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    Garage remodeling. Software?

    I am looking for ideas for my garage like epoxy ( http://www.ucoatit.com/ ) or tile ( http://racedeck.com/ ) for the floor and should I use drywall, slatwall ( http://www.garagescapes.com/drywall_drawbacks.htm ) or plywood ( http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=3465 ) since my garage seems to shift slightly when the garage door opener is used.

    I am also looking to find some software to help with designing and planning and for supplies ect.. Anyone heard of something like this? Also, has anyone used epoxy or tiling on their floor?
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    Well as mentioned in the thread drywall is a fire retardant; make sure your insurance company is OK with using anything else. Plywood burns good and they could fault you for that if you ever have a house or garage fire.

    I want to do a deck or coating on my garage floor next summer too. I was going to use a coating but some friends told me you cant' do it in the winter, it has to be above 10 or 15 degrees C for like a week if you want the best results?
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      one of my friend HAD to drywall as per inspectors request, but that probably depends on how close you are to the neighbours.
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        Re: Garage remodeling. Software?

        Is your garage attached? If so make sure you have at least two layers of mud with the first being durabond (drys harder); at least that is what I have learned from watching homes on homes lol Putting on two layers seals the house from car exhaust. Either way I would also use mold resistant drywall on the bottom sheets. I used some software to layout my basement and it was pretty easy to use, I will find out the name of it for you when I get home. As for the flooring you might also want to look into concrete stain, it can look pretty good when done right.
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          I used Google Sketchup to model my basement, very easy to use and free.
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            I used Punch! Home Design AS4000 but google sketchup might be just as good.
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              there is this software called renoworks or something like that. i think they sell it at home hardware for like 20 bucks. or you can download it off their website.
              it is good because you can use real life products to redesign your home or garage and at the end print out a product sheet of what you need to buy. plus the software is made by a local calgary company.
              Last edited by timdog; 11-06-2007, 09:22 AM.

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                This is all usefull knowledge for when i do my new basement
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                • #9
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                  nice!

                  i just started insulating my garage tonight.. i got 1 side done then i ran out hahahaha.. have to go back and buy about 5 more bundles of it..

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                    hey does anybody know how to insulate the ceiling or if its needed?

                    like above the walls where the roof slants down you can peak outside through the metal crap with the little holes in it.. should i shove insulation all up in here too?

                    i plan on dry walling the whole deal over the winter and was going to seal the roof up for a nice clean look

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                    • #11
                      Re: Garage remodeling. Software?

                      Originally posted by Ryan View Post
                      hey does anybody know how to insulate the ceiling or if its needed?

                      like above the walls where the roof slants down you can peak outside through the metal crap with the little holes in it.. should i shove insulation all up in here too?

                      i plan on dry walling the whole deal over the winter and was going to seal the roof up for a nice clean look
                      If it is an exterior wall or ceiling it should be insulated befor boarding, interior walls do not need insulation, if your having problems insulating the ceiling etc. just staple some poly across the joists then stuff the insulation in it. If your going to do any more electrical etc. do it now or at least bring elec. boxes to future ltg. or switching locations or it will be much harder and more $$$ down the road. Then make sure you put poly everywhere around the framework and seal it good with some tucktape. Then drywall, mud, tape, sand and paint then your done.
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                        Ryan you need to put some inserts (I forget the name) in the bottom corners for the ceiling to breath. You will also need roof vents if they are not all ready installed. Remember that everything about the ceiling and to the underpart of the roof is a cool zone and needs to circulate air. If your garage is attached you will need to do at least two coats of mud to keep exhaust fumes out of the house. If that didn't make any sense then it is time to get reading so you don't amke any costly mistakes.
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                        Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
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                          Re: Garage remodeling. Software?

                          okay.i found out what i'm talking about now.. my entire garaqe is surrounded by breathable soffits (the metal with holes in it lol)

                          so i'm not supposed to insulate this part.. but instead.. where all the roof rafters are seal that up with drywall/playwood or whatever and then insulate on top of that

                          so the NEW ceiling to the garage will be drywalled and then insulation left on top..

                          then the 'attic' of the garage will be left open for air to flow through so that my house doesn't rot hahahaa

                          does this sound right? perhaps i need to visit the depot

                          oh right now 1/2 my garage is drywalled/insulated/sealed by the builder.. the part attached to the house and then part of the ceiling as my bedroom sits above it
                          Last edited by R_Ethug; 11-13-2007, 09:15 AM.

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                            Re: Garage remodeling. Software?

                            That sounds about right, you need to insulate the outer walls of your house though otherwise the cold air will just seem right in. A little tough to explain, you need to find a couple episodes of Holmes on Homes as he has done lot of garage repairs.If the walls are already drywalled I would kick the builder right where it counts. You need to drwall the celing first so the outer edges sit on top of the sheets that go on the wall:
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                            If you get what I am meaning. That way it prevents sagging in the sheets. You also might want to use 5/8" mold resistant drywall and ruxol insulation while you are at it.
                            Name: Brent
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                            Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
                            Fun car: '92 Blue Karmann Crabby Cabby Mods: Coils, front and rear swaybars, LED interior lights and some other old things.

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                              Re: Garage remodeling. Software?

                              Sounds like you got a handle on things there Ryan, soffiting provides air circulation for the roof space and a roof vent helps circulation but is not required. Just poly around the walls and ceiling before the drywall and don't worry about "extra mudding", the poly air seal above the drywall will not let any exhaust fumes get by. I can only assume the inserts Brent is talking about are vents on the exterior or what your vented soffits are doing. You don't want any holes in the interior ceiling space or you will get nasty drafts and excessive condensation forming in the ceiling space. I own an Architectural Design Firm if you have more questions or need some design work.
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