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Will a hurricane tear siding off a New Brunswick garage?
Hurricanes and post-tropical storms can absolutely strip siding off a New Brunswick garage — and it...
Garage Doors & OpenersHow is a New Brunswick garage door weather sealed?
A New Brunswick garage door is weather sealed using a combination of bottom seals, side and top peri...
Permits & Building CodesHow close to the lot line can a Fredericton garage sit?
In Fredericton, detached garages must typically sit at least 1.2 metres (4 feet) from side and rear...
Permits & Building CodesHow tall can a Saint John garage be built?
In Saint John, detached garage height is typically limited to 5 metres (approximately 16.5 feet) mea...
Conversions & Living SpaceWhat turns a Dieppe garage into a woodshop?
Turning a Dieppe garage into a functional woodshop comes down to four things: power, dust control, l...
New Garage BuildingWhat sheathing goes on a New Brunswick garage wall?
For a New Brunswick garage wall, the standard sheathing is 7/16-inch OSB (oriented strand board), th...
Design & PlanningWhat clearance do I need above a garage door for an opener and storage in NB?
For a standard garage door opener, you need a minimum of 10 to 12 inches of headroom above the close...
Foundations & ConcreteWhat is a thickened edge slab in New Brunswick?
A thickened edge slab is a monolithic concrete foundation where the perimeter of the slab is poured...
Maintenance & RepairHow do I test my garage floor for moisture before applying a coating in NB?
Test your garage floor for moisture before coating by taping down plastic sheeting and waiting 24-48...
Foundations & ConcreteWhere do anchor bolts sit on a New Brunswick garage slab?
Anchor bolts in a New Brunswick garage slab are embedded in the concrete at the perimeter of the sla...
Maintenance & RepairHow do I prevent black mold growth on garage walls during NB spring and summer?
Mould on garage walls in New Brunswick is almost always a moisture problem, not a cleaning problem —...
Maintenance & RepairWhat seals a New Brunswick garage slab?
A New Brunswick garage slab needs a 6-mil polyethylene vapour barrier laid directly on the compacted...
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