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   jointerman | Aug 30, 2007 09:37am | #1

   Sorry about this... I meant to post this to the "Workshop" topic area.

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   DaveRicheson | Aug 30, 2007 01:22pm | #2

   Nice shop.

   Are those control joints cut in the floor in the "shop helper" photo?

   What is your heating system?

    

   Dave

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   jointerman | Aug 30, 2007 06:22pm | #3

   Yes, those are control joints. As for heating, since it doesn't get too cold here in Silicon Valley, I'll just be using a "Mr. Heater" small portable propane heater.

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   DaveRicheson | Aug 30, 2007 10:23pm | #5

   So you don't get freezing weather.

   We do in KY and I neglected to fill the control joints in my floor for a couple of years. They got enough debris  in the form of dirt , saw dust, mud, and dog hair in them that when the temp. went below freezing for a long time, the slab had no room to contract. I only got one or two wild cracks that ran out of the cut lines, but it was a wake up call to finish what should have been done. Backer rod and some self leveling caulk in the joints now and the floor is easier to keep clean.

    

   Dave 

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   jointerman | Aug 31, 2007 09:09am | #6

   "So you don't get freezing weather."In terms of below 32F/0C, I think it might hit that outside once in a while. However... we always whine about it being "freezing" outside when it hits the 50s. ;-).However, closing the cracks up sounds to be a good idea. What's a backer rod?

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   saschafer | Aug 31, 2007 03:17pm | #7

   "What's a backer rod?"

   For example: http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?product_id=356

   You use it to fill most of the gap, then lay a bead of caulk or other sealant on top. That way, the caulk is less than 1/4" thick, and will cure during your lifetime. Use the next size larger than the width of the gap, so that you have to kind of squeeze it in.

   You can find it alongside weatherstripping at your favorite building supply store.

   -Steve

    

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   philip_r | Sep 01, 2007 12:40am | #8

   What luck!   I was just passing some time on the forum and now I have to go to Home Depot to get some.  Thanks!

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   forestgirl | Aug 30, 2007 07:12pm | #4

   Congrats, Jointerman, a very handsome building -- it would fit right in here in the NW also!  I envy you your weather.  BTW, we have a Mr. Heater for the house -- keeps the living room livable when the power goes out.  Great little heater, isn't it?!

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   BilljustBill | Sep 01, 2007 05:18am | #9

   I know you're proud of your "man cave"....  If you can make some storage in the attic, it will payoff in the future.

   Here in Texas, the housing and shed foundation slabs and footings are poured all at the same time.  I was wondering about the shots of your foundation showing the footing is poured first and then the rebar and slab is poured?

   Thanks,

   Bill

5. 
   tmaxxx | Sep 01, 2007 05:38am | #10

   perhaps you should think about telling your helper about the use of safety goggles.

   Im jealous

   Tmaxxx

   Urban Workshop Ltd

   Vancouver B.C.

   cheers.  Ill buy.