Recent content by beersed

ok I get the idea & 10' sounds better. My step son who is Autistic found a lighter & lit a piece of paper & thought it was out, but tossed it in a garbage can next to a old recliner. 10 minutes later garage fully engulfed, then house 12' away caught fire & before fire dept could put it out did a...

That should be big enough for what you mentioned. Just remember they are never big enough & if you can plan for a future addition space when laying out your location all the better

I had a 28x32 pole barn with 9 foot ceilings & my stepson burned it down, so I am starting over. My question is would 8 foot interior height be worth while? Seems like it would be cheaper to build & cheaper to finish, by not wasting interior material. I don't intend on putting in a lift & don't...

Thanks for all the responses, I feel better about using drywall. I plan on insulating ceiling & walls & painting drywall right away. Can you actually see moisture on the walls when you heat your garage or just in the air?

Can I use regular drywall with no heat in garage? I see a lot of you using drywall ,but I live in northwestern Pa. & our winter can get pretty cold do I need to worry about moisture? Thanks

So far after looking at your thread I am pretty sure I really hate you!!!!! I bet you have a drop dead gorgeous wife to!!!!! Perfect garage, perfect Camaro, you proably are built like Arnie Swartsand whatever. And you just won the lottery!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously great job with both car & garage...

Has anyone ever painted their garage doors to look like the carriage style doors? I guess I am just to cheap to buy the real deal. And if you have can you include a pic? Thanks

Newbe here. I am thinking of building a pole barn & will be using PT 6x6 poles. My question is should I paint the poles where they go into the ground before back filling with dirt or just leave them alone? I have heard not to pour concrete around poles and I think this is for allowing moisture...

Your my hero. Quit one bus. & started another that you enjoy doing, I assume Congrats. I am also in the process of getting a shop built, but not that big. Good luck

Anybody ever use Socketsystems building systems for a small garage? I want to build a 24 x 40 garage & am considering Socketsystems or just a regular Pole Barn. Kind of want to do this myself for the self satisfaction. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks Ed

Anybody ever use Socketsystems building systems for a small garage? I want to build a 24 x 40 garage & am considering Socketsystems or just a regular Pole Barn. Kind of want to do this myself for the self satisfaction. Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks Ed