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I love this project!!!
I'm not 100% sure you want to level the floor though. From the little bit I see, that doesn't appear to be an old house, so it doesn't seem that the inch-and-a-half difference is due to settling, that would take many years. The pitch in the floor was designed intentionally for drainage and other purposes. You may be better off putting some shims under the sides of some of your enclosures/stands if really needed. But I'm guessing an inch-and-a-half is over at least 8-10 feet, which probably won't effect a whole lot.
I'm not 100% sure on this, as I only have a handful of years of carpentry/building/construction experience...
Any which way, keep up the great work and please keep the updates and pics coming.
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Re: Converting the garage
Originally Posted by craigafrechette
I love this project!!!
I'm not 100% sure you want to level the floor though. From the little bit I see, that doesn't appear to be an old house, so it doesn't seem that the inch-and-a-half difference is due to settling, that would take many years. The pitch in the floor was designed intentionally for drainage and other purposes. You may be better off putting some shims under the sides of some of your enclosures/stands if really needed. But I'm guessing an inch-and-a-half is over at least 8-10 feet, which probably won't effect a whole lot.
I'm not 100% sure on this, as I only have a handful of years of carpentry/building/construction experience...
Any which way, keep up the great work and please keep the updates and pics coming.
Thank you! The house is new, well we bought it new three years ago. I'll have to put rack out there and play around.
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Re: Converting the garage
Originally Posted by Thom Noble
Thank you! The house is new, well we bought it new three years ago. I'll have to put rack out there and play around.
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Again, I'm only sharing my limited knowledge and experience, but I do believe you can find a better alternative the leveling the floor. The project really looks great so far. My girlfriend and I are getting ready to embark on a whole house renovation (our house was built in 1891) which will be including a dedicated reptile room. Right now they are all in my spare bedroom kinda where they fit. Can't wait to have an actual reptile room though!! We are converting our two-family home into a single family, so we have plenty of room now! I can't wait!!
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Re: Converting the garage
Originally Posted by craigafrechette
Again, I'm only sharing my limited knowledge and experience, but I do believe you can find a better alternative the leveling the floor. The project really looks great so far. My girlfriend and I are getting ready to embark on a whole house renovation (our house was built in 1891) which will be including a dedicated reptile room. Right now they are all in my spare bedroom kinda where they fit. Can't wait to have an actual reptile room though!! We are converting our two-family home into a single family, so we have plenty of room now! I can't wait!!
Looking forward to your updates!
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Great project, nice details! Please keep the updates coming. Really, really nice!
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0.1 Cavachon "Lola"
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Re: Converting the garage
Originally Posted by Thom Noble
Looking forward to your updates!
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Thanks, me too!! Hahahaha. We are still a bit away though, we're in the drawing board phase now. Luckilly, we own the house, no mortgage or anything, so we have time and options...
I will be posting the reptile room updates though
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Re: Converting the garage
If you don't think you will be moving things around much, then you can probably building some low risers that come out about 3 or 4 feet from the wall, depending on the depth of the racks. From an ambient heat perspective, it may make sense to have the lowest tubs elevated off the floor anyways. The risers will resolve the leveling issue without compromising the drainage. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
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Re: Converting the garage
Originally Posted by rlditmars
If you don't think you will be moving things around much, then you can probably building some low risers that come out about 3 or 4 feet from the wall, depending on the depth of the racks. From an ambient heat perspective, it may make sense to have the lowest tubs elevated off the floor anyways. The risers will resolve the leveling issue without compromising the drainage. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Good thinking!
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Originally Posted by rlditmars
If you don't think you will be moving things around much, then you can probably building some low risers that come out about 3 or 4 feet from the wall, depending on the depth of the racks. From an ambient heat perspective, it may make sense to have the lowest tubs elevated off the floor anyways. The risers will resolve the leveling issue without compromising the drainage. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.
Good thinking!
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Re: Converting the garage
Okay so I think we have the floor figured out. Just need to get the materials and rip some boards. Just about done with the room. Can't wait to show it off
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