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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Originally, we were supposed to get a "textured" ceiling, but the builder actually made a mistake and gave us smooth. I was pretty happy with how that worked out. I also got an extra 2' of driveway width that I wasn't supposed to. Shhhh!
As of this moment, I know of only one Optima Turbo that is having a tune done. We are all waiting to see if it nets any significant results. Up until now, we have all be in waiting mode. Those Gen c]Coupes are pretty modable, from what I have gathered. I don't think the latest one is getting the high praise of the earlier ones, though.
Originally, we were supposed to get a "textured" ceiling, but the builder actually made a mistake and gave us smooth. I was pretty happy with how that worked out. I also got an extra 2' of driveway width that I wasn't supposed to. Shhhh!
As of this moment, I know of only one Optima Turbo that is having a tune done. We are all waiting to see if it nets any significant results. Up until now, we have all be in waiting mode. Those Gen c]Coupes are pretty modable, from what I have gathered. I don't think the latest one is getting the high praise of the earlier ones, though.
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Thanks MP,
I am in the process of tidying up the trim imperfections that have been bugging me since moving in. I have completed the attic access and the space above the garage door, so now I am going to be adding trim to the lip between the walls and the stem wall. Right now, it's just a messy joint with particle board meeting the choppy drywall. In some places, vapor barrier is protruding. I painted it black last summer to obscure the mess, but it's time to actually do something about it. One the areas that really needs attention is the lower wall along the house-wall. It is very rough. Here's a pic from a while ago, but it shows the current condition:
jan12 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
The worst part is the thin 2" vertical section. It's basically hanging there with nothing reinforcing it. I trimmed out a piece of MDF and tapped that in there. I sealed as much of it as I could, along with some huge divots in the concrete. Last step for today was mudding it all up. The mud in some spots is quite thick so I'll give it a few days to completely dry before sanding it all. I have some trim that should cover up the ragged edge of the drywall. Since the above photo was taken, I have painted that wall a dark grey and I will continue that down all the way, including the trim pieces. I will touch up the concrete with the same black concrete paint.
Here's where I am as of tonight:
IMG_7752 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7754 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7756 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Thanks MP,
I am in the process of tidying up the trim imperfections that have been bugging me since moving in. I have completed the attic access and the space above the garage door, so now I am going to be adding trim to the lip between the walls and the stem wall. Right now, it's just a messy joint with particle board meeting the choppy drywall. In some places, vapor barrier is protruding. I painted it black last summer to obscure the mess, but it's time to actually do something about it. One the areas that really needs attention is the lower wall along the house-wall. It is very rough. Here's a pic from a while ago, but it shows the current condition:
jan12 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
The worst part is the thin 2" vertical section. It's basically hanging there with nothing reinforcing it. I trimmed out a piece of MDF and tapped that in there. I sealed as much of it as I could, along with some huge divots in the concrete. Last step for today was mudding it all up. The mud in some spots is quite thick so I'll give it a few days to completely dry before sanding it all. I have some trim that should cover up the ragged edge of the drywall. Since the above photo was taken, I have painted that wall a dark grey and I will continue that down all the way, including the trim pieces. I will touch up the concrete with the same black concrete paint.
Here's where I am as of tonight:
IMG_7752 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7754 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7756 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Sludge Puppy
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
It is frustrating how half assed some of the sub-contractros work on the houses. We just built as well and so many sloppy things that they did drive me nuts and then I have to fix them. From a distance, you cannot even really tell there is an issue in that spot, but the close up I could see how that would bug you. ( It would me as well) Looking good.
It is frustrating how half assed some of the sub-contractros work on the houses. We just built as well and so many sloppy things that they did drive me nuts and then I have to fix them. From a distance, you cannot even really tell there is an issue in that spot, but the close up I could see how that would bug you. ( It would me as well) Looking good.
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Garage looks great keep up the good work what is your size
Garage looks great keep up the good work what is your size
Teej2012
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
I absolutely love this garage.
I absolutely love this garage.
Requin6
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Awesome space! I may have missed it but where did you get all the decals from?
