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    Help Framing eaves and returns

    :confused:I am looking for some guidance on how to figure out the angles on these eaves and wave returns. Here are some pics of what stage I am at and some mockups I am trying. Also attached is the picture it is supposed to look like
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    Garage with 2nd floor wood deck snootiness question

    I have a 24x24 2 car sitting on a monolithic poured slab in the northeast. I would like to add my stairs/small landing from the outside up to the attic but unsure if the sonotubes should be 4’ down below the frost line since the garage floats on its slab. Thoughts/experiences? If this was...
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    Girder Roof Truss Hanger Question

    I currently ran into a problem when putting up my girder truss and trying to run the valley truss. The bracket will not center the vally truss in the center of the inside corner Does anyone know if someone makes a off the shelf connector (simpson) that takes an inside corner and forms a 45deg...
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    Advice: 24x24 w/ unique roof and room above

    I am building a 24'x24' garage with a 12/12 4 gable roof. I am ready to pour concrete as soon as the frost in NY breaks. Any tips on the forming? Should i use plywood, OSB, MDF? I am pouring your standard monolithic slab per NYS code but going a little deeper 18" and a little wider. Here are...
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    Vintage Compressor Motor RPm?

    I am wondering if anyone has seen a motor like this. I need to know if it's 1725 or 3450 rpm. No tags on it anywhere
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    Quincy 2 Stage 310 Help

    I have an older 310 2 stage compressor mounted on an 80 gallon tank. It has always been slow to build pressure in the tank (15mins). I believe it was always due to the older slow speed motor and pulley ratio i have. Compressor =14" Motor = 4" Motor speed = 1725 RPM at compressor 492 The...
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    NYS - code variance for slab larger than 600

    Has anybody been successful with obtaining a variance to the 600 square-foot max requirement for slabs. In my state they only allow you to build 600 ft.² otherwise you need for frost protection 5 foot below grade. I want to go about 900 ft.² and I don't want to spend the money on full frost...
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    High gloss VCT wax

    What do you guys use for your vct a to get that high gloss commercial shine? Has anyone used zep? This one http://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-1-gal-Wet-Look-Floor-Polish-ZUWLFF128/100619257
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    VCT Floor Wax

    What VCT Floor wax is everyone using, and what is the process? I was looking at this product, has anyone used it. 365 floor finish finish http://www.janilink.com/product_info.php?products_id=4708&cPath=38 I do not want to epoxy over my VCT, i am just looking for a mirror shine that i can...
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    Mr Heater Big Max - Not Working

    This is the begining of the 3rd year for my big max. It worked a few times then i came home today and the garage was cold. I get a code 2 flashs that says "system lock out, failed to detect or sustain flam. Current signal at flame terminal <.6 Microamps. Any idea on which part went bad...
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    My VCT Install - With Pics

    Here is how its coming so far, one bay at a time. I have not stripped it and waxed it yet. I am just waiting on the self leveling filler to dry so i can razor it off level and finish the last bay. I am amazed at how fast this stuff goes down. I can trowel out a 12x25' area in 20mins, and lay...
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    VCT Install

    I just picked up my Armstrong VCT Tile from Lowes. I did pretty good on the price. I bought three colors, 51910,51820,51915, turns out HD had a cheaper price on the 51910 (32.85 box of 45) and lowes wanted 40.05. I called lowes cust service and they price matched it to 32.85 then took 10% off...
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    Diamond Grinding? - See Pics

    I am still up in the air on what product to put down on my floor. I built the house 2 years ago, tommorow and the floor is about 26months old. I take care of it, but never sealed it with the intention i may do epoxy, this is what its starting to do. This started in the winter of last year right...
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    Has anyone used ROCKSOLIDFLOORS?

    :eyecrazy: https://www.rocksolidfloors.com/about/rocksolid-comparison.html I am comparing this to epoxy-coat's product. The most common problem i see is the hot tire peal. What do you guys think
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    4" Single Wall Fas N Seal 60" STAINLESS STEEL Vent Pipe

    4" Single Wall Fas N Seal STAINLESS STEEL FSVL6004 Vent Pipe Stainless Steel Used for a tankless hot water heater for less than 1 year. New this sells for over $100-125 online Selling $75 Each, Prefer Local Pickup (ALBANY NY), can ship if needed. If you are not familar with this type of pipe...
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    4" DuraVent 36" W2-3604 Stainless Steel FasNSeal Double Wall

    DuraVent W2-3604 Stainless Steel FasNSeal 36 Inch Double Wall Used for a tankless hot water heater for less than 1 year. New this sells for over $175online, 225 local. Selling $115 Each, Prefer Local Pickup (ALBANY NY), can ship if needed. If you are not familar with this type of pipe it is...
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    Mr Heater 75k

    I am looking to add heat to my garage. I have done alot of research on here but still have some questions on what size heater and the vent pipe. I have a 24x36 garage that need some heat in: - 24' x 24' of it has a vaulted ceiling at 9/12 pitch to 14.5' ceiling. R19 insulation in the ceiling...
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    What to use for a NG garage heater

    I am currently looking for a heater for my garage. I would like to install the exhaust horizontal under my soffit but have concerns about unburnt exhaust residiue on my siding or under my sofit. Is this ever a problem? I know if it was high efficiency and exhausted through PVC i would not have...
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    Epox Coat Sale - Should i buy?

    I am still up in the air about epoxy coating my floor. I just built a new house and we plan on staying here for 20-30yrs. I am afraid it is going to peel, the epoxy-coat.com website says its warrented for lifetime to the original owner. Has anyone had any experience with this product, any...
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    T8 High Bay Fluorescents

    What do you guys think about the units for 117.22? I have a 15' tall ceiling and wasnt sure how many of these i need in a 24x36' garage. And if i should go with the 4pack or 6pack http://www.1000bulbs.com/category/fluorescent-fixtures/ I never heard of this brand
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