Recent content by DanIndiana

I think I am a bit more prepared than it sounds. I did get the permit; poured foundation with four foot wall and footer is done. I measure everything over and over before cutting, mostly because I'm lazy and hate doing anything twice. I do draw everything out, at least roughly before I commit to...

Thanks for the input. I guess I was really asking if I needed plans for myself as I'm building. I think the only stuff I need to come up with is the framing detail of the openings.

Yeah, I guess I'm thinking there must be more to it. I do have a rough drawing I did with a pencil. We were issued a permit with it. 3 of 4 walls are basically all studs, except for one window in the center. I think I couldn't screw it up too bad.

I may be naïve, and I realize pans would be best, but it doesn't seem too complex. It's a simple 26' x 42' rectangle, one level, trusses, 3 evenly spaced overhead doors. One window on each wall. Can't I just draw out each wall with accurate measurements, height, width, headers, openings, etc...

Yeah the foundation down to the frost line (36" here) definitely takes the concrete price up significantly.

I'm building a good sized 3 car garage: 26' x 40'. Full four foot wall with footing foundation. Concrete guy who has done work for us before wants $11k for all concrete work, including excavating. That includes digging, wall, floor, backfill, grading. Anchor bolts in and ready for framing...

Thanks for the response. I hear what you're saying, but what if the garage does have electric lines, gas line for a heater, etc. Is a floating slab not allowed when certain utilities are involved? I realize your children aren't sleeping in it at night, but it's still your investment. I believe...

I have a hard time logically understanding why a floating slab is ok for a garage and not a house. I like the idea of saving money, but I want a building that will hopefully still be here for the next generation. We're doing a 26 x 40 garage (1040 sq ft.) in NW Indiana. Frost line is 36". Local...