Electrical dilema

[bigfoot15]

thanks Tom, all I have to do now is find a local dealer for Louisville that actually knows something.

[bigfoot15]

quote:Originally posted by Tom Miller

quote:Originally posted by bigfoot15

I haven't put a ladder in yet, still using a step ladder right now.
I left a 2'x4' opening in the "floor" for that purpose.
the ready made drop down ladders are quite pricey and most are rated only for 225# (6'5", 280#) so i'm not in a hurry to drop 3-400 for one of them. Plus I can't find one here for 8 ft ceilings, only higher. Really starting to kick myself for not going 8-1/2 ft, but i was concerned about overall exterior height restrictions.

8' ceiling should be no problem. I see the ones that Louisville advertises as 8'9" can go as short as 7' (they spec them for max height, and can usually be shortened over 12").

http://www.louisvilleladder.com/lral226p.html

You should be able to get a 300# or more capacity for a little over US$100.

Regards,
Tom

Tom,
I checked out Louisville, got a local dealer (no attic ladder stock).
They wwant $240CDN (190 USD)+shipping for the AS226P unit.
Can you advise if that's an OK price or if I should start looking to have somebody ship one from down south.
Companies up here tend to take advantage of the previously poor exchange rate thinking retail customers don't have a clue.

[Tom Miller]

quote:Originally posted by bigfoot15

Tom,
I checked out Louisville, got a local dealer (no attic ladder stock).
They wwant $240CDN (190 USD)+shipping for the AS226P unit.

Hmmm, that's a little steep. The local Menards (Home Depot-type store) has them for US$139. I'm sure that's as cheap as you'll see them in the States.

Regards,
Tom

[doogus]

Want to save some money on your garage wall covering? Can you live with "im-perfect" sheetrocked walls? Don't mind a mix of green and white and odd sized piece of sheetrock? If you answered yes to all of these then here is how to finish the shop walls.

When I did my shop/garage I went to the BORG and found the pile of broken pieces of sheetrock (they were outside the big rollup door on a cart. Most had broken corners or a hole punched in them). I asked them what they wanted for it and they said "Free". I loaded it up, took it home and that is how I sheetrocked my garage (Note: It took a couple of weekends to round up enough pieces). Not pretty but then it is a shop/garage so I don't care.

[Mogo]

I have always gone with plywood because you can hang stuff anywhere. One other reason is when you put it up use SCREWS ( I used drywall screws) in the event you need to go back and rewire, add plumbing or add a heavy duty support borad between studs you can open the wall space in just a few minutes, do what you need to then put the plywood back in place. Makes for quick, easy and clean access.

[Tom Miller]

quote:Originally posted by Mogo

...use SCREWS...you can open the wall space in just a few minutes, do what you need to then put the plywood back in place.

Well, now, that's a good reason for ply that I hadn't considered. I'm gonna tuck that one away for further use.

Thanks!

Regards,
Tom

[BobSch]

quote:Originally posted by Tom Miller

quote:Originally posted by Mogo

...use SCREWS...you can open the wall space in just a few minutes, do what you need to then put the plywood back in place.

Well, now, that's a good reason for ply that I hadn't considered. I'm gonna tuck that one away for further use.

Thanks!

Regards,
Tom

Another possible advantage with plywood over gyp board is it's harder to knock a hole in it when you hit it with a 4x8 piece of sheetgoods.

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