30 x 40 Garage build

diehardnova · Jan 18, 2012

I really like the set up you went with in your shop. What pitch roof did you go with and how much head room did you end up with the attic rafters. I just got a qoute on a 4/12 pitch and it didnt seem to leave much room in the attic rafters.

FJ45Cruiser · Jan 22, 2012

Wow, when did you get into my head? This is exactly what I want to build. Size and all. Can't wait to see it finished.

Jakkle5 · Jan 22, 2012

How did you prep the site for using a pad slab instead of doing a foundation? Theres no worry about the slab moving a lot or cracking due to frost heaves?

rburke65 · Jan 22, 2012

He built it on a rock quarry. It won't be going any where.

ktm010 · Jan 23, 2012

The roof pitch is 6/12 giving me 65.5" from floor to the trusses, at least I can stand between the trusses when up there and don't have to be hunched over. As far as foundation prep, lots of compacted crushed stone.

knixon804 · Jan 23, 2012

i like your loft. what did you figure out you are going to do with the doors for the loft or leave it open?

colt zantop · Jan 23, 2012

very nice build so far....keep us updated!

ktm010 · Jan 24, 2012

Framed in the loft this past weekend with 2x6,s and left a opening for a 42" insulated steel door which I had already cut down. I need to decide on a wall covering so I can start mounting electric boxes. Metal wall liner sounds nice but might dent up easily, but nice for water as I do want to wash cars in there, and pre painted. Plus I would need to fir the walls out to mount panels. I have a sample pcs of smart Panel, soaked it in water it swelled right up and when dryed never went back to original thickness, not overly impressed. Hardi Plank sample did soak up water but never swelled up, but is expensive :headscrat

How about regular T1-11 painted, should hold up to abuse and should last indoors. Any thoughts would be great, I know wall covering are debated quite a bit on here.

knixon804 · Jan 24, 2012

t-11 is whats in my dads pole barn. we stained it the same color as outside. its lasted 10-12 years with no problems. and he races dirt oval race cars. lots of abuse

ktm010 · Feb 28, 2012

Slow progress, installed subpanels in the house and garage, now have power in the garage :lol:

Installing the outlet boxes and planning for the lights. This part I hate becuase I always think I forgot something or could have been layed out better.

ktm010 · Mar 26, 2012

Rough wiring is complete, decided on 20 (48" 2 bulb T-8 fixtures) 12 in the bays parallel to cars and 8 fixtures in shop area. I hope I coverd everything for wiring. Attic door is installed, I thing it will work fine.

SpeedinLemon · Mar 26, 2012

ktm010 said:
Slow progress, installed subpanels in the house and garage, now have power in the garage Installing the outlet boxes and planning for the lights. This part I hate becuase I always think I forgot something or could have been layed out better.

Glad to see someone else with slow progress like me! Your place is looking great though. Like you, I've been adding to my electrical layout right up until I have everything covered with wall board. I just hope I don't think of anything else I can't live without. It's definitely easier to make changes and additions in the stage you are now....Looks like you have a good game plan. Keep up the good work! :beer:

ktm010 · Apr 1, 2012

Passed rough electrical inspection, wired some temporary pigtails and put in GFI protected outlets. Sorry guys slow progress, trying to finish out of pocket.

ktm010 · May 30, 2012

Had a two month break getting caught up on the house and yard work, time to start the soffits, I used metal and a little disapointed in the look.

ktm010 · Jun 20, 2012

Finished the soffits and have moved on to the cultured stone for the front

ktm010 · Jun 28, 2012

Finished the stone work , sill's installed and stone grouted. I didn't enjoy this step too much.

ktm010 · Jun 30, 2012

Today I started the back wall with steel siding, hopefully a little better then the stone work.

ktm010 · Jul 1, 2012

Finished the back wall today, everything went well. The panels where orderd to size so I had no cutting which really sped things up.

ktm010 · Jul 8, 2012

Worked on the south side this weekend, pre-cut lengths worked very well again. Work went into slow motion doing the upper level cutting along the gable end. Dosen't help working alone either, I have to congradulate those on this site who have done a lot of the work themselves. :bowdown:

ktm010 · Jul 8, 2012

Looking for votes on siding for the north side (side with entry door and window). Steel or cedar, cedar will also go sbove the stone. Problem I'am having is as you pull up to the house you primarily see this side and the front. Initially I wanted the garage to be totally maintenance free as I have the house to worry about. Thanks

hpw · Jul 8, 2012

as good as the metal siding looks, I would continue with that. Can't beat maintenance free.

ktm010 · Jul 15, 2012

Thanks hpw, your the only person who voted so metal siding it is. Thanks for the reply.

toyotadriver · Jul 15, 2012

I would do it all in metal. Would look better IMO. I think another type of siding wouldn't look all that great.

56rpm · Jul 16, 2012

Very nice solo build, I feel your pain. Now don't tell me you built the (nice) house also!

ktm010 · Jul 17, 2012

Yes we did alot of the work, and alot of help from friends and family, took 2 1/2 years to finish.

richtersrodz · Jul 17, 2012

Great looking place..

BigGMC · Jul 17, 2012

Very nice build! You've got a real nice place there! Whereabouts in NY?

ktm010 · Jul 29, 2012

This weekends progress report

ktm010 · Aug 19, 2012

Last weekend finished putting up the last of the metal

ktm010 · Aug 19, 2012

This weekend I started the cedar along the front

Kalstar · Aug 23, 2012

What a great looking car palace.

MHORTON79 · Aug 23, 2012

Are you using real stone or stone veneer panels?

ktm010 · Aug 23, 2012

Kalstar said:
What a great looking car palace.

Yea, but no car to put in it. The stone is a fake veneer. Also finished the cedar today, just needs two more coats of stain

hidollartoys · Aug 24, 2012

Great looking garage. Very nicely done. The mix of materials you chose is the bomb.

jam0o0 · Aug 24, 2012

very impressive.

toyotadriver · Aug 24, 2012

Where did you get the veneer and what does it take to install it??

Looking great!!

cgall · Aug 24, 2012

Very unique. Looks great.

ktm010 · Aug 25, 2012

All home centers should be able to get it or a contractor supply house thats where I purchased mine. As for installation" Google "cultured stone and most companies will have instructions and video's. The one I used is made by Boral who bought out Owens Corning. Overall it wasn't hard just very time consuming.

Tractor Boy · Aug 26, 2012

Look great, man. I like the combination of metal and stone. The outside should be maintenance free and that's a good thing!

ktm010 · Oct 14, 2012

Slow progress lately, poured the front sidewalk, installed some drainage pipe, and seeded the front and back.

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