Recent content by Prairiedawg

I'm in Wisconsin. I think if i had to choose, I'd rather go down to a 16' door than up to a 22. I have a 16' and a 9' on the existing 36'w garage now. It's a little tight parking 2 SUV's next to each other now and it's what I was trying to avoid. I'm trying to duplicate close to what I have but...

Yes , the garage is 36w x 24d. Because of the zoning laws, this has to be a teardown. Couple of issues here. First, we have a 25' setback from the rear of the property. The existing garage is closer than that. It was given a variance in 1972 when they added a 3rd bay to the existing 2 car...

Looking for more guidance here. I was able to purchase 5' of my neighbors property to expand the width. The plan here shows 34'w x 50L in the front. I can actually get to 34-1/2'w and will be doing that. I would like to go with an 18' and a 9'w door if possible. Do any of you think this would...

This one will work. It goes to 1-1/8" but there's a stop that can be removed and it can open wider. I think I have done as wide as 1-5/8 with it...

Going over lot lines and building plans again, it looks like I might be able to squeeze another foot up to 34' wide. I'm not sure if that makes any difference?

The 2 (hopefully 18 and 8) will be on the gable end. Another, either 8 or 10 will be on the opposite gable end along with a man door. Those are the 33' lengths. another man door will be located around the corner from the 8 and 18 door side on the 50' wall side that attaches to the house. There...

I don't follow about deleting the man doors. There's a man door on the side, around the corner from the overhead doors. I think a 32" will be sufficient because anything larger can use the overhead door if needed. I'm open to being convinced a 36" is advisable. I've already talked to the builder...

That was/is an earlier plan. It's only 27' wide. I can now go 33'. I'm looking at the feasibility to add a 2nd overhead door to the 18' side with the driveway. The opposite side with the 8' door goes to the back yard. I am looking at addind the 2nd door to be able to move things in and out...

The setback is to the walls, thank God.

Here is plan before the additional 5'. It was at 27.5' I think I can get the additional 5.5 and will be progressing accordingly. There is both an overhead and man door opposite the overheads. The old plan shows just the 18 but I am hoping to keep uit and add the 8. I would hate to have to go...

Looking for thoughts, comments, and ideas for garage doors on my to be new attached garage and addition. because of the setback, I'm limited to 27.5 ft but my neighbor is graciously going to sell me a 5-6' strip of land so I can possibly get up to 33' wide. If so, the dimensions will be 33w x...

Wow, excellent stuff! I wouldn't of though about an outlet for a TV etc. I have to review the plans but I don't think I have enough outlets. Preliminary design plans are drawn but not construction drawings. Another thing I thought of is 230v in the ceiling for a fan but I'm not sure it's needed...

I read your thread. That's exactly what we're planning. doubling the square footage of our smallish ranch and tearing down the garage and rebuilding the 27X50. I really wanted to go 30 but the setback wouldn't allow it. I asked the village about a variance but they told me that making my 1400...

Yes, I'm going as big as possible without being too obtrusive. The garage will sit back furthest from the street and I'm up about 8' elevated from the road (ranch) so you really cant see the higher roof line above the house. It will be standard 2x6 construction with batt insulation, drywall. The...

Hi, New member here and looking for input for on a proposed garage build. We are in the beginning stages (design) of a home addition with attached garage build. Due to setbacks, the attached garage would be 27.5w X 50 deep, 12' ceiling with a 18x9 door on the 27' side with an 8' door on the...