Gords Garage (24x36 attached)started may 2010
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51rider
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Wow! What a fantastic & unexpected rear view on your property! I love those windows
Looks like a good start-what's the time frame to get it completed?
As you know,we all love pictures so keep them coming!
Looks like a good start-what's the time frame to get it completed?
As you know,we all love pictures so keep them coming!
Rich
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A waterfront garage...it's perfect! Where are you located?
Good luck with your build and keep the pictures coming.
Good luck with your build and keep the pictures coming.
Im in Nova Scotia , Canada. Thanks for the encouragement. I have a few pics from yesterday I will post.
Is that Eddie from Iron Maiden ? Its been awhile since Ive seen him. I think the last time was at The Retreat Pub in Reading. Or it could have been the cider, Cheers,
Is that Eddie from Iron Maiden ? Its been awhile since Ive seen him. I think the last time was at The Retreat Pub in Reading. Or it could have been the cider, Cheers,
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51rider
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It certainly is Eddie-I think it was Reading-although it could have been the cider in Reading LOL
I've just noticed the height difference from the back door to the garage floor, is this not going to be an issue when it comes to the upper floor?
I don't seen any saw cuts in the slab, is this not done in Canada? I see lots in the US builds....
I'm currently researching heating options, what have you gone for? I don't see any in-floor radiant heat pipe poking up from the slab.
The stairwell will take care of the door as it still has to go up another floor.There will be a wall between the garage and stairs, Im going to put headers in so I can add storage from the side and also put the compressor in there to cut down on noise
We are looking at a solar heat pump/electric baseboard , My preference here in Canada is a woodstove so I will add that as well.
We dont cut the slabs here, there is a 4 ' frostwall for those changes in temperature.
We are looking at a solar heat pump/electric baseboard , My preference here in Canada is a woodstove so I will add that as well.
We dont cut the slabs here, there is a 4 ' frostwall for those changes in temperature.
51rider
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Thanks for the reply & the clarification on the expansion joints.
I'm not sure I quite get it about the wall between the garage & the stairs-will the upstairs only be accessed from the garage & remain unconnected from the house?
caper150
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Looks great Gord, what part of Nova Scotia are ya from?
Motown 454
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You havea beautiful piece of property there. The garage will be a great addition.
Update. Im starting the 2nd floor walls tomorrow. So tonight I have to decide on windows. My side walls will be around 6'4 with cathedral going up from there. I have an 8/12 pitched roof, wich means It is 6/12 on the inside. So I have to start them at least 2' inside the walls to allow for a header.
before that, here are some pics of where we are now.
before that, here are some pics of where we are now.
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uniongoon
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My wife is from Tatamagouche. All the people on that show, "when the women left" are her cousins. Not something I brag about, 
51rider
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Wow! That is some progess 
I'm suprised you weren't required to build the new wing in the same angled style on the elavation that overlooks the lake-were no comments made on this by the town planning/local authority?
I'm suprised you weren't required to build the new wing in the same angled style on the elavation that overlooks the lake-were no comments made on this by the town planning/local authority?
Catamount
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What a beautiful location. I drove up to Halifax on my motorcycle (from Vermont). What a beautiful province you have there. And a great house & garage as well. Enjoying watching the build!
WANTSOM
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I want to live where you live
Awesome property.
Awesome property.
PERFORMANCE-RED
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I would love to see some picture of the insulating process. Great looking addition.
naki kid
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Very nice love the views.What are you going to put in the garage cars that is.
Call me the Breeze
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That is some place you got there Gord. Looking forward to seeing it get completed.
Here are a few b4 and after type shots of the new trim. Here in Nova Scotia the vinyl holds up best to our major temperature changes and sometimes foul winters.
We added a piece of clad to the bottom of the windows to make it look right. There was something missing when we were experimenting with the new trim. That break sure is getting alot of use.
we obviously didny get them all done , but im happy so far with it. Anyway thanks for taking a peek.
We added a piece of clad to the bottom of the windows to make it look right. There was something missing when we were experimenting with the new trim. That break sure is getting alot of use.
we obviously didny get them all done , but im happy so far with it. Anyway thanks for taking a peek.
