Garage project update #4 (pics)

[carnut169]

Worked this weekend on the roof. Man- the guys who do this for a living need to make more money. I don't care how much they make- it is not enough. Finished the remainder of the rafters, and have decked 90% of the roof. Had to cover it w/ plastic as rain is in the forcast. This week I will finish the decking, cut the extra OSB from the edges, and apply the face plates. Then I should be ready to do the felt and shingles (I purchased the shingles at Home Depot last night- and am dreading the thought of hauling then up to the roof).

You can now see what will be a "hole" in the ceiling of the garage... that was intentional and serves two purposes- 1st it gives the lift a bit of extra clearance (11' min), and 2nd it allows easy access to the storage above the ceiling.

I also purchased the majority of my eletrical items last night (this will be much more fun). I am planning on installing recessed lighting with two rows of spots (6 per row) directed twards the car, and then a row of spots above the workbench on a dimmer switch. There will also be outlets everywhere I can imagine they will be needed, and a heavy duty connection for a compressor.

[Rot 911]

Sean, very nice job so far!

[Robert Coats]

Sean, the garage looks great! I'm envious!

I assume you're going to insulate the walls, but are you also going to hang drywall too?

Finally, consider where your air compressor will be parked and think about running fixed copper lines. I'd run one out by the door, so you can have access to air to inflate the tires of other vehicles in the driveway. Also, a line over to the workbench is convenient too. Copper pipe is pretty cheap, will last longer than rubber hose, would stay "out of the way" and would not be hard to install at this stage of construction...

Hope you can make the next mountain drive...it was a blast.

[carnut169]

Robert- would you install the compressor inside or outside of the garage? I am inclined to install it inside-


I also appreciate your suggestion for the copper pipe- I will look into that as well. It will be much easier to do all that kind of work now rather than later.


Insulation.... hmmmm I just decided to finish the interior w/ drywall- I do not plan on heating/ cooling the garage- you think I should do the insulation as well? I am going to end up w/ a building that is better than my house!

Thanks, Sean.

[adamnitti]

sean, that's going to be incredible! what part of atlanta are you in? i'm in lilburn-

[carnut169]

Adam I am in Sandy Springs- just north of Chastain Park.

[david w.]

I build for a living.....tell my customers I dont make enough its true.

Here is my house I just finished.

[rcwaldo]

All I can say is "someday"...................


Looks great!

Chris

[Robert Coats]

Originally posted by carnut169
Robert- would you install the compressor inside or outside of the garage? I am inclined to install it inside-

I also appreciate your suggestion for the copper pipe- I will look into that as well. It will be much easier to do all that kind of work now rather than later.

Insulation.... hmmmm I just decided to finish the interior w/ drywall- I do not plan on heating/ cooling the garage- you think I should do the insulation as well?


Thanks, Sean.

More thoughts:

(1) Keep the compressor inside, or, build a suitable enclosure outside the main garage for it. There are a couple of good reasons to do this (a) It will be ouside the main garage, so it won't be as noisy when running (b) It won't take up any room.

(2) If you don't have a compressor already, or may upgrade in the future, consider a 240 VAC model, which provides much more power per dollar than a 120 VAC model. Consider getting the wires connected to the new garage so you have a 240 VAC supply. You may have other tools or devices in the future that use 240 VAC as well, such as an air conditioner or table saw, etc.

(3) Insulation is sort of a catch-22. If you have it, the garage can be a more plesant place to work, warm or cold weather. If you don't, you will be less inclined to work out there due to the lack of insulation. You might want to just put it on the "To do later" list, as I'm sure you''ve already spent more than you budgeted for already :-)

(4) Here's my visual on a possible plumbing plan to supply compressed air with minimum hose mess/entanglment...this allows you air at the bench, near the car, and also for a car outisde the garage:



Good luck, Sean...

[john70t]

What about a window for muggy nights and those times the auto doesn't start up "quite right"? Remember the fire extinquishers.
I've always wished for..and never had...a convinient place to "pre-wash-up" to avoid the look-of death at my dirty feet. Music is great too, gotta get reeeal comfy.
Hope that feeling of acomplishment never fades, the project looks great.

[ToyCollector]

dave w. As a former Massachusetts resident--a house like that in Wenham-----you are making too much $$

Sean, looking good, see my post on your garage door question, may work for you. I have also done some research on lifts since we last corresponded. Actually wish I hadn't--now I have too many choices.

[URY914]

It looks great but.... I'm also a builder and have built many custom garages.
a) You should defenitly insulate the walls. It will keep moisture out and off the car and your tools. Sooner or later you or the next owner will put a a/c-heater in and you will need it.
b) Why are you using "spot" lights. They are very hot and you'll have shadows. Use 8' flouresent hanging fixtures from Home Depot. They'll be cheaper to operate, last longer, be cooler, and no shadows.
c) Also paint the floor with the HD garage floor paint. Oil clean-up will be much easier-unless of couse you have a 911 that doesn't leak oil....
d) Don't use drywall for the walls. Use 1/2 or 5/8" plywood. You can't hang anything on drywall-you always need to find a stud and not everything lays out on a stud. And drywall always gets beatup in a garage-it looks like crap in no time. Plywood is stronger and will last.
e) I saw your post and picture about a roll up door. That is the best kind to use. Try commercial door companies and shop thier prices, they will deal with you. HD is one price, take it or leave it.

[carnut169]

Thanks a bunch. Check out my reply on the garage doos post!