Recent content by Jjbates

I agree 100%.

I think your concrete work thus far is good. The only reason I poured my slab on top of the walls was because it was easier for me and we don't have to worry about concrete shifting from frost as much here in North Alabama. What's your reason for wanting to cut the walls?

It's been two years and I haven't had the first crack. I didn't even cut expansion joints. Right or wrong, I chose not to because it was only 24'x24'.

Wow . Can't believe I've missed this thread. Great job! I tore my old garage down and ended up raising the grade 22" above the old slab. I formed up concrete "walls the same as you did on the old slab backfilled and poured a new slab. The only difference between your build and mine is I capped...

We do get snow in North Alabama but 6" is about the max and it's usually all melted off within 2 to 3 days.

Thanks I thought it would be all I needed but I've already outgrown the size. I'm looking at trying to build at least a 36'x36' out back and use the garage for parking.

Wow has it really been 2 years since I last posted on this project?! Time flies when you're working and raising kids I guess. I've all but finished the outside except for some fascia metal and a little siding between the carport and garage. The next phase is to finish out the inside.

Thanks for the answer. I like the look and the height of the 6/12 pitch compared to the 4/12 that is common around here for metal trusses. Also way to think out of the box using the posts inside the block building. See something new everyday.

Hey neighbor . I'm in North Alabama as well, near Priceville. I'm curious who you bought your trusses from and what pitch they are. It may just be me but the look steeper than the normal 4/12. Also would like to see how you fastened the poles inside the block walls. Keep up the good work.

Welcome Tony. I'm from AL as well, but I'm a little farther north near the Decatur area. Roll Tide.

Thanks for the replies. I've about decided to do them myself. I've done nearly all of the rest of the work myself to this point.

This pretty well puts us where I'm at now, other than housewrap.

Metal roofing on.

Rear shot used the plywood fro the form boards here. I'm that cheap.

Side shot