Hauling and Garage Pics

[RyanbabZ71]

Here are some pics from today. 2000lbs of concrete

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Oil Filters

 

Impala and Silverado

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another shot of concrete

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[HillHound]

Nice photos Ryan-remember me?

 

I wish my garage was as clean as yours. That's a pretty good amount of weight for a 1500. Nice to see you still have that 2000 and it still looks new!

 

So what's the concrete going to be used for?

[RyanbabZ71]

Yea I remember you. Still have the ford???

 

Yea it was alot of weight doesnt look like much but there was. Truck drove great. Stopping accelerating. New exhaust rumbled all the way home hehe.

 

The garage is kind of dirty with it being winter right now cant wait to clean it.

 

The concrete is for a deck I am going to build this spring. I am stocking up (menards had a 10% off sale. I have been buying all the hardware).

 

Wood is next. The deck is going to be 18x18. 6ft out is low level then step up to 12 ft out by 18 ft wide

[curly]

Ryan.... what did you finish your walls with in your garage? I am debating on how I want to finishe the walls in my shop (drywall, "nice" paneling, OSB, etc.). I wish i had taken some pictures of my truck loaded with concrete edging blocks a few months ago .

 

If I could figure out how to post pics, I would share some pics of the garage (with a lot of landscaping left to do this summer).

[Black02Silverado]

Ryan,

Keep the cement out of the humidity. I had a few bags that I thought I could use in a few months and had them in an unattached garage not heated and when I went to use them they were solid. Buying early getting good deals is great but some things may not last until your ready to use them. Just wanted to give you a heads up.

 

I wish I could keep my garage that neat and clean. Oh and I don't feel bad now with the stock pile of oil filters I have for my truck and the wifes van.

[RyanbabZ71]

Ryan.... what did you finish your walls with in your garage? I am debating on how I want to finishe the walls in my shop (drywall, "nice" paneling, OSB, etc.). I wish i had taken some pictures of my truck loaded with concrete edging blocks a few months ago  .

 

I used the $7 sheets at lowes. They are 4x8. They wipe clean easily too. The garage was drywalled and had a pinkish orange color to it. I decided against painting and just put the paneling up with some wood trim

 

 

As far as the concrete in the garage thanks for the tip. Where I bought it stores theirs in an outside pole barn basically open on one end (menards) and it wasnt hard and I have never seen it get hard over time so I think it will be alright. I plan on using it within a month as long as the weather cooperates

[Likarok]

 

Hi Ryan,

 

Very Nice garage..........the wall panels are awesome. What are you useing all the cement for???? Oh yes the new house.....fence posts right. Been there -done that.

[curly]

Ryan, I will probably go the route you did with the white panels from Lowes... only they are now $11.xx a sheet (not a lot, but every bit counts). I do like the idea that they can be wiped down for cleaning. How do you think these panels will do with no backing (no drywall, OSB, etc), just screwed to the studs and wood strips to cover the seams?

 

Thanks for sharing your pictures and a good idea for wall covering .

[RyanbabZ71]

I dont know how well that would work. They are a little flimsy. There is drywall behind mine. In the summer in a few areas it will buldge out a bit but nothing noticable (except to me). I would think if you have all four edges nailed down it would be fine. Basically thats how mine is.

 

They are $11 a sheet now? Wow I lucked out also and got my GFs (fiance now) lowes discount since she works there

 

I used a ton of sheets. Also having a dremel tool makes cutting out the electrical outlets very easy. Just make sure you measure where they are 1st.

 

Sorry I didnt reply sooner I overlooked this topic

[curly]

Not a problem..... I may try those panels and secure them well with the wood trim. I might even go all drywall, just have to get some pricing on that (it won't have to be perfect because I plan to cover the wall with old metal signs and stuff). You got lucky! A Lowes discount would help alot with this project .

[Ranger]

I work with drywall for a living. They have some sheets that are designed to withstand some humidity, but are a bit pricey. I can tell they are worth it. One time someone was hauling a couple sheets and it rained a bit. We figured "Ah &%$% there goes 100 bucks" but after it dried, the sheets were still pretty solid. Not like conventional drywall, which will break apart if it gets pretty wet.

 

If you plan to install them over outlets, I'd recommend empty outlets (no wires/few wires, definitely no plugs) or pre-cutting the holes out of the board.

[Larry]

Speaking of garages, does anybody have any experience with Quikrete, Rustoleum or UCoatit garage floor epoxy coating? I am looking at going the epoxy route this summer but looking for the best bang for the buck as I have 1900 sq ft of garage floor to deal with.

 

UCoatit seems like the best product but Quikrete seems more economical. Doe anybody know how well this stuff works and how long it lasts for a true working garage apposed to a garage that just has cars parked in it?