Author Topic: Starting New Project - A Shop (Read 18031 times)

theofam · « **Reply #25 on:** April 15, 2012, 10:57:55 AM »

I know envy is not a trait I'm supposed to harbor, but as a guy with absolutely no space in the garage, and living on a postage stamp of a lot, I'm WAY envious of your ability to build out like that. Congrats on being able to do what so many of us wish we could.

I'm surprised one of us hasn't asked the obvious question yet. . . does your wife have any sisters?

As for speakers, there are some quality wireless options out now that are compact. You could stuff them in each corner of the garage to deliver some nice tunes while you play!

65Ch3v3LL3 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 15, 2012, 08:37:28 PM »

Might be too late since you have the foundation poured but have you thought about a floor drain? Helps when you want to clean out the shop.

Stev-o · « **Reply #27 on:** April 15, 2012, 08:48:27 PM »

Quote from: hoodellyhoo on April 11, 2012, 10:33:52 AM

I don't know John, with the way you keep buying 750's and not selling them you better start planning an addition

+1, you sure it's big enough?!

Johnie · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2012, 05:15:12 AM »

Never big enough!!!

Johnie · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2012, 11:57:51 AM »

Currently backfilling and adding the gravel base. Concrete in a day or 2 depending on the weather. Today we have some pretty high winds. Good to get the backfill in to reduce the mud. Plan to start the rough in on Thursday.

Johnie · « **Reply #30 on:** April 17, 2012, 06:18:12 AM »

Have the vapor barrier, 2 inch foam and rebar down. It was so windy we had to use stones and bricks to hold it down. She is ready for concrete today.

Johnie · « **Reply #31 on:** April 18, 2012, 08:05:22 PM »

Concrete floor is done and cured. The drive will be in a week or two. Start the rough in April 19th.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #32 on:** April 18, 2012, 08:18:47 PM »

Quote from: theofam on April 15, 2012, 10:57:55 AM

I know envy is not a trait I'm supposed to harbor, but as a guy with absolutely no space in the garage, and living on a postage stamp of a lot, I'm WAY envious of your ability to build out like that. Congrats on being able to do what so many of us wish we could.

I'm surprised one of us hasn't asked the obvious question yet. . . does your wife have any sisters?

As for speakers, there are some quality wireless options out now that are compact. You could stuff them in each corner of the garage to deliver some nice tunes while you play!

+1

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lucky · « **Reply #33 on:** April 19, 2012, 01:48:57 PM »

WOW!!! It is looking great!!

Take your time. You will get to enjoy it for a long time.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #34 on:** April 19, 2012, 08:28:55 PM »

You're going to be so happy when this is done Johnie. Have you checked out GarageJournal.com? Hope I won't make the wife angry, but you'll be busy this weekend reading

Johnie · « **Reply #35 on:** April 19, 2012, 08:53:02 PM »

Thanks fastbroshi...that is a neat site. I will be spending some time there.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #36 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:10:49 PM »

There's a thread there by a user by the name of BB767. I'd venture to say it's one of the coolest, most read threads on ANY internet forum.

Johnie · « **Reply #37 on:** April 20, 2012, 05:52:21 AM »

I will check his thread out. Here are a couple pics of the first and most complicated wall with headers for the door, window and AC slot. In summer we have days where the inside of my garage was about 95 so I just had to put in the AC. What a wimp...

Today we start on the long wall which has 2 windows.

Johnie · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2012, 07:47:31 PM »

We made some good progress today. Got all the walls done and sheeted. The trusses came this afternoon so we will place those and sheet the roof tomorrow. That is my brother Terry on the left and me on the right at the end of a long day today.

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 21, 2012, 10:34:38 AM »

Looking good! Weird, but I can't wait to see those trusses. My day job is as a truss designer/engineer. I was going to ask what direction you were going with for the roof design (sticks or pre-fabbed trusses). Is the garage going to be a one or two hour fire condition? Great work so far on this project.

Rick

Johnie · « **Reply #40 on:** April 22, 2012, 08:42:11 PM »

Sunday - we got the truss gable end sheeted and had my sons and a bunch of friends help us get it in place. Once that heavy gable end was in place we lifted the rest of the trusses in place, did the required bracing and added the hurricane clips. Built and installed the overhang, added the front facia board and sheeted the roof.
Monday the concrete guy comes to finish the driveway. Don't get fooled by the small front door...it will be a 10 wide by 8 foot high. Just waiting for the rough opening size from the garage door place. Dang my arms are sore among other body parts I have not used in years.

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #41 on:** April 23, 2012, 07:42:26 AM »

Niiiceee!!

Johnie · « **Reply #42 on:** April 23, 2012, 12:32:40 PM »

Monday update...got the front concrete drive done. Now a little hold up as we wait for the windows and doors to arrive. Can not do any siding until those items are installed. Sure have had great weather for building.

Stev-o · « **Reply #43 on:** April 23, 2012, 09:21:05 PM »

Insulation? I'd go R19, you have 2x6" studs right?
Do you have vinyl siding on the house? You going to match it??

Johnie · « **Reply #44 on:** April 24, 2012, 03:49:53 AM »

We are going 20 inches of blown in the ceiling and the 6 inch batting in the walls with 6ml vapor barrier on walls. We are able to match the siding and roof as both companies still make what I installed a few years ago. Got lucky there.

lucky · « **Reply #45 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:40:29 AM »

Looks great!!!
Must be nice working on a project with your brother.

That green step ladder looks sort of dangerous. Be careful.

It is going to be a great place for working thats for sure.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #46 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:48:26 AM »

That's some serious construction! What brand of Kegerator will you install?

Johnie · « **Reply #47 on:** April 25, 2012, 02:12:53 PM »

Jerry...what brand of Kegerator are you sending me???

The electrician has started the rough in today. Will finish it on Friday.

Stev-o · « **Reply #48 on:** April 25, 2012, 03:15:52 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on April 25, 2012, 02:12:53 PM

Jerry...what brand of Keferator are you sending me??? The electrician has started the rough in today. Will finish it on Friday.

Don't forget a 220V outlet for future use - welder, compressor etc

Johnie · « **Reply #49 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:15:44 PM »

Got it Steveo...220 in place. Appreciate all the ideas guys.

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