08-21-2017, 06:15 AM
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#141
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The overhead line is currently 100A. So It needs to go to 200A, which means it needs new lines from the pole, which is Enmax territory. I'm pretty sure electricians aren't allowed to tap in new lines. I also need a 200A meter, as the 100A one will go explodey if you use it. And those only come from Enmax as well. Your electrician was probably able to use the same line from the pole, and use the same meter.
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08-21-2017, 09:09 AM
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#142
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
The overhead line is currently 100A. So It needs to go to 200A, which means it needs new lines from the pole, which is Enmax territory. I'm pretty sure electricians aren't allowed to tap in new lines. I also need a 200A meter, as the 100A one will go explodey if you use it. And those only come from Enmax as well. Your electrician was probably able to use the same line from the pole, and use the same meter.
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Fuzz - check your PMs
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08-27-2017, 06:55 PM
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#144
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First Line Centre
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How did it work to put sheathing on, was there any trouble where the two slopes meet since there is no jack rafter or did you need to add blocking there after these photos were taken?
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08-27-2017, 08:10 PM
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#145
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Franchise Player
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Last edited by Fuzz; 08-27-2017 at 08:17 PM.
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09-04-2017, 07:02 AM
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#146
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I dare say, it looks like a garage now! Big push this weekend, put the window in Thursday night. That was a pain because the Rona guy decided I didn't want a flange, so a 20 minute job turned into a 2 hour job. Friday I prepped the roof by installing drip edge and eave protection membrane.
Saturday 4 of us worked a full day in the sweltering heat to get the shingles on. Holy hell there is a job I'd never want. Yesterday I put the big door in. For some reason they included an entire extra door panel, it looks like it was on the bottom of the stack as protection or something, as it is damaged and incomplete...so I've got this 18 foot section of garbage to get rid of. Thanks again, Rona! The door isn't operational yet, as I got to the last couple steps of the instructions where it says "install with lag bolts, not included". Thanks guys! So I should get that done today.
I'll be taking a break for a few weeks, then need to form up the concrete apron, sidewalk and a few steps, and pour those. Then get some asphalt in to finish the driveway. Outside I'd like to get the soffits and drip edge installed before winter. I think siding will wait until spring. Inside I need to run all the internal electrical, lighting and install the garage motor. She will finally be ready to receive a car. I'm guessing early to mid November, hopefully before I need to put winter tires on so I can do it for the first time in a dry garage! Insulation and drywall may happen over the winter, we will see.
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09-04-2017, 07:47 AM
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#147
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evil of fart
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Definitely looks like a garage. Very nice!
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09-04-2017, 07:51 AM
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#148
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#1 Goaltender
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A friend of mine built a massive garage and coined it The Garage Mahal. Yours is close! Well done.
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09-05-2017, 11:45 AM
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#149
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Location: Calgary
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Looks great!!
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09-05-2017, 01:22 PM
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#150
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Looks awesome. I'd use that door panel for a make-shift shelf for the time being. I'd also recommend throwing the siding on, as it's a pretty simple job, and goes up fast once you put the trim on around the openings. It will protect the tyvek for uv damage. Tip is to keep the nails a <1/4" from the sheathing to allow for movement/expansion.
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09-05-2017, 01:33 PM
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#151
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Originally Posted by jeffh
Looks awesome. I'd use that door panel for a make-shift shelf for the time being. I'd also recommend throwing the siding on, as it's a pretty simple job, and goes up fast once you put the trim on around the openings. It will protect the tyvek for uv damage. Tip is to keep the nails a <1/4" from the sheathing to allow for movement/expansion.
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I'd like to do the siding, I just don't think there is the time for it with all the other things before winter. I think I want to do LP Smartside, which costs about 2-3x as much as vinyl, so it would be good to push that to next year for budget reasons...We will see. If by mid-november it is still a warm fall I might get to it. You never know it Calgary. Priority is going to be the concrete, driveway and power so I can actually use it.
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09-05-2017, 04:40 PM
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#152
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Nothing to add except I am jealous. I am hoping to have Spring of the garage next year.
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09-05-2017, 05:28 PM
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#153
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by stang
Nothing to add except I am jealous. I am hoping to have Spring of the garage next year.
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DO IT.
Pro tip. Plan it all now so you can start in the spring, not in, err... mid July. I "started" in April, but didn't really get started until July.
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09-05-2017, 05:53 PM
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#154
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CP's Fraser Crane
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Whats your budget on this project?
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09-05-2017, 09:06 PM
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#155
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Franchise Player
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Haha..budget...ya, about that...
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10-01-2017, 12:13 PM
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#156
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I've got an operational door now! woot! Feels like a big moment. I've moved loads of clay around to get the apron and sidewalk ready and now am layering in some road crush. Hopefully I can form up next weekend and pour concrete the weekend after.
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10-16-2017, 07:43 AM
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#159
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Franchise Player
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Does your driveway go beside the house to the front street, and the side of the garage on the alley is closed off?
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10-16-2017, 07:46 AM
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#160
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Yes, it was to big a drop to the alley to make it work from there. Plus it's on a slope and gets pretty ugly in the winter, so easier to drive in the front. It just means I'm going to be wishing for a snowblower one Christmas...so much driveway.
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