sledneck32!
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This is gonna be my build thread I guess I'll let the other one go. Im hoping like heck that the excavators are here tmrw to get the pad built. We've had a nice fall here in MN, but I can see winter in the forecast.
Paid for an ordered my lumber package yesterday. Im gonna post up my budget so far, and you all can let me know what Im missing.
5000 hire dirtwork, siteprep
15,300 shell material w/ two 18x8 overhead doors, 4 insulated windows, two service doors
4200 hire to put shell up. Bookshelf girts. Wainscoat. 24" overhangs
1000 DIY water line, install hydrant
3000 hire to relocate electric meter and trench to shop. Abandon pole in yard.
440 DIY foam under slab
200 DIY two floor drains, plumbed out
5800 hire slab install, rebar @ 24", 4" thick
300 hire garage door install
430 DIY wall insulation r-19
590 DIY ceiling insulation blown in to R30 (maybe more)
1460 DIY corrugated metal interior liner on walls and ceiling
1000 DIY interior electrical including lights outlets panel and wire
All total, that should equal $38,720. And I havent even moved a scoop of dirt yet. I have a few different rigs Ill be parking in there. Minivan, truck, tractor, and plow truck. I dont envision living in my garage like some of you guys do. My main hobby is snowmobiles. So no drill presses or lathes or welders etc. Mostly just hand tools. I know my electric budget is a bit light right now, but thats cause I have a decent amount of wire stashed along with breakers, fixtures etc. I shouldn't have to buy much.
So, anything major Im missing?

P.s. just realized i need to add in my heating system. Slop sink. Hot water heater. Toilet.
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Paid for an ordered my lumber package yesterday. Im gonna post up my budget so far, and you all can let me know what Im missing.
5000 hire dirtwork, siteprep
15,300 shell material w/ two 18x8 overhead doors, 4 insulated windows, two service doors
4200 hire to put shell up. Bookshelf girts. Wainscoat. 24" overhangs
1000 DIY water line, install hydrant
3000 hire to relocate electric meter and trench to shop. Abandon pole in yard.
440 DIY foam under slab
200 DIY two floor drains, plumbed out
5800 hire slab install, rebar @ 24", 4" thick
300 hire garage door install
430 DIY wall insulation r-19
590 DIY ceiling insulation blown in to R30 (maybe more)
1460 DIY corrugated metal interior liner on walls and ceiling
1000 DIY interior electrical including lights outlets panel and wire
All total, that should equal $38,720. And I havent even moved a scoop of dirt yet. I have a few different rigs Ill be parking in there. Minivan, truck, tractor, and plow truck. I dont envision living in my garage like some of you guys do. My main hobby is snowmobiles. So no drill presses or lathes or welders etc. Mostly just hand tools. I know my electric budget is a bit light right now, but thats cause I have a decent amount of wire stashed along with breakers, fixtures etc. I shouldn't have to buy much.
So, anything major Im missing?

P.s. just realized i need to add in my heating system. Slop sink. Hot water heater. Toilet.
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