Recent content by kelchm

Denwood, your garage transformation is a total inspiration. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. Having started putting together some very rough materials costs I think you guys are right and it wouldn't be worth it for such a small shop on a second floor. That said, the wasted space up there is still eating at me. I'm thinking a more practical goal would...

I realize that :) What I'm trying to get an understanding of is just how practical of a project this is and what it would cost. The 24.5' span seems like it would be doable with 14" LVL based on what I've read. Obviously additional studs would need to be sistered in to the walls as well. What I...

Recently purchased a house with a 24.5' by 32' garage. There's a ton of room above the rafters thanks to the oddly shaped roofline. I'd love to turn this into a loft area with a small woodshop. Here are some photos. Before I really dive in and get an engineer to look at it, I wanted to start...

Thanks for sharing everyone, lot's of fantastic ideas here.

Thanks for the sample link!

Nice find!

Haven't seen this style of construction before. Very interesting!

I think 22' is the minimum I would be happy with.