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  1. MOLSON

    Floor Joists in Attic

    many places that sell beams, either LVL or I Beams usually have charts and guides that will tell you exactly how big a beam needs to be. You may also want to give a call to your local building permit dept. Yes, you will probably have to buy a building permit then, and have it inspected but...
  2. MOLSON

    old bldg vs. metal bldg.

    Take a look at http://www.miracletruss.com/ I have been looking at them for a possible workshop/garage if I ever get the Land I have been craving. As for insulation, there is a spray on Polyurathane foam insulation that can be applied to the walls and celing. Downside to Metal...
  3. MOLSON

    Don't lay water heater on side?

    It's for the same reason you transport Windows upright. Hitting a good bump will put stress on the interior glass liner. It may not shatter but it could get spiderweb fractures that can lead to the hot water tank rupturing.
  4. MOLSON

    Floor Joists in Attic

    A couple things. 1. Is there blocking in between the floor joists? if not, add some. it will help stiffen up the floor quite a bit. 2. What do you currently have for a floor? You may want to think about using T&G Plywood sub flooring and then carpet over that. It will add a bit of...
  5. MOLSON

    New Member - Kentucky

    :eek: um, yea. Is this going to be a second home, or will you be sleeping in a tent during the referb. A suggestion. From the View off the porch, it might be a good idea to look into getting your power cables burried if you can. It will make the view a lot nicer. Molson
  6. MOLSON

    Living Vicariously through you

    Hello all, I recently did something bad, :rolleyes: I sold off all my Stationary power tools and converted my 14 x 16 woodworking shop into a playroom for my 2 1/2 year old son. Since he was born the only free time I had to work in the shop was when he was sleeping. Since my shop was in...
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