Recent content by Gone0654

With the foundation poured, the next steps were ordering the lumber and starting the build. Went back and forth on 2x4 vs 2x6 studs, landed on 2x6 since it wasn't too much more for 10ft pieces and future insulation was a concern. 1 9x8ft insulated garage door, 3068 9 lite door, and a 36x38...

With the plans picked out, I turned them over to my dad to modify. Per the plans and the IRC 2018, since it's an accessory use structure under 400 sq feet (pro of a 16x24) and an eave height under 10ft, a frost protected foundation is not required which saves $$$ on foundation costs. I...

Off to the races: First things first, figuring out how big I can go. After studying the local zoning and development codes, my limitations were the following; 1. must be under 450 square feet (calculated off of lot size), 2. must be under 20ft tall, 3. must be 6ft from side lot line, and 3ft...

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Hello Garage Journal! I will be using this thread to document my detached garage build. I have enjoyed this forum to get motivation for my build, so maybe this will help the next person who stumbles upon this forum in search of inspiration. Backstory: I am 25 and graduated college in 2017...