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I don't think the plan would be to run any water irrigation lines thru the pipe in the foundation. I think the irrigation guy was speaking more of electrical lines that control the systems/circuits. He's supposed to come over tomorrow so I'll get more info.

Oh I know they will come out and do this...they did this when I moved into the house and had the internet/cable installed and new lines run. Was just trying to avoid having them do this again. Figured if I unhook the cable line and the box at the house, run it thru the pipe idea I was thinking...

If I do that, it means possible being w/o internet/tv at my house for at least a week and tearing up much more of the yard. The irrigation guys say it would be easier to rerun the lines for the sprinklers if they don't have to go around the garage. I guess it sound like no one has done the pipe...

Hi all, Hope everyone is looking forward to the weekend. Where I plan to build my garage, currently internet/cable lines are buried in this area and also some underground sprinker lines/heads. My thoughts for for the cable line was to have a 6" pvc pipe buried left to right in either the...

Really nice build. Pretty much just like the way I'd like to build mine...but may only be able to do 24x28 for mine. Will try to vault my ceiling some so I have more clearance for a lift some day. Nice flat area to build you had....mine will probably have a 3' wall in the back.

I spoke to my county planning and permit department. They said I can come in and they will give me a copy of my plat from the original site plan when the neighborhood was built. Then from there I'll have to mock it up to scale with the garage on it etc.

I found this GIS mapping on my County site...but all I can get it to show is my street. I can't get it to zoom in far enough to show my house or the property lines etc. Am I not doing something right? http://maps.forsythco.com/

Cool, thanks all.

Hi all, My county has a 8 page packet on their website with checklist for things needed to submit for a permit to build a detached garage. They say they want a site plan show set backs, roads, driveways etc. etc. What have some of you done in the past to put one of these together? Or have you...

Question for everyone that has the MaxJax. I'm in mid stages of planning to build my 24x28 (or maybe slightly larger). I've thought down the line I'd get a Maxjax b/c I like the idea of being able to stick it in a corner when I'm not using it...which may not really be all that often...

Cemoto...good question. I'll be interested to hear what others have done.

Thanks for the thoughts. I know it sounds like I'm skimping...but I'm in GA....and in the winter I figure if I need heat I'll just use a propane heater. I don't think I'll ever be painting a car in the garage so I'm not sure if 2x4 vs 2x6 for insulation reasons. Now if we're talking $1000...

Hi all, I thought some about a garage about a year ago. Now I'm really thinking about it! My father in law has building experience and said he would help me build it if I hired someone to do the foundation/concrete work etc. I'm looking at this design...

Looking good. You decided to go with regular trusses if my eyes are working correctly?

Sorry to hear about your loss. Glad to hear you are back in the garage wrenching. I'm hoping I have at least another 20 years with my dad. As he gets older I realize how important it is to enjoy the times we do share.

I've been debating about the eventual size to make my garage someday! Was thinking 24x30 like yours but then noticed your lift. Ideally I'd like to be able to have a lift and also be able to pull a car next to the lift. W/MR2s you probably can but not old Stangs I'll be playing with.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing the info about the program. May have to look into that when I'm closer to breaking ground.

Is that a program you used to draw/design the garage on the computer?

I'll probably go with the 6/12 truss pitch...and still probably do a scissor truss with 12' walls (if the cost for the truss isn't that much more over a standard) so I can still get some extra clearance on the inside ceiling height. Figured out over the weekend my current garage attached to the...

Thanks for the info. 10/12 pitch...yep...that sure must have been tough! We'll prob do a 6/12 or maybe even a 4/12. If the walls are 12' high and since I'm in the south, there really won't be much need for a steep pitch.