MAMEWorld Forums - The Loony Bin - Re: Another mini garage update...

> But short story 2x4 when 'green' up to the 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 dried and finished (which
> is the min size they can be and still be called a 2x4). Also there are three levels
> of grade (or finish), junk, stud, and standard. Sounds like you got mostly the third
> kind. You probably could not even buy the first two kinds at menards/lowes/home
> depot. You probably would have to go to a proper construction lumber yard for them.

nah, you can get both at big box stores. The only catch is that the stud grade is usually labeled "Standard", and standard is usually labeled "Select" I've never seen junk grade, but I've never looked for it either...

> Also if I remember correctly framers do things off the center of the boards for just
> that reason (slightly varying sizes).

Yup

> Sounds like you are going to end up with a nice garage though.

I hope so. I've looked at it on many occasions and thought "too small", and other times thought "too big". Hopefully that translates to "just right".

> OH ONE tip do not get those garage doors with the spring across the top of the door.
> Those suck. I have one and I hate it and having to retention the thing every couple
> of years. Get ones with the large hanging springs. Those work MUCH better and are
> easier to fix when they break.

I might not have a choice, going with a commercial door due to the odd size of my opening. Sucks, but I can't find a decent insulated residential door 14' x 8' for under a grand.