Recent content by Mr Bingo

How much 'extra' do I allow for the garage doors (size is 96" high x 94.24" wide) to trim them out? 1"? Thanks gang for the help. Jay

Walls going up. I decided to cut them down to 9'. My wife did not want "a monstrosity" in the back yard. She also wants me to make it one story... ugh. I'm not quite sure I can do that. I really want the storage space, and don't want the garage area cluttered up.

Only problem with living in the city is space... back yard looks like Sanford & Son's place!

Some recent craigslist scores: LVL, 32' TJIs, 150 sheets of 1/2" plywood, 6x6" H beams, 2000 sq ft of Hardie plank siding. Even got my carriage doors. They should clean up pretty well, but I'll know more once I strip them.

some updated pics. Even got my wife to help!

Started building the walls... finally! My carriage doors are 94.25" wide.... How wide ( oversized) do I frame out to accommodate for the trim, seals, etc?

Starting the walls tomorrow. Should the sill plate hang over the edge of foundation a 1/2" or be flush? Thanks! Jay

Is it smooth now?

Yippee! The concrete is finished, 24 yards. Got 3/4 of it done and realized I forgot to put in the bolts. Luckily the concrete had not hardened too much. Also got in the conduit piping. The ramp is a bit steep on the left side (about 5 inches rise in 18 inches of run), nut the right side rise is...

Trbomax... I love that second pic of the inebriated guy working on the plumbing. LOL

Finally got the concrete work scheduled... this saturday. 16 yards total... have to use a cement buggy since my driveway has limited height because of a tree. Just glad it will be done so I can start the build. I looked into having it pumped the 100ft from the street and wow, $1000+ for the...

Hi ydna... I will be doing a 10 ft ceiling. Second story will be 8 ft. Total building height of 24 ft ( as per Milwaukee code).

Best of luck Simon! Love your dog. Cheers! Jay

very nice.

Very true, especially in winter. Still wondering how I could do it and make it seal and look good.