Well done!
Awesome space! I may have missed it but where did you get all the decals from?
Well done!
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Yes, there is absolutely no standard when it comes to finishing in garages where I live. I was getting nothing but
when we did our walk-through. I did get the builder to address some big issues, but they weren't really listening to my garage concerns. The house was finished very nicely, but huge gaps in drywall, scrap pieces of wood, and sloppy mud abounded in the garage.
I should have taken a photo of that little strip I referred to. Basically, it was a scrap piece of drywall and a thin strip of tape. I painted it black to trick the eye into not seeing what a hack job it was. But, knowing it was there was not sitting well with me.
Thanks. The garage was originally 20' wide (actually 19" since they measure from the outside of the wall) and half the garage is 22' deep (21' actual) and the other half is 24' deep (23' actual). We added 4' of width for 18' of the depth. Here's a few images to show the dimensions:
We wanted to add 4' to the entire depth, but that would have required a support post, and I didn't the look, nor the practicality of that. I find posts are always in the way. So, we had the extension begin 5' 6" into the garage. It did mean we had to pony up for the extra stone to cover the additional exterior wall space. But, the garage extension upgrade was our best decision. It added some architectural interest to the front elevation too. Plus, without it, things would be quite tight.
House - 03609 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
This is the final drawing of the garage:
GarageLG by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Here's the plan had we gone with the support post:
Pole2 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Yes, there is absolutely no standard when it comes to finishing in garages where I live. I was getting nothing but
when we did our walk-through. I did get the builder to address some big issues, but they weren't really listening to my garage concerns. The house was finished very nicely, but huge gaps in drywall, scrap pieces of wood, and sloppy mud abounded in the garage. I should have taken a photo of that little strip I referred to. Basically, it was a scrap piece of drywall and a thin strip of tape. I painted it black to trick the eye into not seeing what a hack job it was. But, knowing it was there was not sitting well with me.
Thanks. The garage was originally 20' wide (actually 19" since they measure from the outside of the wall) and half the garage is 22' deep (21' actual) and the other half is 24' deep (23' actual). We added 4' of width for 18' of the depth. Here's a few images to show the dimensions:
We wanted to add 4' to the entire depth, but that would have required a support post, and I didn't the look, nor the practicality of that. I find posts are always in the way. So, we had the extension begin 5' 6" into the garage. It did mean we had to pony up for the extra stone to cover the additional exterior wall space. But, the garage extension upgrade was our best decision. It added some architectural interest to the front elevation too. Plus, without it, things would be quite tight.
House - 03609 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
This is the final drawing of the garage:
GarageLG by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Here's the plan had we gone with the support post:
Pole2 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Thanks very much. It is a fun hobby.
I have purchased them from all over the place. Mostly Internet.
Thanks very much. It is a fun hobby.
I have purchased them from all over the place. Mostly Internet.
96snma
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Didn't read through all 13 pages but how do you find the flooring with all the road grime. Assuming you park inside in the winter. I know the chinooks reek havoc with all kinds of stuff and couldn't imagine it would take long to fill up with rocks and the sort
Didn't read through all 13 pages but how do you find the flooring with all the road grime. Assuming you park inside in the winter. I know the chinooks reek havoc with all kinds of stuff and couldn't imagine it would take long to fill up with rocks and the sort
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
The FreeFlow is perfect for ME and the messy Calgary winter weather. I am a bit OCD, so I mop quite regularly, but my floor is my saving grace living here. Gravel simply falls through the cracks and stays there until I do a big rinse. I do my best to make sure I am not tracking in too much **** by kicking off the mud guards before pulling in. If someone were to pull in and out of the garage, with two cars, quite often without regard for what they are dragging in, I can imagine it getting quite messy pretty quick. But, it would be better than just a concrete floor since the tiles do capture and contain all the road crud. I will do a little video at some point showing what it takes to keep things clean.
