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JulienBG

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Very nice cabinets !
What is the make, reference? I am looking for the exact same setup.

Thanks



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Before:

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During:

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Oh, and a party from last night:

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Jim :cool:
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Just finished the whole thing. Great read, beautiful work and landscaping. Looks like you're gonna have that million dollar house before you're finished.

That French door worries me a little bit. Looks like a perfect set up for a smash and grab. I'd at least get a deadbolt keyed on both sides and some steel mesh or bars bolted across the windowed part so they can't just kick and walk through. Also a good padlock through the sliders to keep the garage door from going up when you're gone. Just don't forget to remove it before you hit the garage door opener.
 
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TOMMAY said:
Just finished the whole thing. Great read, beautiful work and landscaping. Looks like you're gonna have that million dollar house before you're finished.

That French door worries me a little bit. Looks like a perfect set up for a smash and grab. I'd at least get a deadbolt keyed on both sides and some steel mesh or bars bolted across the windowed part so they can't just kick and walk through. Also a good padlock through the sliders to keep the garage door from going up when you're gone. Just don't forget to remove it before you hit the garage door opener.
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Hi Tommay,

Thanks, it has been a lot of work. The french door has a dead bolt, and an electronic lock. I am making a steel grid style cover for the windows.

I always padlock the garage door when out of town. The advantage of being on a main street is a lot of traffic, both foot and auto, so breaking in is a public thing, and I also have both doors on the house alarm.
 
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Sorry, the Can Am is my wife's, though I ride it too.

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It is a 2013 we picked up last month for less than half the new price, with 1400 miles on it.
 
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Jim, thanks for sharing..:thumbup:

A neighbour and good friend of mine has a Can Am and I have been privileged to take it for a spin. They are different but just and an awesome bike to ride.:thumbup:

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That will protect it from the weather.

Do you get the sun or rain from that direction?

Dressing up the entrance immensely. Thanks for sharing. Any more
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Yes, that looks great. I would love to do that over my man door on my barn.
 
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captain14 said:
That will protect it from the weather.

Do you get the sun or rain from that direction?

Dressing up the entrance immensely. Thanks for sharing. Any more
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Yeah, afternoon sun every day. Rain seems to move around some.

Thanks, we like the look, and being out of the rain going in, plus our porch was dry of ice this morning.

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Thanks for sharing the build process of the door
Overhang.

Certainly many of us can use that as a basis for an idea to build something similar.

I do like the idea you painted everything prior to installation.

And there is your HF modified motorcycle trailer earning it's keep again.
 
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captain14 said:
Thanks for sharing the build process of the door
Overhang.

Certainly many of us can use that as a basis for an idea to build something similar.

I do like the idea you painted everything prior to installation.

And there is your HF modified motorcycle trailer earning it's keep again.
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And again and again. It has been invaluable in home ownership. Especially if you do not own a truck.
 
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One more hint. Make it 35" wide. It makes shingling WAY easier. At 36" I had to piece it all together and one pack of shingles barely was enough.
 
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Anciliary to the garage extension is a paver expansion with water and electrical.

I laid out the pipes, conduit and water, to ensure I have it available for my outdoor kitchen, and to move the backyard hose to the actual back yard. I will be running 12Volt wiring as well, for the outdoor lighting.

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Jim

First... outstanding build and great use of a smaller space!

I noticed a few pages back that you had added a 120 volt Kenmore AC unit to your garage. How well is it working for you now that hot weather is upon us and the fact that you did not get to insulate before the drywall went up? I have a slightly smaller workshop space and have been wondering if a similar unit would handle it.
 
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Bigbandguy said:
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First... outstanding build and great use of a smaller space!

I noticed a few pages back that you had added a 120 volt Kenmore AC unit to your garage. How well is it working for you now that hot weather is upon us and the fact that you did not get to insulate before the drywall went up? I have a slightly smaller workshop space and have been wondering if a similar unit would handle it.
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To be honest, I do not know. It died a few weeks after I installed it. I am planning a Mini-Split for the extended garage.
 
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Not bad, high maintenance. I would use Tile next time.
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I am studying and researching this section of the Forum to obtain as much information as possible before I pull the trigger on the flooring in my main garage. I have RaceDeck in my 3rd garage and I love it there, but I'm concerned about discoloration from tires in my main garage (much more activity in my main garage.)

I want a pattern in main garage and I saw that you did a pattern in yours. I see your comment above and was wondering if you could elaborate a little more on "high maintenance". How long have you have this VCT in this garage, and are there cars moving in and out of this garage on a daily basis?

I love the look of VCT, but am thinking that Polyurea might be a better solution for me.

Thanks for your help.
 
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bikerneil said:
I am studying and researching this section of the Forum to obtain as much information as possible before I pull the trigger on the flooring in my main garage. I have RaceDeck in my 3rd garage and I love it there, but I'm concerned about discoloration from tires in my main garage (much more activity in my main garage.)

I want a pattern in main garage and I saw that you did a pattern in yours. I see your comment above and was wondering if you could elaborate a little more on "high maintenance". How long have you have this VCT in this garage, and are there cars moving in and out of this garage on a daily basis?

I love the look of VCT, but am thinking that Polyurea might be a better solution for me.

Thanks for your help.
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Hi,

The VCT has been in for over 8 years, and used extensively. Not so much for car parking, but for MC parking and LOTS of welding, painting, and motorcycle rebuilds. It has been very dirty, and has required a fair bit of stripping and polishing to get it up to speed again. If I were just car parking in it, it may have a few spots of discoloration, but that is always removable.

To give you an idea:






Would I do it again? It depends. Cost is low, maintenance higher, but if I could afford it I would do what I did to my addition.



 
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