Wish my garage is like that.
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Wish my garage is like that.
Here is mine. It’s a 40x50. I only have 18” overhangs. I wish I would have done it at 40x54 to give me a couple extra feet on each side of the boat.
I would suggest going out with some string and stakes and mark out the location and put the truck and trailer in it. To see how everything fits.
if your doing a 2 post you will have to locate that if you were wanting to do in floor heat as you will have to keep the lines away.
if your going to do heat insulate blow the concrete. That is the biggest cold sink in my garage. It’s insulated with r19 in the walls and r30 in the ceiling. It typically stays in the 45 range unless it’s sub 30 for over a week. I do have a couple small heaters I kick on when I’m out there working, i can get it into the 60s pretty easy.
I would suggest going out with some string and stakes and mark out the location and put the truck and trailer in it. To see how everything fits.
if your doing a 2 post you will have to locate that if you were wanting to do in floor heat as you will have to keep the lines away.
if your going to do heat insulate blow the concrete. That is the biggest cold sink in my garage. It’s insulated with r19 in the walls and r30 in the ceiling. It typically stays in the 45 range unless it’s sub 30 for over a week. I do have a couple small heaters I kick on when I’m out there working, i can get it into the 60s pretty easy.
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Also if you don’t have jack shit to do for the next few days head over to garagejournal.com and check out some of the build threads. Can spend hours by the time you find yourself at the end of a rabbit hole.
Are you going to be lifting any heavy vehicles, is it worth going 8 or 10 square where the lift legs are going reinforced with rebar? The reason i asked is because we go back and retorque a buddy of mines lift yearly but he is picking up some heavy trucks with a 2 post. we also keep (not sure what the proper term is) muffler jack stands under the heavy trucks just in case things go south lol.
Any pics showing your approximate property line? If your house is oriented how I think it is and it were me, I'd probably regret not spending a few more thousand to clear some trees and move the shop away from the front of the house.
I'd also go stick built and match the facade of your house. From the pics you've posted, your house is beautiful. I think a metal building would be an eyesore.
I'd also go stick built and match the facade of your house. From the pics you've posted, your house is beautiful. I think a metal building would be an eyesore.
Definitely stick build to match your house, it's in front of your house, it should look like it belongs there. I just finished a 30 X 40 X 12 that sits caddy cornered off to the front/side of my house and went stick built. It turned out great.
I did 2X6 to get better insulation as it's heated. Ran water, electric, CAT5, cable TV and extra conduit for later pulls if need be.
Have you thought about putting your drive in doors facing the front yard and the man door at the corner closest to the house? You can eliminate the extra driveway by doing that.
Think you have enough outlets planned? Double that number lol.
Ceiling fans for sure, it was suggested to me before I built and am adding them this spring because I didn't think I would need them.
Like Sleek suggested, head over to garagejournal.com and do some reading, I spent weeks on there before I built.
I did 2X6 to get better insulation as it's heated. Ran water, electric, CAT5, cable TV and extra conduit for later pulls if need be.
Have you thought about putting your drive in doors facing the front yard and the man door at the corner closest to the house? You can eliminate the extra driveway by doing that.
Think you have enough outlets planned? Double that number lol.
Ceiling fans for sure, it was suggested to me before I built and am adding them this spring because I didn't think I would need them.
Like Sleek suggested, head over to garagejournal.com and do some reading, I spent weeks on there before I built.
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I have, but then I lose the access of the 60ft parking spot. Another downfall is that my current driveway is a terrible angle. If I don't pull my Viper in at almost a complete perpendicular angle, it scrapes. I have to back out in order to get out without scraping haha
Putting outlets at floor level every 8 feet, and will be putting several at 8ft high where toolboxes, workbenches and the lift will sit.
HUGE ceiling fans.
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So comparing cost when we built ours, the if your planning on finishing the interior out, full insulation, drywall/tin, etc. The cost savings of the pole barn style gets eatin up pretty fast since you typically frame out the interior walls to hold the sheetrock and insulation in. There would still be a little savings but its not as much.
If your planning on not doing sheetrock/tin and just doing spray foam then the savings of a pole barn style will be higher.
I have outlets at 4' high every other stud, basically 2.5' apart. Everyone thought I was crazy but its nice not having to use any extension cords. I did the wiring myself though so it was cheap to do at 2 bucks an outlet.
If your wanting a completely finished interior check out this guys build thread.
ZMotorsports Home and 50x60x16 Shop/RV Garage - The Garage Journal Board
People doors on every side, gotta be able to step out back! Pull through garage door if possible, and I really prefer large single door over two smaller ones.
I can't recall the orientation and privacy of your place, but one thing I really wish I could do at mine is open the garage without the entire neighborhood seeing inside. Something to consider when I eventually build my own.
Strong exhaust fan, or at least plan for one. We had those in our huge truck shop and they're invaluable in certain circumstances.
I don't know the implications, but I always think a slight angle to my floor so water runs out the garage door would be nice.
I can't recall the orientation and privacy of your place, but one thing I really wish I could do at mine is open the garage without the entire neighborhood seeing inside. Something to consider when I eventually build my own.
Strong exhaust fan, or at least plan for one. We had those in our huge truck shop and they're invaluable in certain circumstances.
I don't know the implications, but I always think a slight angle to my floor so water runs out the garage door would be nice.
I would have a full size bathroom. Kitchenette, and washer/dryer hookup.
One of the reasons I suggested not having the drive in doors facing the road. I also like having minimal man doors and windows, less opportunity for break ins. Luckily I don't have neighbors or the road in view of mine, so I can "step out back", without anyone seeing me lol. Speaking of, are you planning a bathroom in there 13COBRA?
Yes I am.
Awesome, I didn't have the space or I would have. I'm assuming you're doing a floor coating? Racedeck?
I think I'm just going to epoxy the whole thing. I get pretty sizable discounts on epoxy through the company that does my service department every year or two.
separate door and area (walled off) for the mowers and other yard equipment. They constantly will bring dirt and grass in, and the smell of wet grass and mold. it will be so much easier to keep your garage clean without stinking, dirty lawn equipment. Leave enough room in that area to service the mowers too (oil changes, blade sharpening, etc), that will keep the mess out of your nice, clean area.
That's my plan, the door facing my driveway will be for the mower. It will be a 12x20 stall. The remainder 12x20 stall will be the bathroom.
that sounds good. I thought the entire building was open........how about a second lift so I can bring my GT500 out and clean under it? It probably would enjoy visiting you again......
Come on out any time!
air conditioning is nice if you can swing it. if not, look into a dehumidifier, that in itself will make a huge difference. Just dropping the humidity to 40-45% helps. Not to mention, is better to store nice toys in. I leave my dehumidifer run all of the time and turn the AC on when I'm working (or drinking). But, I only have 800 sq.ft to deal with, you have a lot more. that can alwys be added later too. Relative humidity levels around 45% will keep bare metal from rusting.
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