I'm confident it is the best floor option for winter conditions. My 2-year-old son even gets in on the action:
mop by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
The FreeFlow is perfect for ME and the messy Calgary winter weather. I am a bit OCD, so I mop quite regularly, but my floor is my saving grace living here. Gravel simply falls through the cracks and stays there until I do a big rinse. I do my best to make sure I am not tracking in too much **** by kicking off the mud guards before pulling in. If someone were to pull in and out of the garage, with two cars, quite often without regard for what they are dragging in, I can imagine it getting quite messy pretty quick. But, it would be better than just a concrete floor since the tiles do capture and contain all the road crud. I will do a little video at some point showing what it takes to keep things clean.
I'm confident it is the best floor option for winter conditions. My 2-year-old son even gets in on the action:
mop by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
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NCAudi
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Great photo of the little one. My first thought (with that police car behind him) was that he was responding to an emergency situation - dirt on the floor!
Do you use any products while mopping the floor? I've mopped mine a few times with just warm water to get the dirty and dust up but have a few areas that are in need of some more attention. There are a few areas of the floor with a slick feel to them. Because I frequently detail cars in my garage, I suspect the slick spots are caused by the polishes and waxes that were splattered from my polisher.
The FreeFlow is perfect for ME and the messy Calgary winter weather. I am a bit OCD, so I mop quite regularly, but my floor is my saving grace living here. Gravel simply falls through the cracks and stays there until I do a big rinse. I do my best to make sure I am not tracking in too much **** by kicking off the mud guards before pulling in. If someone were to pull in and out of the garage, with two cars, quite often without regard for what they are dragging in, I can imagine it getting quite messy pretty quick. But, it would be better than just a concrete floor since the tiles do capture and contain all the road crud. I will do a little video at some point showing what it takes to keep things clean.
I'm confident it is the best floor option for winter conditions. My 2-year-old son even gets in on the action:
mop by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Great photo of the little one. My first thought (with that police car behind him) was that he was responding to an emergency situation - dirt on the floor!
Do you use any products while mopping the floor? I've mopped mine a few times with just warm water to get the dirty and dust up but have a few areas that are in need of some more attention. There are a few areas of the floor with a slick feel to them. Because I frequently detail cars in my garage, I suspect the slick spots are caused by the polishes and waxes that were splattered from my polisher.
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Yes, it was a 9-1-1 emergency. He actually moved his car out of the space beneath the bench, mopped, and put the car back in. He is my son.
I use a very specialized and exclusive product known as "Pine Sol". LOL
The mop is great for the most part, but I also have a soft broom that I use to get a little deeper into the crevices when I notice them getting built up with gunk. I'll have to document this process when I get a chance. As for your slickness, I would venture a guess that it is leftover product residue. I have been impressed with the grip of the floor, although my little guy took a header yesterday when we were kicking the ball around in there. I had just mopped it, though. Poor little dude.
Yes, it was a 9-1-1 emergency. He actually moved his car out of the space beneath the bench, mopped, and put the car back in. He is my son.
I use a very specialized and exclusive product known as "Pine Sol". LOL
The mop is great for the most part, but I also have a soft broom that I use to get a little deeper into the crevices when I notice them getting built up with gunk. I'll have to document this process when I get a chance. As for your slickness, I would venture a guess that it is leftover product residue. I have been impressed with the grip of the floor, although my little guy took a header yesterday when we were kicking the ball around in there. I had just mopped it, though. Poor little dude.
KPSquared
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Basically what Rick is saying is. . .you have to be a little OCD and can't be at all lazy to have success with this kind of floor during the winter. I love the look of it but there is no way I could keep up with the maintenance.
I like to pull in the garage, let the big chunks melt off, run into the floor drain, then on the weekends, spray the rest of the mud and crud down into the drain. Although the place I live now is the first time with a garage where I haven't had to drive on 4 or 5 miles of muddy gravel roads to get home. Now I only have about 100 feet of gravel to drive on. Makes a big difference in how dirty stuff is.
I think Race Deck has it's place. Ricks garage is one of those places. It just looks so good and with his attention to detail, will probably continue to look good for years.
Keep at it man. . . I love this thread. I might have to pop in and see it all in person next time I'm in Cow Town.
