Central KY Garage build 48 x 30.
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Smokey
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Welcome!
Now I don't have the trained eye that some folks around here do, but I think you skipped a few steps with your pictures
Look forward to seeing more shots!
Now I don't have the trained eye that some folks around here do, but I think you skipped a few steps with your pictures
Look forward to seeing more shots!
Kevin54
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Holy ****!!! If that's the garage, is the house anyways near the same size or is that the house on top? Even if it is, it is still huge. And yes....need to see more pics. Need to see 2006 and 2007. LOL!!!
flyin99
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Need to see and know more!!!!!!!!!! Looks great!!
A shot of the complete outside minus the doors. The exterior concrete is colored to help it look more natural since this is basically the backyard
A view showing both doors. The 7 foot has to be redone later to make way for the loft. Oh well
First time with vehicles inside
A view showing both doors. The 7 foot has to be redone later to make way for the loft. Oh well
First time with vehicles inside
bluesman2a
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VERY nice setup you have there, sir!
Bevis
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Nice wall...done one like it (4 pallets), and still have another one to do.
Here are the lights. I used the Phillips Daylight Deluxe bulbs avail by mail order. They are remarkable bright.
Here is a shot after the epoxy coating
And another of the epoxy floor. Haven't been completely satisfied with this. In fact I have been disappointed in the durability and trouble with adhesion in some areas even though this was new concrete cured over 1 month and acid washed twice.
Here is a shot after the epoxy coating
And another of the epoxy floor. Haven't been completely satisfied with this. In fact I have been disappointed in the durability and trouble with adhesion in some areas even though this was new concrete cured over 1 month and acid washed twice.
e-tek
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Wow - what a beauty! I was told to wait 6 months MINIMUM before coating witha solvent-based epoxy...so mine is naked until next spring. It's hard to keep it clean while working in there!!!
autoist
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Tell me about the loft....how much weight is it designed to handle?
How wide an area did you span?
What are the dimensions of the lumber?
Is it "free hanging" from wall-to-wall or are those metal things some type of support?
Inquiring minds, you know.....
How wide an area did you span?
What are the dimensions of the lumber?
Is it "free hanging" from wall-to-wall or are those metal things some type of support?
Inquiring minds, you know.....
Add me to that list of inquiring minds. Also how high is the ceiling under the loft? Looks like only about 8'
Span is 20' wide by 29' long.
As far as the weight, I can't remember exactly but I can tell you that it is spec'd for Commercial application, not residential. The whole structure is over spec'd as the I-joists and LVL were both cut down a little from the initial lengths used to calculate load.
The LVL is free standing in that picure, but it does have to have support so that there is not more than a 20' continuous span. So on the side next to the bathroom I supported dead center (about 15' from ends) so again it is a little over spec'd. On the other side I did not want a pole in the middle, so I have one 5 ' from each end.
The metal you see hanging above are the supports for the garage door tracks. I simply cut these off at floor height with a Sawsall and left for now so I have power up there.
As far as the weight, I can't remember exactly but I can tell you that it is spec'd for Commercial application, not residential. The whole structure is over spec'd as the I-joists and LVL were both cut down a little from the initial lengths used to calculate load.
The LVL is free standing in that picure, but it does have to have support so that there is not more than a 20' continuous span. So on the side next to the bathroom I supported dead center (about 15' from ends) so again it is a little over spec'd. On the other side I did not want a pole in the middle, so I have one 5 ' from each end.
The metal you see hanging above are the supports for the garage door tracks. I simply cut these off at floor height with a Sawsall and left for now so I have power up there.
autoist
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I understand the 28' length - & think I understand the 14" height of the LVL's but don't understand the 6"...is that the width of the 2 end beams?
flyin99
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That is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! I want to build one like that here so bad I can taste it!!! You did a great job!!
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Dustoff 35
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Nice build. I am a "neighbor" to the North. Its good to see Kentucky so well represented in the cool garage category. I have low-bay / high-bay interior configuration and dimensions that appears to be somewhat similar to yours. How are you lighting the high-bay section? What is your approach going to be in regards to heating / AC? Thanks.
pinkertonk
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VERY nice shop! You'll love the rotary lift. It's top of the line and you don't have to worry about it falling down while you're under it. Some things you don't want to save money on.
On the 7' door, rather than a major change, consider replacing the sectional with a roll up like this:
The unit rolls up into about 12" diameter. Should fit inside the joists of the loft.
I had 5 sliding 'barn door' type doors on my shop and just replaced them all with these doors from Janus. (Google roll up doors) Mine were made over in Carrollton GA and averaged a couple hundred bucks each...actually cheaper than building a barn door after you consider the material, track, rollers, etc. And they LOCK.
I can put one up by myself in about 2 hours but that is using a forklift to raise it up. Otherwise you'll need a helper. They're not heavy.
A problem with the standard sectional garage door is that, for me at least, the track is exactly the height of my raised hand. I swung at a wasp one time and nearly broke my hand on the end of the track.
On the 7' door, rather than a major change, consider replacing the sectional with a roll up like this:
The unit rolls up into about 12" diameter. Should fit inside the joists of the loft.
I had 5 sliding 'barn door' type doors on my shop and just replaced them all with these doors from Janus. (Google roll up doors) Mine were made over in Carrollton GA and averaged a couple hundred bucks each...actually cheaper than building a barn door after you consider the material, track, rollers, etc. And they LOCK.
I can put one up by myself in about 2 hours but that is using a forklift to raise it up. Otherwise you'll need a helper. They're not heavy.
A problem with the standard sectional garage door is that, for me at least, the track is exactly the height of my raised hand. I swung at a wasp one time and nearly broke my hand on the end of the track.
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Yes I have seen your thread also. Your garage is looking very nice.
Lighting in mine is Flourescent using Phillips Daylight Deluxe bulbs. I had to mail order them as I could not find them in any stores, but they are worth the trouble. As the name implies, they are like real daylight.
As for Heating and AC I have none so far. I would like to have a Heat pump, but justifying it is a little hard so far.
I will be starting on Hardwood flooring in the loft today that I picked up from Lumber Liquidators.
Lighting in mine is Flourescent using Phillips Daylight Deluxe bulbs. I had to mail order them as I could not find them in any stores, but they are worth the trouble. As the name implies, they are like real daylight.
As for Heating and AC I have none so far. I would like to have a Heat pump, but justifying it is a little hard so far.
I will be starting on Hardwood flooring in the loft today that I picked up from Lumber Liquidators.
stangkid14
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i knew i recognized this garage, i remember you posting it on tt.net
reedwesd
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Awesome garage and car. Nice to see another person from G-Town on here. Keep up the good work.
Scuba Steve33
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What about the rest of the garage??? Is it finished? Would love to see shots of everything. I was upset to see this awesome garage wasn't 10+ pages long so I could see as much as possible.
dkGoodrich dot com
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Looks great, amazing shop. Looks like you have spent some time on it.
I am local to you, in Frankfort KY.
If I could ever help you in any way I would be glad too. I offer load dyno (chassis) and race fab services.
I am local to you, in Frankfort KY.
If I could ever help you in any way I would be glad too. I offer load dyno (chassis) and race fab services.
hyjaxe
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Very envious of the lift, and looks like a very nicely done garage.
Awesome z32 btw!
Awesome z32 btw!
bradleykd
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I think i've been here before... lol. I think my dad (Keith Davis) borrowed a generator from you during an ice strom a couple years back. I remember wishing I had this garage and car... lol
bradleykd
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That's an awesome car in your avatar, but I dont think i've seen it around?