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    Is Bigger Always Better? (Garage/Shop)

    I will post drawings of the building once I get them converted to PDF or .jpg As it currently stands going with original design of 30 x 40 structure 12 ft. high 2x6 framed walls 8/12 pitch roof with approx. half building loft /office area and front half cathedral for possiblility of future lift...
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    Is Bigger Always Better? (Garage/Shop)

    Many thanks to all the posters who have helped me make a difficult decision a little more palletable. With this economy I am scared to death of spending my hard fought cash (No financing for me) on this endeavor. I'm 45 years old and if I don't make the leap now I fear I never will. I should...
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    New Garage started 30x30

    Very Nice and similar to one of my design choices. Would you tell me what Wall height and roof pitch that is? Keep the eye candy coming :)
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    My new 28x38x10 with Full Dormered Loft

    Very Nice, I wondered why you chose 28 x 38 in stead of say 30 x 40 ? Is there any such thing as a standard size or when you build an outbuilding does it really matter? Again very nice project...
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    Is Bigger Always Better? (Garage/Shop)

    I do have fears about being a storage unit for relatives since neighbors on both sides of 3 acre property are wifes siblings. Not sure how I'll battle that when the time comes.
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    Is Bigger Always Better? (Garage/Shop)

    I lean towards pushing my financial limit and opting for the 30' x 40' as originally planned. I think it would be cheaper in the long run to pay now than to expand later. I did some quick material estimates at Menards and the difference in cost of Lumber packages between the 2 sizes was less...
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    Is Bigger Always Better? (Garage/Shop)

    I'm 2 weeks away from breaking ground on my "Dream Shop" I initially chose 30' x 40' for my shop size but am having second thoughts, mainly due to money concerns and economy. I.E. initial build cost,then finishing costs, heating, additional taxes etc. The smaller version would be somewhere...
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    32'x48 attached Garage Build

    Very nice setup and great documention, I am within 30 days of starting my detached 30 x 40 shop and wondered how I was going to afford the Footings,Slab,and lumber package all at once. I never thought of pouring the slab after the whole thing was roughed in? that gives me a whole new direction...
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