Basically what Rick is saying is. . .you have to be a little OCD and can't be at all lazy to have success with this kind of floor during the winter. I love the look of it but there is no way I could keep up with the maintenance.
I like to pull in the garage, let the big chunks melt off, run into the floor drain, then on the weekends, spray the rest of the mud and crud down into the drain. Although the place I live now is the first time with a garage where I haven't had to drive on 4 or 5 miles of muddy gravel roads to get home. Now I only have about 100 feet of gravel to drive on. Makes a big difference in how dirty stuff is.
I think Race Deck has it's place. Ricks garage is one of those places. It just looks so good and with his attention to detail, will probably continue to look good for years.
Keep at it man. . . I love this thread. I might have to pop in and see it all in person next time I'm in Cow Town.
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
A floor drain is something I really wish I had. Unfortunately, it was one of those costs we just couldn't justify when we were adding upgrades to our new home build. I would love to have one of those grates that spans the entire width of the entrance to just rinse all the mess into. Maybe next time....(there will be no next time).
Exactly. The Free Flow gives the water and smaller debris somewhere to go, but it is not magic. If I were to simply let the slop fall off my car and just let it accumulate, it would get pretty dirty, but such is the case with any floor. The trick comes with what to do with the debris that has settled under the tiles. It has been a month since I did a thorough rinsing of the floor under the tiles (see page 8) and I think I could go another month before I feel the need to do another. With my garage being infrared heated, I find the moisture doesn't last long and I am left with dirt just around the space where my car's wheels sit. A quick brush with a stiff broom, and then a mop, and things are fine. The broom dislodges the dried mud and small rocks, they fall through the vents, and then I mop any remaining dirt off. Sometimes, I even use my ShopVac to **** up the dirt that has settled beneath the tiles. There's lots of ways to deal with it, but it does take some work and dedication to keep it looking the way mine looks. People driving by are probably shocked at how clean my floor appears. I am sometimes.
I will. I'm in the process of adding a trim between the drywall and stem wall. Right now, there's a gap and I can see the vapor barrier and tape. I painted the ledge black as well as a 2" stripe along the drywall to obscure the mess, but I am now heading to the local Rona to pick up 50' of 2.5" baseboard. Should look smart.
Next big job is to deal with paint. All the white you see is actually just a drywall primer. I was so tired of painting that I just gave up with the primer. It is starting to look a little worse for wear in spots so I am going to pick up some quality white paint and mask off everything (stripes, decals, shelves) and add a solid coat of semi-gloss. I'm contemplating doing the same to the ceiling, but I really hate painting ceilings so we'll see. And, on the Tire Rack wall, I have lost the paint code for that colour so some of the minor touch ups are not quite the right tint and it is bugging me. Not sure it is bugging me enough to force a complete repaint, but we'll see. In hindsight, I wish I approached the initial painting a bit smarter, but that was before I knew the GJ even existed! Had I seen what some of you had done, I surely would have followed suit!
A floor drain is something I really wish I had. Unfortunately, it was one of those costs we just couldn't justify when we were adding upgrades to our new home build. I would love to have one of those grates that spans the entire width of the entrance to just rinse all the mess into. Maybe next time....(there will be no next time).
Exactly. The Free Flow gives the water and smaller debris somewhere to go, but it is not magic. If I were to simply let the slop fall off my car and just let it accumulate, it would get pretty dirty, but such is the case with any floor. The trick comes with what to do with the debris that has settled under the tiles. It has been a month since I did a thorough rinsing of the floor under the tiles (see page 8) and I think I could go another month before I feel the need to do another. With my garage being infrared heated, I find the moisture doesn't last long and I am left with dirt just around the space where my car's wheels sit. A quick brush with a stiff broom, and then a mop, and things are fine. The broom dislodges the dried mud and small rocks, they fall through the vents, and then I mop any remaining dirt off. Sometimes, I even use my ShopVac to **** up the dirt that has settled beneath the tiles. There's lots of ways to deal with it, but it does take some work and dedication to keep it looking the way mine looks. People driving by are probably shocked at how clean my floor appears. I am sometimes.
