Recent content by LesterTheNightfly

driz & Ross/Kzoo, GREAT suggestion! I've already contacted 84 Lumber and requested a project quote. I'll see if there are anymore lumber yards around.

All great points. I have asked the developer for a bid for a roofed structure. No response yet. I do have the name of a recommended GC as well. It can't hurt to solicit a bid. I could be pleasantly surprised.

Thanks for the support. I just don't know what his deal is or why he feels compelled to continue to post to this thread. He's already been asked to stop.

I knew what you meant. No worries. Thanks for the suggestions, and I am still considering taking over a roofed structure. It's just we're trying to be completely debt free in single digit years (doing the Dave Ramsey thing) and doing all the work I can helps with that... plus, contractors...

Scary close. Thanks for the support. I still don't know what I did to merit having to deal with the likes of Mike Fromme. Sheesh. Why can't that guy crawl back under his rock and mind his own business?

radrush, Agreed. Of course, there are countless truly great contractors, tradesmen. Also, for many they're the best choice. However, blanket advice like hire a contractor may lead some to think that building a garage is too complex or that hiring a contractor means they don't need plans (the...

All of what follows is intended for any of the folks who have made it this far and don’t know. Basically, for those more to the left on the learning curve. So, while not technically incorrect, Mike Fromme’s roof specification is drawn poorly in my opinion. It’s ALWAYS rise over run, never run...

DanB, I hope trust that comment wasn't directed at me. And for the record, I'm more of a NCAAF fan. Roll Tide! I appreciate your comments and helpful suggestions. Switching gears, I mean, what did I do wrong? I just was hoping for a little help with plan suggestions. I'm trying to be civil...

Ah, I now understand why you hold yourself in such high regard. I especially like the 14' door. That's a nice touch. Edited to add I also like the 12/10 roof. I guess you work on a metric "10" base. Are you Canadian by chance?

I agree with all your comments. The garage picture I posted is from the model home in my neighborhood. It works for the county and the HOA--but I don't have plans for it. I think I can buy them from the builder, but it's not for sure. If I can, that solves a lot of problems... but they aren't...

Why do you have to be so hateful? Look around the satellite view a little longer. You’ll see at least 3 other detached garages in that small slice of the neighborhood. That’s an old image. Currently I bet 1/3 of the homes have detached garages there, and the picture I posted of the desired...

Thanks for the suggestion on the attic truss. Those trusses do work pretty well to keep as much storage space as possible within a truss context, and I am using the 2nd floor for storage. The problem for me, in this situation, with trusses is the bottom chord because I'm just planning a low...

This was my initial plan. As has been pointed out, it's not exactly a difficult build by much of any standard. However, even to get permits I'm going to need to submit a plan. The HOA will require a plan. Also, should I elect to hire a GC or subs I'll need plans (or the problem is mine, not...

Who, specifically, is "people" in your comment?

This is why you said I have no idea what I'm proposing to do? Because I mentioned Angie's List? As previously noted, I'm new to the area. I don't have any friends to ask to help with an undertaking like this. I mentioned one source I'd checked, e.g. Angie's List, not all the possible options...