bp71k5
3/4 ton status
Actually, this is the recommended orientation of the screws in the electrical code. Does the fact that I actually read the code mean I have OCD too?
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ManSpace....20 sheets of sheetrock, 55 bats of R13 fiberglas...(!! Now with PICS !!)
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Actually, this is the recommended orientation of the screws in the electrical code. Does the fact that I actually read the code mean I have OCD too?
bp71k5
3/4 ton status
It looks like a couple screws are missing in this spot?
Oh God now he's going to be double and triple checking everything!
EDIT: Just noticed this was my first post in here... Awesome work Greg!!
Randy92782
1 ton status
Looking good. When we built my dad's house i always went by the x's to put the screws and made sure not ot break paper. If i did i always put another right above that one. IDK why just seemed like the right thing to do. As for the screws on the wall plates i'm the same way. Same goes for the wingnut on my aircleaner on my Blazer. If it isn't straight i always tighten it more to the right spot 
About that corner without the screws...
you should really check get that fixed
j/k
About that corner without the screws...
you should really check get that fixed
j/k
I'll get right on that..... gosh, what was I thinking???
Installed those 44 new R30 bats already. It covers almost exactly HALF of the angled roof area....so one more package oughta just about finish things off. Warmer and warmer....
Also to the right side of the electrical outlet that's on the right of your circle he failed to screw the sheetrock properly per code. Where the sheetrock seam is the screws must be staggered.
Randy92782
1 ton status
Didn't even notice that. good eye Man we're really givin you too much sh*t on this. haha
Sorry Greg
Man we're really givin you too much sh*t on this. hahaSorry Greg
That's funny....... I just wouldn't type that URL into a browser on any machine at work (or in front of the kids) if I were you!!!
It's almost like you're telling me this thread is gay.....REALLY GAY!
That's very funny. Several weeks ago when Greg started this thread and called it his manspace I laughed. That is what I call my garage. However, I did pull up the URL for manspace last week to see if anybody was using that web address..................now I feel dirty. BTW, I think I saw howdiy's pic there.
Now I'm seeing a therapist!
Xtremegmc80
1/2 ton status
ur doing a good job, im pretty picky with stuff like that too. except i dont think i ever make sure all of my screws are prefectly straight on the electrical plates.. i should do that when i buy my first house! thanks for givin me the idea!
ur doing a good job, im pretty picky with stuff like that too. except i dont think i ever make sure all of my screws are prefectly straight on the electrical plates.. i should do that when i buy my first house! thanks for givin me the idea!
It's a sickness I assure you..... be careful how much you "admire" it.
The latest was when I did the insulation in the ceiling. I made sure that the writing on each one faced the same direction before stapling them in place.
Jebus, I sound like a tard for confessing stuff like this.
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The latest was when I did the insulation in the ceiling. I made sure that the writing on each one faced the same direction before stapling them in place.
doesn't everyone have the same attention to detail? its looking good. makes me wanna fix up my garage. before I could insulate I would have to fix the leaking roof and collapsing rear wall. it would be less work if I demolished it and started over from scratch.
Randy92782
1 ton status
I just always thought it insulated better that wayThe latest was when I did the insulation in the ceiling. I made sure that the writing on each one faced the same direction before stapling them in place.
So where are the updated pics? You can't just leave us all in suspense.
54inches
1/2 ton status
It's a sickness I assure you..... be careful how much you "admire" it.
The latest was when I did the insulation in the ceiling. I made sure that the writing on each one faced the same direction before stapling them in place.
Jebus, I sound like a tard for confessing stuff like this.
I am right there with you brother, It looks sweet, no worries.
Well, the update is that I'm still working hard on it.
What a surprise to learn that it's taking longer than planned....
I've used 88 (4 foot) bats of R30 in the roof, and still need another 44 to finish it.
I've built a goodly amount of shelving in the overhead space, and need a bit more. I installed all the shop lights I'd originally purchased and had to go back for another 5 to get the amount of light I wanted. Finished wiring up all the quad-box outlets around the perimeter of the shop today... I need to do a 220V and maybe one more duplex outlet between the rollup doors and electrical should be 100% complete.