I will. I'm in the process of adding a trim between the drywall and stem wall. Right now, there's a gap and I can see the vapor barrier and tape. I painted the ledge black as well as a 2" stripe along the drywall to obscure the mess, but I am now heading to the local Rona to pick up 50' of 2.5" baseboard. Should look smart.
Next big job is to deal with paint. All the white you see is actually just a drywall primer. I was so tired of painting that I just gave up with the primer. It is starting to look a little worse for wear in spots so I am going to pick up some quality white paint and mask off everything (stripes, decals, shelves) and add a solid coat of semi-gloss. I'm contemplating doing the same to the ceiling, but I really hate painting ceilings so we'll see. And, on the Tire Rack wall, I have lost the paint code for that colour so some of the minor touch ups are not quite the right tint and it is bugging me. Not sure it is bugging me enough to force a complete repaint, but we'll see. In hindsight, I wish I approached the initial painting a bit smarter, but that was before I knew the GJ even existed! Had I seen what some of you had done, I surely would have followed suit!
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
UPDATE:
Just got off the phone with my HVAC guy, and he says he has successfully angled my infrared tube towards the center of the garage. I'm at work now and I'm hoping he did it right. The anticipation is killing me! I'll post pics later. Fun times!
UPDATE:
Just got off the phone with my HVAC guy, and he says he has successfully angled my infrared tube towards the center of the garage. I'm at work now and I'm hoping he did it right. The anticipation is killing me! I'll post pics later. Fun times!
Omphaloskeptic
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Just wondering if he also fixed the exhaust ducting as the factory rep suggested?
Just wondering if he also fixed the exhaust ducting as the factory rep suggested?
Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
How'd you let the Audi get that dirty?
I thought I would just post up a couple pics of the current vehicles that get housed in my garage:
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo
I know, I know, it's a Kia, but DAMN I love this car!
IMG_0152 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
How'd you let the Audi get that dirty?
KPSquared
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It was subject to use. . .in Alberta. . .in the winter. So freaking gross right now!
Can't wait to see pix of the tilted heater! I'm sure you'll be happy!
Can't wait to see pix of the tilted heater! I'm sure you'll be happy!
Sunbimmer
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Nothing wrong with KIA nowadays
Love all your cars BTW....oh and your garage too
Nothing wrong with KIA nowadays
Love all your cars BTW....oh and your garage too
notchy
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Looks good,love your floor!!!
Looks good,love your floor!!!
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
I'm pleased to report that the HVAC guy was able to achieve everything I asked him to. He was able to angle the tube and rework the ducting. Would have preferred he did it like this in the first place, but I have to take some responsibility for that since I didn't give him my specific installation preferences. Nonetheless, I am happy now:
Side view BEFORE:
IMG_6940 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Side view AFTER:
IMG_7765 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Angled view BEFORE:
IMG_6310 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Angled view AFTER:
IMG_7764 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Ducting BEFORE:
spaceray by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Ducting AFTER:
IMG_7768 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7770 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
As you can see in these photos, the run is less convoluted. The fan housing was rotated 90 degrees which allowed for a straighter run. Exhaust gases should have a more direct route to the outside without being hung up in the vertical run and various elbows. According to the SpaceRay tech I spoke with, these changes should equate to less wear and tear on the unit as a whole. He was concerned that the heat wasn't escaping at shut down and that heat would eventually warp the internals in the furnace unit.
Here's an update on my little trim project by the stairs.
BEFORE:
jan12 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
DURING:
IMG_7752 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
AFTER:
IMG_7760 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
You can see that I am experimenting with a piece of baseboard trim (white). I think I am going to use it all around the garage where the drywall and stem wall connect. It will be painted the same color as each of the walls. Does a nice job of tidying up that 1/2" gap all around. Hope to knock it all out this weekend once I get myself a mitre saw.
