Double Deep Gas Station style new build

[t. jones]

We bought 2 years ago on a large lot with intent of building a nice shop in the backyard. The main part is 14' x 38' because that was all that is allowed without minor varience and engineered design. Construction started in Aug. 08 and I was able to have a warm dry shop for winter. Pictures to follow.

Thanx Trevor

 

[t. jones]

Aug 2008

Trevor

 

[t. jones]

September 2008

This is the tool room addition, that was started in September 2009.

PEX in floor heating in both tool room and main shop.

 

[t. jones]

October 2009

 

[autoist]

Love it!! Much better than any of those whatever they were places in the "This Will Make You Feel Inferior" thread!

 

[mrb]

very nice! what did that glass overhead door set you back?

 

[t. jones]

Thank you for the compliments, it turned out looking a lot nicer than I thought it would mostly due to the commercial front door. My wife helped me install it. Can't remember exactly what it cost but it was about twice the back door which was about $1200. Both doors are 12'x11' 3" largest that would fit.
Thanx Trevor

 

[NUTTSGT]

That's kinda neat looking.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Could you post some more pictures of the 'office' sidecar part? I like the way it looks like a commercial building on that side.

And that glass garage door is cool. (Free sun light, too.)

 

[honda-boy]

Love the look of the building

Any inside shots ?

 

[WhatThaFrig]

Very cool building.

 

[t. jones]

Thank you again to all who respond I need help, to post pictures my son helps me out. I will add more pictures maybe next weekend. Toolroom \Office side has antique double doors, solid oak [I think]. The shop side features dual overhead cranes that both run the full length and width, 1 ton and 1/4 ton. Built them with help from my wife.
Thanx Trevor

 

[kfainf]

Very cool garage/shop. Keep the pictures coming as you can.

 

[Pix]

WOW!! That is really cool , I like that alot .
Really would like to see some inside shots.

 

[blackice]

nice shop. What area of Cambridge are you in?

 

[t. jones]

Blackice I'm inbetween Toyota and 401 Thanx Trevor

 

[mcj5156]

This is really neat Trev.

 

[AndrewBigA]

love it, i have 17X29 but your door is in a different part of the building. you can drive 2 cars deep, i have to park 2 cars like an L shape. im curious to see how it looks on the inside. cool idea! try to keep everything off the floor.

 

[uniongoon]

first pics made it look really small, but last pic with the car on the hoist shows it in a different light. Way to represent Ontario, a few of us here.

 

[sasquach]

CAN we have a more indepth photo shoot ? ( Inside ) PLEASE........

 

[bje31]

cool as hell....I want one !!!

 

[ridemc64]

Very cool! Inspirational

 

[e-tek]

Love it!
Couple Q's: Why is it on a different angle than the other buildings? Is it the same as the house? Why not get the variance and built it double-wide? Still - looks cool and much like the old-style stations!

 

[t. jones]

Thanx again to everyone who has taken the time to comment. This is a link to more
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=576

 

[t. jones]

sorry for 2 posts not sure if that link will work for everyone
Union goon It looks small because all the doors are big white side door is 8'6" x 40" brown double doors are 8' tall, We used to live in Port Perry. Did you rip out the ties in your shop and put the chains in?
e-tek good eye on the angled thing, I have reasons and pictures, later. Why not get a variance? money, hassel, time. Why not side by side? then I couldn't drive through!
More pictures are coming this is a work in progress
Thanx Trevor

 

[marty_p]

RE:

Great work, Trevor. Very, very inspirational space you've designed/built.

Please keep us posted!

-Marty

 

[E30bimmer]

I like this design--being able to drive through is great. You must not be worried too much about security with all that glass. If I did that here in Chicago I'm sure all the contants of my garage would be gone overnight!

And yes, like everyone else said, please post some photos of the inside soon.

 

[t. jones]

E30 great advantage to be able to tow through. As far as security if you have one window you may as well have 27.
Thanx Trevor

 

[t. jones]

These photos show the two cranes the heavy crane is painted red the light is made of wood and rides on the garage door tracks
Thanx Trevor

 

[Shepoutside]

Funny, I knew I've seen your shop before, then saw you are from my area. Very kewl shop, thanks for sharing !!!

 

[idunnosh#t]

cool !! I have the same chain hoist except mine is missing the guard over the gears.

 

[t. jones]

Shepoutside you really can't see it from the road but if you know where I am stopby (wear workclothes)
idunnosh#t thats a 2 ton Yale hoist really old works great weighs @ 200#

 

[UPSHIFT]

t.jones,

Thanks for sharing, great use of space.

 

[crewchief888]

cool building !!

 

[Re-Volv]

This is a great looking building! More pictures, please! What material is used on the lower portion of the exterior? Looks great

 

[The Big M]

Very clever. I like it.

 

[Grizz1963]

Love the industrial door, and always like drive through, had it before, and it worked for me.

 

[t. jones]

sorry no new pictures I am working on my computer skills. I noticed an error in the original post I typed 18 x38 that should be 14 x38 just enough to get our 35' motorhome in and sqeeze all the way around. I am working on it ( Spaceballs) this week.
Re-Volv it's just vinyl from the home centre did it all myself was surprized.
Thanx Trevor

 

[Shepoutside]

Shepoutside you really can't see it from the road but if you know where I am stopby (wear workclothes)

Ok, Will do! WIll be out at the Auction next sat, need a mini Mill, so may look you up. What do you take in your timmy's?

 

[t. jones]

Shepoutside I was up there Sat. looking at the mills. I may be out call first 653 0963
Thanx Trevor ( if its after 5 Jagermeister)