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Ah, but grease makes a great water repellent for wood. They might not mix but they do go together.

85% built by me. I had no employees for this home as the "covid" shut everything down and no one wanted to work. So I built it myself. Thanks for the compliment. @dartindanno

I build custom homes. Here is a 3D interactive walk through of one of my recent homes. It's a small home. There was no large budget for this home. Very simple. Not a lot of really fine details. Regardless, they are happy and this smaller style home has become quite popular as of the...

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Totally agree with Steve W. Steel plate is the only way. Even non coated concrete will have burn marks. Pay the price and get the ceramic coating. Keep a piece of metal for your welding areas. If you are doing it yourself, check out sherwin williams commercial floor products. They are...

Yes, I use several types of simpson screws. Still, not as much sheer strength as a nail of equivalent size. I use this system on the majority of my I.C.F. homes. simpson ICF-D3.25 This is not for the truss or roof strapping. These are internal assemblies. Some external assemblies allow...

Best anchor bolts. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GNPF4M/?tag=fabo03-20 bolt down chain holders https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YNYHYBM/?tag=fabo03-20 Any hook similar to this. I prefer cross bolts instead of in line bolts but can't seem to find a cross bolt hook on amazon...

I agree. I have built 2 pylon style pole barns. Way better than a standard pole barn. 1 had wood poles and the other red metal. But if your going to build a pylon style barn, might as well just purchase red steel/Isteel/structural steel. Build the main frame out of metal and connect wood...

Interesting. I've never seen anyone put screws through their gang nailing. That would do a good job keeping the gang nailing from sliding side to side during a storm situation. Good addition for those gang nailings. Back in the day, truss's were all put together with pieces of plywood or...

Screws have basically no sheer strength. Nails have tremendous sheer strength. Screws are not allowed for a large majority of items on a home. Just pick up the latest IBC code book, read it and ya might be surprised how often screws are not allowed. Pretty much, no hanger or connector...

I see and understand the vapor lock 555 for the base. Are you spraying the 555 on top of the base or are you mixing it as the spec sheets call for? What are the other products you are using in the actual concrete? I know which batch plant is best in my county. Both batch plants will tell...

@pauls340 I would like to learn more about the concrete add mix. Unfortunately I can not find any videos that show real world concrete being poured with the add mix. In the sample videos it only shows the mixing part of the process and nothing to explain the consistency during pour. It...

I just "own" a pole barn. Definitely didn't build it. It's down in some AG territory that I happen to own land in. Again, I didn't build it. It was built in the 50's. Still there, but all the wood has termite rot. Going to have to rebuild it or tear it down. One of my employees is down...

@75slant6 If you want a truly comfortable garage that is pretty much bullet proof, build an I.C.F. house. Insulated Concrete Foundation. The best garages I have ever build are icf. I build in locations with wind speeds of 100 m.p.h. yearly. Snow loads of 6+ feet. Some built next to...

As long as there are the typical 1x8 boards that support the metal roof the foam will be just fine. I do agree though, 8' with no horizontal support boards would be too much. Over time, loads will bow the roof down and eventually snap the foam. That stuff will stick to anything. I build my...

Since he is using closed cell foam the spans can be sprayed as long as there is a batten board for a backer. The closed cell foam will harden and create it's own self supporting wall to an extent. Incredible stuff. My opinion, do not build a "pole" barn. They are cheaper because there is...

With the plumbing in the concrete, a vapor barrier and 2" solid foam insulation you will have 6x6 metal wire mesh that the PEX heating pipe will attach to the top of the wire mesh. Make sure to cut every other mesh at the locations where you are cutting your relief cuts. Fill the cuts with...

No need to regret. Information is always a positive. If you look through craigslist you can find a bridgeport for between 1900 and 9000. All over the country. Since you're in North Dakota, you will have to travel to find one regardless. Hell I'm in Colorado and I have to travel hundreds...

Thanks Randy!

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I am very curious what a practical use would be for those type of bolts. Regardless, pretty cool design.

Just curious. I'm looking for one. West Virginia. That's a long drive. Just went to Carlisle. If he decides in the future, I'd be interested. Hope you purchase it though if you need it.

Did you buy the mill? Is he listing if for public sale if you did not buy it?

Built a garage last summer and my electrician installed two 2'x2' Led's. They are so bright that he could have only put one in the garage and it would have worked great. 28x32 garage. Not my garage but a clients. They were 400 each as I recall. Well worth the money. Look for the high...