>Hate bouncy floors, make sure they/you go conservative on >those span tables. Agreed, nothing much worse than "ground bounce" in the top story ... >Basement "electronics lab" might be OK but have lived with >a basement woodshop- never again. Any specific reason? Or was it the specific way the particular building was organised? >Groundlevel 3 bay garage with 3 bay space partitioned behind >for a workshop. Woodwork, welding, drag an engine(or big heavy >stationary tool) to the heated back shop thru double doors >(insulated). All the more reason to have strong floor joists on the floor above ... ;) -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist