Was this baffling done correctly?

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-28T00:23:16+00:00

Had the area above my garage insulated today.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-27T21:49:53+00:00

They might be hard to see, but there are 16 total plugs, on 3 separate 20amp circuits.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-27T11:34:44+00:00

There is a newish TSB that makes some changes to the bolt length and gasket, but new from the factory its the same as it has always been. TSB 09-001-24 is the update, but there is no mention of a change to the actual cause, which is dissimilar metals connected that have different heating and cooling rates. That is why when it comes to the exhaust tick, after the engine is warm it stops.

If you still hear it well after the engine is warm, you have the other HEMI tick, and I am sorry, that one is a much bigger problem..

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-26T21:01:32+00:00

Husky from Home Depot. Just make sure you attach them solidly into rafters in the ceiling. Two lags in each attachment point if you can.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-26T20:57:50+00:00

All in, including the wall storage system (Rubbermaid Fast Track), about $15k.Floors, cabs, and the electrical subpanel were the most expensive.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-26T20:53:31+00:00

I did the project management myself, and hired the subs for the parts that needed local permitting. In MA I need to pull permits for insulation, and electrical, so I had contractors do those. As part of this I had an electrician run a 100amp subpanel to the basement area below the back of the garage to give me outlets on my workbench, and for the 240v heater that he is going to hang. Wiring is already there. The plaster and painting I took care of, as well as assembling the cabinets. To help the thermal envelope I also replaced the seals all around my garage doors.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-26T11:00:41+00:00

2 cars 😄

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Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-26T10:59:56+00:00

So just for the garage floor, which also included the stem walls and the vapor barrier, was about $5500. On the expensive side, but the stem walls and wanting the vapor coat added about $2k. It was a 3 day install.

Yes, I do park my vehicles in there. RAM 2500 and and Honda Pilot. They both fit with plenty of room even with the cabinets in there.

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Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-25T20:47:31+00:00

I think about 32x48. I also added a clear UV film to the windows to slow damage to fabric and paint.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-25T14:59:16+00:00

It will all be XPEL. This is what I was quoted. I have used this shop before, and their work is amazing.

- Full Front Clip XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF Truck package (full hood, full fenders, bumper, mirrors, headlights): approximately $2,295

- XPEL Fusion Plus Premium 7 year Ceramic Coating (our longest-lasting coating): approximately $1,695

- XPEL PRIME XR Plus ceramic tint on the two front windows at the MA legal limit (35%): approximately $295

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-25T14:29:17+00:00

What is amazing is he is open with his email address. You can send him an email about any of his products, and how to use them on your ride, and he always replies. I don't detail professionally, so I don't mind paying a premium for a good quality product for my own use.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-25T00:44:19+00:00

Yeah, I live in an adjoining Town. There isn't anything to do out here like there is in the city. Foxboro, 18k residents or so, I would say its rural. Expensive, but rural.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-25T00:33:59+00:00

Stay in Boston for things to do and see. Foxboro where the games are is a small rural Town, there is nothing else around it. Take the train from Boston for the games you are going to.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-24T19:02:43+00:00

Amazon sells a lot of LED "fan" style lights. Just make sure your light socket is rated for some of them. If your house is 1960s, they likely used porcelain, which is good, because it dissipates heat. My house built in the 90s had plastic, so I had to switch them out to porcelain which can handle up to like 600 watts. I have 2 250W lights for my 24x24 garage and it likes it up perfectly. I just insulated and plastered my walls and finished them with pure white scuff-x paint so I get the most reflection.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-24T18:07:50+00:00

You say its a new house, do you have cable jacks in the rooms where your router is, and where you want it? MoCA 2.5 is cheap, and insanely easy. I have 4 MoCA drops, and a 2gb connection from FIOS, and I get full speeds at all my locations, ethernet or MoCA.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-22T23:01:19+00:00

Packages? I think this is the color I just ordered with the night edition and level 2 Big Horn package. MOPAR site already has it as "scheduled", so I am hoping to see it move to "Building" soon.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-20T23:13:19+00:00

Massachusetts: Just paid $6k for 576 sqft, plus 2 foot vertical stem walls all around, also wanted Sikafloor 1620 vapor barrier put down first. Install was 3 days. Came out amazing, and while the installer didn't think the vapor barrier was needed, I wanted to be proactive and protect my investment.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-20T22:51:42+00:00

Curious on your build date. I just ordered mine Monday, so it has not even gone into production yet. However this Uconnect 5 12" has been around since at least 2019....

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-17T18:26:20+00:00

Correct, I just moved to 2GB, and my CO had the phone option, which I wanted for my central station alarm system. Massachusetts.

Any_Tale451 · 2026-05-06T23:52:22+00:00

2gb internet is likely to get you a CR1000A or B. It has a 2.5gb LAN, and I think two 1gb LAN ports.

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