24x30 Shadetree Garage build

[DUSTIN@STI]

Hey y'all! I'm very happy to share my build with you! Lots of great info and ideas come from this place.

We bought our house in February and the attached garage is full. I have long needed a place to work on my projects! The new garage will be a 24x30x12 steel building. It will not be super fancy like most on here, but it will have the tools needed for the project I get myself into. We have 1 tree in our yard that basically determined the size of the garage. My wife wouldn't let me cut it down... lol! It will be next to the garage hints the name of this build. I will post pics of the progress. It may be slow so please be patient. They started the concrete work today. I also added a pic of the newest project.

 

[Mr_P]

I look forward to seeing your progress. I am most likely going to go the same route, shade and everything.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Concrete

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

They are still working away.

 

[sublime68charger]

Got a good start keep the updates with pics coming

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Got the pipe laid for the electric. The concrete guys should be out tomorrow to start forming up the driveway.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Concrete guys are working on the driveway. It's 12ft wide and 160ft long.

 

[ABSTIFFGS]

Looking nice so far. That's one heck of a driveway!

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Looking nice so far. That's one heck of a driveway!

Thanks! I have plans to keep our camper on the back side of the shop. Oh and the more concrete the less I have to mow!

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Not a lot going on because of all the rain. Here are a couple pics of how it sits now.

 

[YukonXL04]

congrats! got the guys setting my forms and dirt work this week for my 24x30!

Where you at in TX?

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Thanks! I'm 10 mile south of Temple.

 

[bnate86]

Looks like a good start! I am also in Texas, near Houston. I plan to start a 24'x30' metal building in August or September. What kind of building are you going with?

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Thanks! I haven't purchased one yet. I have quotes from a couple companies. I'm going to have to chose one by next week. It will either be Metal Mart or a smaller local company. They both quoted within a couple hundred dollars of each other for the weld up building. Most likely will go with the little guy. I like to support small business when I can.

 

[bnate86]

I hear you on that one. Support local business is a good thing. I'm going to follow this build for sure.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

They are here to pour the drive!

 

[Styx]

looking good keep us updated... that's a long run for the driveway... bet that ain’t cheep...

 

[Kevin54]

They are here to pour the drive!

Pics are necessary on that

Question......on your slab, there is a small step around the top. Is that for the metal to sit on and sort of close off the bottom of the panels? I've never seen that done before.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

looking good keep us updated... that's a long run for the driveway... bet that ain’t cheep...

Concrete was double what the building will cost.

Pics are necessary on that

Question......on your slab, there is a small step around the top. Is that for the metal to sit on and sort of close off the bottom of the panels? I've never seen that done before.

Pics to come. Yes the lip is for the steel. I'm new to weld up buildings. My builder told me to have it done this way. Seems like a good idea?

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Just started pouring. Truck got lost on the way here...

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Moving along! I had them add the small pad for the compressor. I will build a small enclosure around it with good ventilation to help keep the noise out of the garage.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

All done for today. Clean up tomorrow. I will post pics after the forms are all out.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Looking great, thanks for the update.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

54 yards of concrete is done. The F150 has about 6 inches of room front and back. Building will be next!

 

[j p smith]

Nice looking project! I have friends and cousins in and around Georgetown.

 

[rarebreed]

What was the cost of just the slab for the garage? trying to get a general idea of what it will cost for a 24x32, but I am in South Carolina, so it could be different.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Nice looking project! I have friends and cousins in and around Georgetown.

Thanks! Georgetown is a nice area. I wouldn't want to live any closer to Austin.

What was the cost of just the slab for the garage? trying to get a general idea of what it will cost for a 24x32, but I am in South Carolina, so it could be different.

I got multiple quotes in my area. They ranged from $3500-$6600. The guy I went with was $5500. There were huge differences in the price of the slab because of the way they "thought" it should be done. Mine has 18" wide and 30" deep footers. It also has two footings through the middle. My slab is also 6" deep. I didn't know alot about concrete or the process. It was a learning experience for sure!

 

[rarebreed]

Did that price for the slab include all the prep and site work?

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Did that price for the slab include all the prep and site work?

Yes it did. It included everything start to finish.

 

[madoc1]

lookin good! I'm about 40 miles from Austin. close enough, but they coming this way in a hurry. when do you start on construction?

jim

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

lookin good! I'm about 40 miles from Austin. close enough, but they coming this way in a hurry. when do you start on construction?

jim

Thanks Jim! I have been through Spicewood a few years back. Construction and building are on hold at the moment. My wife is pregnant and due July 2nd. We went to the hospital Monday and they told us if she hasn't had the baby by Friday they will induce!

 

[Mr_P]

Man, how time flies. First a slab, then a driveway, and now a baby. Keep up the good work.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Well after taking a break from the project for a little while we are back on track! Build showed up today!

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Building is up! Still got a long ways to go though....

 

[1/2 Cup]

Nice, real nice in fact.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

Nice, real nice in fact.

Thank you!

Working on the inside now. Hope to get the electrician out Tuesday.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

I added a small area for my compressor outside.

 

[DUSTIN@STI]

The garage doors were supposed to be insulated... the are coming back next week to fix them.

 

[hunterguy86]

Following for updates. I'm in central tx as well and will be starting my 25'x40' soon. Who did your concrete? I'm looking for somebody to do mine.


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[DUSTIN@STI]

This is where today left off. Got a little more than half the framing done on the top half.