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[*KRONIK*]

My biggest issue with that is storage and maintenance.
Its cheaper to rent one for 100 a day than to buy one and service it.

it is more fun to use impact driver though
whirrrrrr, clack clack

you should try and get your own small generator, like a 2000 size
one person can lift and could power a fridge etc in event natural gas run out

[pugboy]

So far I lucky with the two I have
start them once a year or so.

My biggest issue with that is storage and maintenance.
Its cheaper to rent one for 100 a day than to buy one and service it.

it is more fun to use impact driver though
whirrrrrr, clack clack

you should try and get your own small generator, like a 2000 size
one person can lift and could power a fridge etc in event natural gas run out

[adnj]

Regular variable speed drill for me. I did that trade for 11 years and never used impact or slip chuck drills once. The trick is when to know to let the trigger go to avoid pulling the screw too much causing the roofing sheet to sink thereby creating a potential future leak. You might need a fairly powerful drill because sometimes you may be required to go through double lapped purlins and a cheapo unit might not have the beans.

After using a screw gun on metal panels, plycem and gypsym walls, there is no way that I would go back.

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[pugboy]

Almost finished router mortising jig
Sturdy and pretty much square.
Just need to do the clamping setup on vertical board below.

[Rovin]

today 2 guys changed out d roof of my 20x20 work shop which was long time galvanize, 2x4 wood & galv nails , changed out to modern full legth galvanize , C purlin & roofing screws

they used a M18 fuel brushless impact driver with 5ah batt , seems to work well & that batt had enough juice for all d galv sheets , it wasnt that noisy , only clacks u hear was when d screws about 1\2 way in ....

[pugboy]

That clack is when the threads start to engage the purlin

U ain’t put the radiant barrier?

[Rovin]

badman doh use dat we like to bake in d heat



i really eh study dat inno , it jesso for d past 20 yrs , have a fair amt of breeze always blowing so i accustomed .....

[*KRONIK*]

Put some gypsum board from the bottom if possible.
Will help with the heat

badman doh use dat we like to bake in d heat



i really eh study dat inno , it jesso for d past 20 yrs , have a fair amt of breeze always blowing so i accustomed .....

[Ted_v2]

The little green in my cart all now, waiting to drop that purchase soon.

have alot of stuff to sell too, will post up a for sale soon.

[adnj]

today 2 guys changed out d roof of my 20x20 work shop which was long time galvanize, 2x4 wood & galv nails , changed out to modern full legth galvanize , C purlin & roofing screws

they used a M18 fuel brushless impact driver with 5ah batt , seems to work well & that batt had enough juice for all d galv sheets , it wasnt that noisy , only clacks u hear was when d screws about 1\2 way in ....

Sounds about right.

Your roof probably has nearly 400 screws.

I've seen tests where DeWalt and Milwaukee impact drivers (using a 3 ah battery 18v/20v) each drove more than 450 3" screws into wood on a single charge.

[originalbling]

today 2 guys changed out d roof of my 20x20 work shop which was long time galvanize, 2x4 wood & galv nails , changed out to modern full legth galvanize , C purlin & roofing screws

they used a M18 fuel brushless impact driver with 5ah batt , seems to work well & that batt had enough juice for all d galv sheets , it wasnt that noisy , only clacks u hear was when d screws about 1\2 way in ....

You used any beams or just C purlin right thru? What you used for the posts?

Thinking about adding on a shed to the back of the house - about 24ft wide x 10-12ft out. coming off the back wall.

any advice on beams, size of purlins etc?

[Rovin]

^this shed is temporary on top of a steel frame building , its welded very strongly though built about 20yrs ago from 4" drill pipe & 4" angle iron as d cleats

ppl mostly use 2x4 or 2x6 H beam [check around though as some of them so thin like 3\16 maybe] & typical 4" C purlin , i find materials so thin & flimsy nowadays , better to space d purlins closer like 3ft , H beams depends on if u using 4" or 6"

better u get a couple quotes from a few welders



in a couple yrs we will need to remove this roof so we didnt use alot of screws heavily , i am seeing about 16 per perlin & 6 perlin so thats about 100-120 total ...

[pugboy]

you can use round galv pipe for the posts, like 3" actual diameter, you need at least 6(3 and 3)
or properly anchor to the wall and not need posts by the wall assuming wall can take the weight.

I see many folks use C purlins for the 12ft out and then Z purlins for the 24ft, there are 30ft purlins available.
proper cleats is important with angle and bolts.

I see a shed where they screw the Z to the C and the whole roof rip out as its really only a single thread holding it down.

today 2 guys changed out d roof of my 20x20 work shop which was long time galvanize, 2x4 wood & galv nails , changed out to modern full legth galvanize , C purlin & roofing screws

they used a M18 fuel brushless impact driver with 5ah batt , seems to work well & that batt had enough juice for all d galv sheets , it wasnt that noisy , only clacks u hear was when d screws about 1\2 way in ....

