. Good investment or not? Pro's / Con's, Entire shop or partial.