I guess one more year without a quad....

[rosco1]

I am curious what it costs to run the shop over the winter? I see you have a separate meter so it makes it easy to calculate. What temp do you keep it roughly? I know this winter has been mild but do you have a rough average monthly cost? Thanks

[JoeCool]

Originally Posted by prowler

How much would a shop like that cost?

Cost=short term number, Value=PRICELESS... I'm jealous.

[gkram1985]

I have a 30x42, not as big as quinstar's I don't think and 2 construction heaters to keep it 14 degrees costs me 750 a year

[Quinster]

We are roughly sitting at ~ $150 - $200 a month with the shop sitting at 60. I was expecting $200 plus but we did have a mild year as stated, but my overhead door had a 1" + gap for half the year.

Got some new shelving up and ready to fill!







It took 3 sets to get 2 good ones, one looked like it went through a tornado then was packed in the box...the box itself had minimal damage.

Each unit is able to handle 1,133.9 kg (2,500 lb.) per shelf, and each one is 77"L x 24"W x 72"H and the way I have them configured the total length is 231" or 19.25'.

Online price is $319.99 at Costco, but I got them for $174.99 each.

[punch]

Looking awesome, that is one very impressive shop,,,,

[Tracstar]

OK, when can I move in? Perfect, everything is just as it should be in your shop. Now tell and show me about your fridge, something you made or bought? Tracstar

[Quinster]

Home made...fits 3 Coke/Pepsi syrup canisters, so can have 3 different beer on tap.

[Quinster]

Well the saga continues...

Sent an email again April 6 regarding the outstanding issues with my building...let's start with their first reply;

Monday, April 09, 2012

XXX

Received a call from Mr. XXXXXXX and it seems that he is still not happy with his door. It is deflecting at least inch an a half to two inches the only way we are going to fix this in my opinion is to install a stiffening strut at the top of door.
This will push the door back into original position and also solve the problem with the weather stripping that we will also have to change. When we were there earlier we pushed the weather stripping tight to the door exposing the wood framing at the top jamb of the door this weather stripping was not changed and still has holes in it with no screws. If you could let me know when we could get this taken care of.

May 25 2012

Hello XXXX,

I am not sure who would be in charge at both Olympic and XXXXXXX but I think they should both be in attendance at my shop when the discussion as to what to do about my doors and other issues which have appeared are discussed. I would like it talked about, plan of action decided, and appointment for follow up made all at one time as it has been a year and a half since Olympic decided all work was done warranting my final payment, which I made immediately even with discrepancies present. I believe I have been more than patient, and if these terms cannot be met, I believe I will need to take further action.

I await your reply, please do so in writing.

Their reply May 25 2012;

I forwarded your email to XXXXXXX doors if they do not respond within a timely fashion I will get another door company to come out and install the strut at there cost in response to your man door issue I will have XXXX come out early next week to install a weatherstrip on your T8 door he can do this from the outside of your building so there will be no need for you to let us in if this is all rite with you let me know

Thanks


My reply May 25 2012;

XXXX,

I am thinking the strut may not be the only issue with the overhead door, the previous repairer unnecessarily drilled numerous holes in the top of my door which another company stated could affect the integrity of the door. As well, the new weatherstripping hits my ceiling lights (something not checked by the second installer). Also I noticed a couple of broken bolts that were left in the door with no new ones added (original installer issue).*There is also the issue of the outside weatherstripping on the overhead door. The top is supposed to be replaced, which was agreed upon in the past, but there is still light/air penetration on the sides that has not been addressed.

And for the passage door, I am unsure if I agree with the extra weather stripping, I would like to see what is being proposed prior to decisions just being made without input on my behalf being provided. And the trim under the passage door looks as if it was held in place with silicone which has now let go, and the metal is pulling away from the building.

I would like this job done once and for all, this is why I suggested a meeting with all parties prior to just moving ahead. I would also like to be present for all repairs regardless if entry to the building is required or not, again to ensure all issues are taken care of.

XXXXX

So after no reply again...I got a surprise call today, a week and a half later asking if the overhead door company could go to my house today and work on my door, I said I will be there after 4, he said they can't come that late, then he asked if I would leave the door open for them for tomorrow, I said I will be home after 4, then he said he will have to get back to me, so I sent the following;

XXXX,

I am not sure if you got this from a week ago or not, but as you never replied, and from the phone call this morning asking for the building to be left unlocked and not confirming any other work other than the overhead door, I have resent the email for clarification.

XXXXX

WHAT DON'T THESE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND?!!?
Or is it just me?

[Quinster]

Well Thursday I got home and to my surprise and there was a worker taking the weatherstripping off the overhead door. Called the worker from Olympic asking if they were sending anyone by as no one got back to me, he said oh they should be by around...that's when I cut him off and said they were already there...

He asked when I would be available for him to see the other issues, I gave him times I was available, but said it doesn't seem to matter, as no one verifys appointments or follows through with anything.

They are supposed to finish everything this week...not holding my breath!

[Quinster]

Well after a couple more feeble attempts by Olympic to fix the issues, then two cancelled appointments followed by three weeks of no contact I finally had it and told them I am getting another company to fix the door sealing issues on both my overhead and passage doors as well as any other repairs my overhead door requires and will be sending them the bill, and if it is not paid they will hear from my lawyer. Funny how they got back to me in less than two hours and APPROVED me to go ahead!

I am so glad I don't have to deal with them anymore!

On a side note I had my final electrical inspection on Aug 2 and passed with flying colors!

[gkram1985]

Glad to hear you got your issues resolved, too bad they couldn't provide a finished product you would be happy with and had to get someone else to finish it off

[lowandslow]

Your Olympic project started November 25, 2010? WOW! They just lost my business, or at least would if I could stop having kids and could afford another garage. Congrats on getting to the final chapter.