Painting has stopped due to the cold temps and slow drying time, so I'll have to double-back to finish up the final quadrant of the ceiling that never got done once the heater is installed.
The gas company is coming next Wednesday to install a new 100 Gallon LP tank out back and plumb in my hand-me-down Empire 35,000BTU sealed heater (with integral blower motor). Sealed means I won't have any explosions....and the blower will apparently make it a lot more efficient. I'll use underdrive pulleys to keep the boost to a minimum so I don't have to use premium fuel!
I took a few more pics but hopefully by the end of tomorrow I will have the space a bit more organized for a few status photos....it's supposed to snow tomorrow night, but hopefully I can back the truck out to show the space better.
AWESOME! look forward to the pics, keep up the hard work man.
Lookin' good man!
UPDATES: 2007.12.28
It's been a while since I updated this thread, but it's not because I haven't been working hard.
Since last time, I have completed the insulation of the ceiling....here's a shot that shows how much heat was being lost out of the ceiling (melted frost vs. unmelted)... when I only had about half the attic insulation installed:
A lot of time was spent recently building shelving in the overhead space, so that I could more efficiently store my myriad of boxes and other items, but still be able to access them when needed.
The next big step was to get some "real" heat into the garage. I'd been using my dryer exhaust vent to create some heat while I worked, but it was feeble at best. I scored this sealed-unit Empire 35,000 BTU beauty (FREEBIE!) and didn't waste any time having it installed. Now things are toasty!
Then I brought my trusty companion out into the shop....he's been keeping me company and laying on that ratty blue blanket since the California days!
All that insulation is being put to good use now also.....here's a shot outside from just a few minutes ago.....a clear sunrise in New England. It's absolutely beautiful, but obviously cold.
So.....here's a shot of the finished garage, cleaned up and ready for action:
Bringing the K5 in from the cold...
And getting ready to tear into it, to start some long-overdue wrenching and winter upgrades!!!
That's about all that I have to report now..... for all intents and purposes, the garage is done. I will eventually go back and do some painting and build a little shelving and a workbench, but it's useful enough already that I couldn't resist the temptation to do SOMETHING truck-related in there.
Nothing like the feeling of watching the snow fall outside while working warm and comfortably inside..... NICE!
It's been a while since I updated this thread, but it's not because I haven't been working hard.
Since last time, I have completed the insulation of the ceiling....here's a shot that shows how much heat was being lost out of the ceiling (melted frost vs. unmelted)... when I only had about half the attic insulation installed:
A lot of time was spent recently building shelving in the overhead space, so that I could more efficiently store my myriad of boxes and other items, but still be able to access them when needed.
The next big step was to get some "real" heat into the garage. I'd been using my dryer exhaust vent to create some heat while I worked, but it was feeble at best. I scored this sealed-unit Empire 35,000 BTU beauty (FREEBIE!) and didn't waste any time having it installed. Now things are toasty!
Then I brought my trusty companion out into the shop....he's been keeping me company and laying on that ratty blue blanket since the California days!
All that insulation is being put to good use now also.....here's a shot outside from just a few minutes ago.....a clear sunrise in New England. It's absolutely beautiful, but obviously cold.
So.....here's a shot of the finished garage, cleaned up and ready for action:
Bringing the K5 in from the cold...
And getting ready to tear into it, to start some long-overdue wrenching and winter upgrades!!!
That's about all that I have to report now..... for all intents and purposes, the garage is done. I will eventually go back and do some painting and build a little shelving and a workbench, but it's useful enough already that I couldn't resist the temptation to do SOMETHING truck-related in there.
Nothing like the feeling of watching the snow fall outside while working warm and comfortably inside..... NICE!
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You've been a busy little bee Greg! Awesome work! I can only imagine how great it is to have some where nice and warm to work up there!
Greg, you should get some clear plastic sheeting, preferrably with a high mil number for thickness, and cover the insulation up in the attic. The sheeting will help that much more in retaining the heat as it can still seep out between the insulation batts where they've been stapled at the rafters.
