Shop size/material recommendations requested

[jpmarotta]

All-

After much Googling and reading on this board, I'm still at square one in trying to figure out a how big I want my detached garage/shop to be and what type of construction I should be considering.

Requirements:
- Store 2 cars side-by-side at the front of the structure (nearest the door)
- Enough space to install a Bend-Pak 2-post lift in the back of the shop, assumming 12' clearance for the lift.

I know 24' wide minimum is standard for 2 car garage, but I'm thinking 28' might be better for access. As far as depth, I'm thinking 40', not sure if this is overkill. Also, steel or stick built for the Boston area?

Thoughts?

 

[crewchief888]

All-

After much Googling and reading on this board, I'm still at square one in trying to figure out a how big I want my detacted garage/shop to be ans what construction I should be considering.

Requirements:
- Store 2 cars side-by-side at the front of the structure (nearest the door)
- Enough space to install a Bend-Pak 2-post lift in the back of the shop, assumming 12' clearance for the lift.

I know 24' wide minimum is standard for 2 car garage, but I'm thinking 28' might be better for access. As far as depth, I'm thinking 40', not sure if this is overkill. Also, steel or stick built for the Boston area?

Thoughts?

if was going to build a new building, check with zoning 1st to see what setbacks and type of construction are allowed ebfore you start planning.

some places have nearly zero setbacks, ive heard others say as much as 10ft minimum.
you may also be restricted to a percentage of your homes sq ft for any outbuildings.

 

[Frank The Plumber]

Code will dictate, go see the local dream killers.

 

[mikeyr]

I planned on a 30x50, ended up with a 22x44 because of codes and setbacks...so like the previous 2 posters, find out what you can build first and build the biggest you can.

 

[jpmarotta]

if was going to build a new building, check with zoning 1st to see what setbacks and type of construction are allowed ebfore you start planning.

some places have nearly zero setbacks, ive heard others say as much as 10ft minimum.
you may also be restricted to a percentage of your homes sq ft for any outbuildings.

Already did the homework on zoning. Set backs are 5' for detached structures. There's also no lot coverage limit on detached structures, only the primary dwelling.

 

[jpmarotta]

^^^^ BUMP ^^^^

Come on guys, I know someone has an opinion...

 

[drmoonshine]

45 x 30

 

[larry_g]

So are you driving mini's or crewcab pickups. What do you plan to do in there besides park cars and lift them up? It all factors in to the question. What works for me may be way out of line for you. You looking for a showplace/mancave kinda place with bar and games or a workshop that you can build cars from scratch with? Gonna be welding/painting/woodworking storing the familys treasures and junk? The more you give the better you get.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[sledzz]

You might want a closet to keep misc stuff in. I keep my fishing gear, electronics stuff, coats etc. Also you might want a bathroom, they are pretty nice with a deep sink and storage for flamables and paint. I keep all my paint in my bathroom in steel cabinets.
You won't be happy with 24' wide if your building it from scratch build it 32' wide so you have room to move around and keep things on the sides. One problem I see with what you want to do is everytime you want to bring a vehicle onto your hoist you will have to move a car out of the way... maybe build it wider? Just some ideas...