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    baffle board at eaves

    I am going to be blowing in 12+ of insulation, not batts sorry for confusion. Board is acting as a blocker and a space for air flow from eave to ridge vent. like matt i posted. The insulation will not touch roof. The cavity just behind board will have batt insulation for the wall portion. The...
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    baffle board at eaves

    I am useing these foam poly insulation boards as a blocker for my vented eaves. I will have r19 behind them but not to the steel roof panel. Theres is about a 3 inch gap between tp of board to roof to allow for air flow. Will this work? Decided some more blocking with baffles from HD.
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    1" Natural Gas riser install

    when you bring up the gas pipe riser dont have it tight to wall. The fittings to go inside or just to put on gauge will not clear wall when you try to install them.
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    pole barn metal roof? clear panel

    they are skylight panels, now that i put a ceiling in it will block all the light. thanks for the replys
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    pole barn metal roof? clear panel

    My pole barn roof has ribbed metal and 6 clear panels on it. I have tin and a vapor barrier on ceiling. plan is to have blown in inulation on top of the tin/vapor barrier in the attic. Do i need to remove replace the clear panels with metal? Will condensation be a issue on clear panels once I...
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    Ground routing in pole shed

    a few pics. In new york 2 ground rods tied into ground bar in sub panel. #4 copper 1/2 conduit to go just outside barn.
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    blown in insulation?

    I am going to insulate pole barn ceiling and my guestion is can I combined different types of insulation? The attic cat pink stuff and green fiber? I know i may a different machine to rent for the project.
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    size motor for garage door?

    Thanks for all info. Getting more estimates right now. Light use 1 or 2 times a day hollow tube, jackshaft mount, lift master 8500
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    size motor for garage door?

    I have a 12x13 garage door in my pole barn and not sure how to size the right wall mount (jackshft) opener. It is insulated and has a row of windows. Local installer wants $1000+. I dont need all the extras like mobile, wifi, just remote and push button.
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    trench size?

    progress pics over the last few months.
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    Sealer ?

    Anyone use this type of sealer. I have a new slab 30×48 all washed and cleaned ready to go. Instructions say spray or roll or pad, what's the best method?
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    The Official Post A Picture Of Your Floor Thread

    This is better than a new pick up truck!
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    1/2 tubing layout plan?

    Great ideas.bought my materials through same place. Do you put wire mesh down first or on top of pex tubing? Pic shows on top?
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    1/2 tubing layout plan?

    Thanks for the info, right now just using paper and pencil
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    1/2 tubing layout plan?

    yeldogt-I have seen alot of your post on this subject. thanks for sharing your knowledge.This barn will be used mainly storage during winter months ,with a small area for general homeowner work shop, bench top work, small projects, auto repairs on my teenagers junk first cars!!I will be putting...
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    1/2 tubing layout plan?

    My tubing supply company will not give me a design layout unless I buy entire heating package. I will put that in later as the budget lets me.Planning on 5"of concrete 30x48 insulated slab,Need a layout design to get me started, plan on having heating unit in the middle of the 48ft side on wall...
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    pole barn,side slab insulation? w/pic

    I changed plans for heating barn. put stone in for 5inch concrete slab and heat with wood stove or other options. Now I am going for infloor radiant heat. Digging down the side between post is a pain but needs to be done,. along with excavating out 7 inches of stone. Should I run the 2 inch foam...
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    trench size?

    I will go bigger on water line as it is uphill also. We do get a frost here in ny, but rarely gets past 12inches. The gas and water will be different at house from the electric and spare conduits. Same area at the barn though.Called around for trench width size and, walk behinds are only good...
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    trench size?

    60 amp breaker in main panel to a 100 amp sub panel in barn. Will have 50 amp rv circuit, welder,air comp, lighting, fans, boiler for radiant floor heat. Barn is 30x48x14 and #2 cu xlp is free! So a trencher will not be big enough?
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    trench size?

    Will be digging a trench for sub feed out to barn around 150ft.. from 200amp main panel in house. wire size 2-2-2-4 copper in 2 inch or 1 1/2 sch 40 conduit pvc. Also a 3/4 plastic water line, 1inch plastic gas line,and 2 more 3/4 sch 40 conduit for future. I would like to rent a trencher and do...
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