Recent content by wonderfred

Thanks for all the suggestions !!

My 36x28 garage (20' to peak - 2 levels) is finally complete. Its 2x6 construction with a nice steel ceiling on the lower level. I am in the process of putting Roxul insulation in the lower level. I am looking for ideas on what to make my lower level interior walls. Once the walls are in I...

28 trusses went up today...16 inch centres. Had to triple up trusses by the future steps going upstairs to the attic. Upstairs floor goes in tomoro..then 4 days off to fish !

With respect to the concrete - don't cheap out ! I hired a very respected concrete company. Their initial estimate was for 5" high walls. I wanted 12" at the request of my builder. I also wanted 2 floor drains which are connected and flow out the back of the garage. They stripped away lots of...

After a little consultation from others (thanks msgross) I have finally started my new 2 door garage with walk thru attic in s/w Ontario. I was restricted to 1000 sq. ft. and 20 ft. floor to peak. Anything bigger would have required a minor variance. I am not a builder, but have an excellent...

Thanks for all the excellent info...I am waiting for an estimate for both. Now kind of leaning towards the foundation. Thanks again.

Well - coming down to some finer details of my future garage but am torn between having a foundation (footings 4 ft. under ground and 1 ft. above) vs. an engineered pad (17" edge thickness). My garage will be 35.5 ft. deep and 28 ft. wide allowing me to be just under 1000 sq. ft. which is what...

Thanks to everyone for your excellent responses. Looks like I will go with the attic trusses. After seeing some of the dormers...that means I have another decision...dormer or no dormer !!

I have viewed the beautiful "1000 footer" that msgross has posted on this site. I am close to finalizing my plans for a similar garage with the following specs: 28 wide (gable end) x 35.5 deep 20 ft. to peak 8-12 pitch roof two garage doors - 10 wide x 9 high main level ceiling 10.5 high...

Thanks for the info...your garage is exactly what I am putting up in the spring. Just have to decide if going post frame or footings. Any input would be welcome ! 1) Can you tell me what height you are to the peak? I too am restricted to 1000 sq. ft. and 20 ft. high. 2) Is there a floor...

hello - just joined this website today. The photos of your garage is exactly what I am looking for...other than the entrance door will be on the opposite side. I am guessing it is 36 deep and 28 wide...correct? Just wondering if there are plans available for this garage? I too am restricted...