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    Interior metal wall opinions

    It’s time to finish off the inside walls of my 26x40 in N. Indiana. Ceiling is metal with R30 insulation. Walls are R19 fiberglass. One option is putting metal on the walls also. Any pro or con opinions? My first thought was 1/2 plywood to make it easy to hang “whatever” on the walls...
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    metal ceiling access options

    metal ceiling is 12' high, r38 blown in insulation. 4ft spacing on the trusses. i dont expect to access the attic more than once a year. not used for storage I dont like the way this access panel just lifts up and gets set on top of the cellouse. so, any suggestions to raise/lower when...
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    faced or unfaced?

    26x40x12 pole barn already has blown in celloulse in attic. location is Norwest Indiana. eventually will have Mr heater style furnace. I can get 8'wide r19 unfaced or white vinyl backed rolls. any thoughts on which is preferred? if unfaced is used i assume a 6 mil vapor barrier is needed anyway.
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    Automotive Scan tool suggestions

    Don’t see anything recent on this…. Any ideas for a scan tool I can use on obd2 and interface with my 4x4 system? Need to trouble shoot 2017 Colorado z71 giving ”service 4wd” Message. I assume anything that reads those codes will be able to read engine codes and reset CEL if needed. other...
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    expanded or extruded?

    i have the concrete floor down in my new 26x40 pole barn with 12ft ceiling. had insulation blown into attic space. now it's time for wall insulation. Location is NW indiana. Thinking of putting 2" or 3" of foam board in. water absorption and insulation properties look similar- there is a...
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    Plan electric service in new build

    This is my first question about a new build. pole barn will be basic 26x40 about 75’ away from house. insulated, with LED lights, electric door opener, tv, fridge. Maybe someday a lift and electric welder. I need to size wire and panel. 100 amp service would be ideal but probably not needed...
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