BEFORE:
IMG_7754 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
AFTER:
IMG_7762 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
I'm pleased to report that the HVAC guy was able to achieve everything I asked him to. He was able to angle the tube and rework the ducting. Would have preferred he did it like this in the first place, but I have to take some responsibility for that since I didn't give him my specific installation preferences. Nonetheless, I am happy now:
Side view BEFORE:
IMG_6940 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Side view AFTER:
IMG_7765 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Angled view BEFORE:
IMG_6310 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Angled view AFTER:
IMG_7764 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Ducting BEFORE:
spaceray by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
Ducting AFTER:
IMG_7768 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
IMG_7770 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
As you can see in these photos, the run is less convoluted. The fan housing was rotated 90 degrees which allowed for a straighter run. Exhaust gases should have a more direct route to the outside without being hung up in the vertical run and various elbows. According to the SpaceRay tech I spoke with, these changes should equate to less wear and tear on the unit as a whole. He was concerned that the heat wasn't escaping at shut down and that heat would eventually warp the internals in the furnace unit.
Here's an update on my little trim project by the stairs.
BEFORE:
jan12 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
DURING:
IMG_7752 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
AFTER:
IMG_7760 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
You can see that I am experimenting with a piece of baseboard trim (white). I think I am going to use it all around the garage where the drywall and stem wall connect. It will be painted the same color as each of the walls. Does a nice job of tidying up that 1/2" gap all around. Hope to knock it all out this weekend once I get myself a mitre saw.
BEFORE:
IMG_7754 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
AFTER:
IMG_7762 by 55cadillacking, on Flickr
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
As you can see in the photos above, that seems to be much cleaner and efficient. Cross that one off the list!
Obviously, that's the neighbor's. MINE is NEVER dirty.
Tell me about it. I may need to see a therapist given how messy it is right now. It's a constant battle. The heater worked out well.
They certainly have stepped up their game. I wouldn't have considered a Kia 2 or 3 years ago, but they have taken a bite out of the compact/midsize segment. Honestly, I am very impressed with this car. Thanks for the support! I think it will take another decade for them to shed their lacklustre reputation.
Thanks. I have been very happy with the RaceDeck floor.
As you can see in the photos above, that seems to be much cleaner and efficient. Cross that one off the list!
Obviously, that's the neighbor's. MINE is NEVER dirty.
Tell me about it. I may need to see a therapist given how messy it is right now. It's a constant battle. The heater worked out well.
They certainly have stepped up their game. I wouldn't have considered a Kia 2 or 3 years ago, but they have taken a bite out of the compact/midsize segment. Honestly, I am very impressed with this car. Thanks for the support! I think it will take another decade for them to shed their lacklustre reputation.
Thanks. I have been very happy with the RaceDeck floor.
NCAudi
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
The trim work looks great, might have to add that to my list of projects as well. I have that same gap between the stem wall and drywall.
Glad to see the heater was adjusted, that should definitely get the heat out to the middle of the garage vice directly onto the cabinets.
The trim work looks great, might have to add that to my list of projects as well. I have that same gap between the stem wall and drywall.
Glad to see the heater was adjusted, that should definitely get the heat out to the middle of the garage vice directly onto the cabinets.
horizontallyopposed
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
That's the one place I *really* screwed up buidling my house. I didn't run a gas line to the attached garage. Now with a finished basement, I'm not sure if it could be done without destroying too much. I could relaly use some heat!!!
Cheers,
Keith
That's the one place I *really* screwed up buidling my house. I didn't run a gas line to the attached garage. Now with a finished basement, I'm not sure if it could be done without destroying too much. I could relaly use some heat!!!
Cheers,
Keith
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Thanks. I feel good that all the gaps, hacks, and holes are pretty much finished now. Just have a few more details to get to.
The tilt to the heater has really improved the comfort level of the garage. No longer do I feel like I am burning alive. SpaceRay sells a grill cover that I am now contemplating purchasing. It's mandatory for installs less than 6', which I am well above, but I think it would look better. I have to check the cost.
Hey Keith, I'm glad I thought of it during the building process. Having a heated garage was something I was really looking forward to. My gas feed comes right into the garage so it was an easy thing to rough in.