You used any beams or just C purlin right thru? What you used for the posts?

Thinking about adding on a shed to the back of the house - about 24ft wide x 10-12ft out. coming off the back wall.

any advice on beams, size of purlins etc?

[adnj]

The trick is to change the tension or pulling force on the attachment screws to a shear of cutting force.

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[De Dragon]

Put some gypsum board from the bottom if possible.
Will help with the heat

badman doh use dat we like to bake in d heat



i really eh study dat inno , it jesso for d past 20 yrs , have a fair amt of breeze always blowing so i accustomed .....

The proper heat barrier rolls have the soft, cushioned backing. When I did a large front covering I used it, and even on baking hot days, you cannot feel any heat radiating from the sheeting.

[Rovin]

Put some gypsum board from the bottom if possible.
Will help with the heat

badman doh use dat we like to bake in d heat



i really eh study dat inno , it jesso for d past 20 yrs , have a fair amt of breeze always blowing so i accustomed .....

The proper heat barrier rolls have the soft, cushioned backing. When I did a large front covering I used it, and even on baking hot days, you cannot feel any heat radiating from the sheeting.

hmmm allyuh have meh thinking now , whats d cost of these sheets & d dimensions of it ? ....

[pugboy]

Roof systems have a good quality one with thick foam about $1000 per roll, 4ft wide
Roll does 500sq ft

There are other brands out there but thinner and flimsy.

[adnj]

There are also different types, if you plan to insulate below the ceiling between the rafters.

You can also use insulated cold room ceiling panels, if you find the seams on the ceiling acceptable. The panels are installed in place of a drop ceiling or gypsum on frame.

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[Parvin]

Is there anything like this or similar available locally ? Doesn't have to be the same brand.

Checked a few places and made some calls but they only have heavy duty/commercial pieces

[adnj]

Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita and Black & Decker make them. If you haven't already, call L&DG. They may have the Milwaukee. Bhagwansing may have the DeWalt.

You'll need a charger and battery so your choice may be a consequence of the cordless tools that you already own.

Otherwise, you could consider a work light that comes with a charger and built-in battery. Makita, INGCO, and Black & Decker market them.

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[Parvin]

Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita and Black & Decker make them. If you haven't already, call L&DG. They may have the Milwaukee. Bhagwansing may have the DeWalt.

You'll need a charger and battery so your choice may be a consequence of the cordless tools that you already own.

Otherwise, you could consider a work light that comes with a charger and built-in battery. Makita, INGCO, and Black & Decker market them.

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L&DG was the first place I checked but the units they have way out of the budget ($3k+) for small home use now and then.

I’ll check Bhagwansinghs

[*KRONIK*]

Pricesmart have the recharcable CAT light. Not sure whats the application can it may be able to work

[adnj]

In my experience, no one seems to make a reasonably priced cordless worklight that operates well.

Right now, it's hard to beat a corded trouble light with an LED bulb for a total price of about TT$100. A work light thatblugs in cost about TT$300, you can get one at most hardwares or electric supply houses, and it will last many years.

For working around the house, I always have a few flashlights with rechargeable batteries. For a light, batteries and a charger, the cost will from about TT$300 to TT$1000 but it will fit in your pocket.

[X_Factor]

Anyone what some finishing Sanders
200 for one

[pugboy]

Anybody ever use rotoplastics tank repair service ?

I have a 1000gal with a 3” clean vertical crack.
Wonder if worth fixing. The tank otherwise is not porous.

[matix]

Anybody ever use rotoplastics tank repair service ?

I have a 1000gal with a 3” clean vertical crack.
Wonder if worth fixing. The tank otherwise is not porous.

Never heard of this. In for the results

[pugboy]

If it can’t fix they also will dispose the old one too I been told and give a discount voucher on new tank too.

Anybody ever use rotoplastics tank repair service ?

I have a 1000gal with a 3” clean vertical crack.
Wonder if worth fixing. The tank otherwise is not porous.

Never heard of this. In for the results

[Strugglerzinc]

If it can’t fix they also will dispose the old one too I been told and give a discount voucher on new tank too.

Anybody ever use rotoplastics tank repair service ?

I have a 1000gal with a 3” clean vertical crack.
Wonder if worth fixing. The tank otherwise is not porous.

Never heard of this. In for the results

These people been advertising on FB. Plastic welding water tanks.

R&S Water Tanks Service

Protect your home conserver your water.Call/whatsapp/message us @ 3684793 to REPAIR or CLEAN your WATER TANKS.YOU COULD GET 18 MONTHS WARRANTY ON THE REPAIR.

[pugboy]

Will call them

[X_Factor]

flex tape on both sides?