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When I built my garage with attic trusses it was without insulation and drywall. Extra sprinkler heads had to be installed because of this. The garage has since been spray foam insulated and I'm installing drywall on the ceiling in the attic. Should I remove the sprinkler heads that will be...

Has anyone purchased a TIG from this company? let me know thx matt

I'm in Prescott.

My sprinklers were just finished up in my garage / attic with final inspection tomorrow. My garage isn't insulated or drywalled. The fire system does have any anti freeze loop to keep the pipes (PVC) from freezing. I'm in northern Az that does have it occasional cold days. I would like to...

Are Lift Master and Chamberlain the same. I've used Lift Master before but having trouble on where to purchase. I'm looking at the 8550w. thx matt

Thx Kaisen, I will brace so it won't rack. Wish I could put a support in but then my trailer won't fit. Hard to have extra room on a 50' wide lot :) thx matt

My stairs are approx. 36" wide. 4 - stringers 9" on center. I read somewhere that Trex steps require a 9" center. I'm going to tie them together at the bottom step across the front. Do you think that if I put perpendicular boards (2 sets) between the top and bottom it will help? thx matt

I'm building my stair stringers (15ft long) right now and was wondering about perpendicular bracing going up between the stringers. The steps and risers will be Trex. Let me know what you think. thx matt

This is exactly what I'm looking for. What exactly is the procedure from start to finish? My slab is brand new and has been curing about 6 months. 4000 psi concrete that was bull floated and hand troweled w/ saw cuts and has been covered with painter's tarps since framing was started. I'm...

Scotty, What is the difference between an epoxy floor and a polyurea? Plus's and minus's. thx matt

I hoping to used what is called flake flooring, epoxy with color chips in it. It is a new concrete floor. My questions are: 1) How will it hold up to jack stands under my car? 2) What about my heavy floor jack with metal wheels rolling around on it? 3) I do do occasional welding in the garage...

Yes, The panels can be used for shear walls and that's why I questioning the nailing. They call for 6" centers on the perimeter nailing which is for the shear walls. thx for the answers matt

I going to be using 4x8 panel siding w/battens on my upper gable ends and my dormers. Looking at the install instructions it says to only be used on 16" centers. My shear walls are all done with 7/16 OSB and the panel will be going over the sheathing. Can it be installed on 24" centers? Or do I...

The drafts person that did our garage drawings kinda screwed the pooch on how the electrical was to go. So now I trying to get it squared away with plan review. The reviewer is asking for a one line diagram that shows the Main Panel, Sub-Panel, over current protection devises, wiring method and...

Do I need to use Tyvek caulk or will others work? Do I just caulk it to the lower base plate? thx matt

Thanks for the help guys :) matt

After talking to the inspectors this morning I was told that I can use MC cable in place of romex. I will double check thou. thx matt

Can Romex be used in open stud walls in my garage? I was told that the wire needs to shielded wire. 2012 IBC. I think plan review missed a few think and I don't want to fail a rough in innspection. thx matt

There are these plastic feet attached to the bottom of the jambs. Should these be taken off at time of install? thx matt

Is there a code that specifies how high the step going into our attic (exterior door) is? How high would you make the step? thx matt