Thanks. I was skeptical going in, but I am very pleased with the way it turned out. It did cost me two hours of labour to have the heater tilted, but it means I can use that space along the wall without baking.
Thanks. I feel good that all the gaps, hacks, and holes are pretty much finished now. Just have a few more details to get to.
The tilt to the heater has really improved the comfort level of the garage. No longer do I feel like I am burning alive. SpaceRay sells a grill cover that I am now contemplating purchasing. It's mandatory for installs less than 6', which I am well above, but I think it would look better. I have to check the cost.
Hey Keith, I'm glad I thought of it during the building process. Having a heated garage was something I was really looking forward to. My gas feed comes right into the garage so it was an easy thing to rough in.
Thanks. I was skeptical going in, but I am very pleased with the way it turned out. It did cost me two hours of labour to have the heater tilted, but it means I can use that space along the wall without baking.
BMW_Garage
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Nice work. Should be more functional than before for sure!
Nice work. Should be more functional than before for sure!
calereeves
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Wow, Rick...you've been busy the last few weeks--looks great! I finally had a chance to go through and look at all your updates. What'd you decide to do about the backsplash for your sink?
Wow, Rick...you've been busy the last few weeks--looks great! I finally had a chance to go through and look at all your updates. What'd you decide to do about the backsplash for your sink?
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Yes, I have been logging some hours in the garage lately. I'm in the process of repainting and I have finished the "storage wall". I had to tape off the stripes and decals. It probably wouldn't look different to anyone else, but there is a quality coat of semi-gloss latex on the wall where it used to be just your basic primer. I also painted the ceiling above my infrared dark grey to match the wall with the TV on it. Also painted the ducting on the infrared (red) but not sure I like it. I'll probably do it dark grey or black. Basically, just a bunch of little touch ups all around the place that have been niggling at me for a while.
I'm now taking on the big white wall at the back of the garage. I have removed all the decals and did some patching. I have been thinking it is a little "busy" looking. Especially after seeing EMC2'd beautiful Panamera garage. I plan on painting it tomorrow. After that, I am going to put the clock back up and see if I like it. I am playing with the idea of an Audi logo inside the red stripe. But, that wall is going to look a lot cleaner.
I should be receiving the sink soon. It's not very big, but I think I might do quite a bit of tile on the back wall on the right hand side. That should be a fun project, but I will get the sink mounted prior to playing around with it. I'll be sure to update this thread once it arrives and I get on it.
Thanks for the interest guys. It feeds my enthusiasm.
Yes, I have been logging some hours in the garage lately. I'm in the process of repainting and I have finished the "storage wall". I had to tape off the stripes and decals. It probably wouldn't look different to anyone else, but there is a quality coat of semi-gloss latex on the wall where it used to be just your basic primer. I also painted the ceiling above my infrared dark grey to match the wall with the TV on it. Also painted the ducting on the infrared (red) but not sure I like it. I'll probably do it dark grey or black. Basically, just a bunch of little touch ups all around the place that have been niggling at me for a while.
I'm now taking on the big white wall at the back of the garage. I have removed all the decals and did some patching. I have been thinking it is a little "busy" looking. Especially after seeing EMC2'd beautiful Panamera garage. I plan on painting it tomorrow. After that, I am going to put the clock back up and see if I like it. I am playing with the idea of an Audi logo inside the red stripe. But, that wall is going to look a lot cleaner.
I should be receiving the sink soon. It's not very big, but I think I might do quite a bit of tile on the back wall on the right hand side. That should be a fun project, but I will get the sink mounted prior to playing around with it. I'll be sure to update this thread once it arrives and I get on it.
Thanks for the interest guys. It feeds my enthusiasm.
Omphaloskeptic
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
After you paint the back wall, grab a lawn chair, crack open a cold one, sit back a ways and let your mind's eye 'see' what you want that wall to look like. Sometimes you've just got to chill and let inspiration sneak up on you. Enjoy! You've earned a little 'easy chair' time!
After you paint the back wall, grab a lawn chair, crack open a cold one, sit back a ways and let your mind's eye 'see' what you want that wall to look like. Sometimes you've just got to chill and let inspiration sneak up on you. Enjoy! You've earned a little 'easy chair' time!
