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Real Chicago brick from old warehouses in Chicago. Some bricks have paint and other markings. Found one with the word “car”
Looks incredible! Wow! I am building a detached garage, and plan on doing interior brick. I am getting quotes around $25/ft. Does that sound in line? I know every region is little different.
Looks incredible! Wow! I am building a detached garage, and plan on doing interior brick. I am getting quotes around $25/ft. Does that sound in line? I know every region is little different.
The Liftmaster 8500 jackshaft opener is rated for max width of 18’ and max height of 14’, max sq footage of 180 sqft. Has anyone used this on a larger sized door and if so any issues? I have two 20’ wide by 8’ high doors going in. Curious if I should move up to the Liftmaster MJ which is their medium duty jackshaft opener. Anyone here have a Liftmaster MJ and if so what features is it missing compared to the 8500?
Thanks
I had 8500's initially on my doors and at the time they met the rating Liftmaster giving (seems they have reduced that since). They failed. I went to commercial lifts and have not looked back. For reference my doors are 19'x14' sectionals, insulated and double sided with double pane windows. It's been a while but I believe they weigh in at 800#+ each.
I had 8500's initially on my doors and at the time they met the rating Liftmaster giving (seems they have reduced that since). They failed. I went to commercial lifts and have not looked back. For reference my doors are 19'x14' sectionals, insulated and double sided with double pane windows. It's been a while but I believe they weigh in at 800#+ each.
So I just got off the phone with two Liftmaster installers in the area who both said in regards to the 8500W specs, max width 18', max height 14' and max weight 850lbs, the only one that truly has any significance is the 850lb weight limit. The other two dimensional limits can be/are ignored if you door doesn't break the weight limit. Given PASSMORE's comment above I would go so far as to say anything approaching 850lbs (anything 750lbs+) it's best to just go commercial. Obviously greater dimensions equals added weight. However, I specd a 20x8' sectional door with Energy Saver (3" sprayed foam) with Certifed Wind Rating construction and no windows and it was only ~560lbs. For reassurance I called Liftmaster. They confirmed in writing what the installers had recommended as well. You can ignore the height and width dimensions so long as the weight limit is not exceeded (and I'll add within 100lbs of it per PASSMORE's experience, so less than 750lbs I would think IMO and you should be fine).
Obviously pricing is regional but he said the difference between an 8500W and the commercial is likely around 60% based on his observations. I haven't confirmed that but it's really a mute point given if you need it, well you just buy it to avoid the headaches, right?
The Forman on the project had another heart attack and ended up in the ER while I was off at the F1 race at COTA. Things are logistically more complicated now.
Going to be difficult to get this thing sealed up and the heat turned on before winter sets in.
Did I mention that we have serious, some would call it wicked winter weather here?
We were supposed to be pouring the floor on Friday... Again... Garage doors and windows have arrived, GULP!
Labor is sooooo hard to find right now and the older tradesman are retiring in droves because they can't find help. A vast wealth of knowledge and men with extraordinary work ethics are stepping aside because they are physically worn out. They can only pull 12 hr days for so long. Entire trades are being decimated because our schools have been so focused on funneling people into college. Trade schools and apprenticeships are gone and there is a huge skill gap that is becoming glaringly apparent as we attempt to build this rather simple structure.
@NSD991 - looking fantastic - going to be a very special place to hang out!
@ 928GTR - holy cow! its looking bigger and bigger every time you post pics. Sorry to hear about your Contractor. Best wishes to his family.
I agree - even down here - things are dire right now. Timber and Trade shortages, and ppl do not want to physically work - not just career wise - but generally, which be default only exacerbates the issue.
I am trying to nudge my kids in that direction - and I tell my oldest - its ok to have a career change - start with a trade - end up anywhere!
Keep the updates up !!
Last edited by Full Boost; 10-28-2021 at 09:03 PM.
We have started a scholarship program for kids to get into emotive tech training programs and have raised well over $200,000 and given out $50,000 in only one year. We are just figuring out how to get kids to apply! One of the reasons this building is so big is to hole fundraisers for an "Old Dog" adoption center and the scholarships for kids into trades. Our old building is 12,800 ft and is being turned into a car museum for fund raising purposes as well. Making a small difference in young peoples lives is well worth the effort!
Spot on, and this brief video explains it all. I left a senior officer job at 52 retired and traveling the world, and clearly why prices are rising at all sectors.
Has anyone built an underground garage? I live outside of Boston MA and don’t have the space to build up (set back rules). I’m brainstorming on building an universal underground space that can accommodate cars and a home gym. It’s just concrete and wires, right???
Has anyone built an underground garage? I live outside of Boston MA and don’t have the space to build up (set back rules). I’m brainstorming on building an universal underground space that can accommodate cars and a home gym. It’s just concrete and wires, right???
In most cases, lots of waterproofing. Your structural and geotechnical engineers would be better sources for this info.
10-24-2021, 11:27 AM
