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    Cracks, low spots and dusting repair

    I want to do an epoxy coat to my 30 x 44 shop floor. The floor has several cracks, 2 low spots that collect water when I wash ( and I wash a lot) and some surface dusting in the one side that is used for parking in winter, welding, ect. My time is very limited so I’m wanting to do this in...
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    Dusting floor

    Hi all. I have a 6 year old 30x48 shop that is used as a hobby shop. Sleds, quads, welding, buddies coming over to use car hoist ect, ect. the problem I'm having is the side that sees all the major use is dusting. I originally did put down some densifier because top was soft ( long story ). I...
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    in floor heat with 2 post lift

    i'm running my pex lines tomorrow and would like to prepare for a 2 post lift. i dont have an exact brand/ style of lift picked out. i see they range anywhere from 125''-145'' outside to 100''-120'' inside and i will stay 24'' away from those measurments but how far from the front and side wall...
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    how big for a utility room

    i'm going to use a hot water heater for my infloor heat, i plan on fitting this in a bathroom/ utility room but i want this room as small as possible. how much room do i need for the hot water tank, pressure tank, pump ect?
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    mounting oil heater up high???

    if i mount my heater higher than the fuel tank, will the pump on the heater **** the fuel or will i need to ad a pump??
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    how much for a 30 x 44

    i'm talking with a local contractor to build a 30x44 pole shed. it will have a 14' ceiling, shingles, sideing, tin interior, alot of electrical, hot and cold plumbing, 6 windows, 2 12x12 doors and 2 man doors. i live in alberta so things are pricey, all materials come to $25,000. what should i...
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    pole barn in sand

    is there anything wrong with building a pole barn in a sandy area? ive heard all sorts of opinions from local builders and there all different. some say use a cement plug, some say don't worry about it, one suggested trenching for the poles and set the poles on a 4x6. what do you guys think?
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    piles for 2 post lift ??

    i will be pouring my floor next month and i am pushing 4'' piles [ pipe] in certain areas of the floor. i was going to get mounting measurements for my lift and push a pile at those locations and weld a plate that would end up being flush with the top of floor so i would be mounting directly to...
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    mickey mouse geothermal

    has anyone here ever tried running line around a buried water tank and through the infloor heat system. i have access to excavators so the only cost i could see would be the pump, tank and line. it should also cool you down a little in the summer wouldn't it. i'm not talking trying to rely on...
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    30'x44' shop, what am i missing?

    my wife and i just bought an acreage with no garage so i finally get to build my dream garage. i have a couple hotrods, sled and quad so there is lots of wrenching taking place. just to keep things short i will start with the pad and later i will add the rest of the build, i haven't totally...
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    another newbie

    found this forum while searching for garage pics. looks like a ton of info on here. i will be building a 30'x44' shop next month so i'm doing as much research as i can until then wich means i will have lots of questions. posting my build in general discussions if anyone cars to check it out.
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