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
I will take your advice!
I will take your advice!
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
I agree with the vision, its very hard to show restraint i find personally when putting stuff up. I had previously littered my walls with a bunch of things i had been collecting. Now i have to really convince myself that what I'm putting up is needed for the space, as I'm loving the clean look. Less is more Keep it up man, and if your using EMC2's space for a little influence combined with yours that's a no lose formula haha.
I agree with the vision, its very hard to show restraint i find personally when putting stuff up. I had previously littered my walls with a bunch of things i had been collecting. Now i have to really convince myself that what I'm putting up is needed for the space, as I'm loving the clean look. Less is more
Keep it up man, and if your using EMC2's space for a little influence combined with yours that's a no lose formula haha.
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
I would LOVE to find some cool Audi lettering like EMC2'd raised PORSCHE block letters.
I would LOVE to find some cool Audi lettering like EMC2'd raised PORSCHE block letters.
dubber
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Yea i share that thought with you. Get er done!
Yea i share that thought with you. Get er done!
Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Rick that is one incredible looking garage! Very nicely organized also.
As detailing guys can never have enough product; have you tried BlackFire?
One more question: the wheel brush with the gray handle and blue bristles - where did you get that? I have an identicle one (yellow), but can't find them any more.
Rick that is one incredible looking garage! Very nicely organized also.
As detailing guys can never have enough product; have you tried BlackFire?
One more question: the wheel brush with the gray handle and blue bristles - where did you get that? I have an identicle one (yellow), but can't find them any more.
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55cadillacking
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Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Thanks Emc2. I have a few bottles of tire dressing and wheel cleaner by Black Fire, but I'm still undecided on whether I like it more or less than the other tire products I have. As you can probably tell, I've become quite a fan of Griot's Garage products as of late. The grey/blue wheel brush is called the "raccoon" and it is from Chemical Brothers. I really like it.
Thanks for dropping by my thread. Lord knows, I've visited yours quite a bit lately.
Thanks for noticing. I'll have to update the thread with some pics tonight because I have been tackling quite a few little details in the past few days.
Rick that is one incredible looking garage! Very nicely organized also.
As detailing guys can never have enough product; have you tried BlackFire?
One more question: the wheel brush with the gray handle and blue bristles - where did you get that? I have an identicle one (yellow), but can't find them any more.
Thanks Emc2. I have a few bottles of tire dressing and wheel cleaner by Black Fire, but I'm still undecided on whether I like it more or less than the other tire products I have. As you can probably tell, I've become quite a fan of Griot's Garage products as of late. The grey/blue wheel brush is called the "raccoon" and it is from Chemical Brothers. I really like it.
Thanks for dropping by my thread. Lord knows, I've visited yours quite a bit lately.
Thanks for noticing. I'll have to update the thread with some pics tonight because I have been tackling quite a few little details in the past few days.
Re: Rick's Double Garage in Calgary, CAN
Great - Thanks Rick. I bought several when Meguiar's was still making them, but they seem to have stopped a few years back. I'll be ordering some from Chemical Brothers.
I'm a big fan of Griot's also, I use all their microfiber cloths, their wash mitt, clay, and 6" Orbital. I've never tried the tire products from BlackFire, but I'm hooked on the BlackFire; Wet Diamond sealant, Polymer Spray and Midnight Sun wax. All three are amazing on black paint and the first two are superb for any color. I gave some to a friend to try on his silver BMW, and he was an instant convert.
Great - Thanks Rick. I bought several when Meguiar's was still making them, but they seem to have stopped a few years back. I'll be ordering some from Chemical Brothers.
I'm a big fan of Griot's also, I use all their microfiber cloths, their wash mitt, clay, and 6" Orbital. I've never tried the tire products from BlackFire, but I'm hooked on the BlackFire; Wet Diamond sealant, Polymer Spray and Midnight Sun wax. All three are amazing on black paint and the first two are superb for any color. I gave some to a friend to try on his silver BMW, and he was an instant convert.