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I tried; they use a big truck (20+ ton) to bring in large loads from the quarry to their own small lot, then use a loader to disperse it into smaller trucks or whoever comes by... aka no smaller load slips -.- . Regardless theyre still charging a massive markup on top of that as well even...

Gravel driveway Used the excavator to shave off the grass (using the blade) Approx 100ft and took roughly 10 tons of ABC rock as a base, then another 8 tons of #5. Used the excavator blade to get it mostly smooth and the plate compactor to smooth and compact it. J Bolts Code/the inspector...

Here we go, uploaded the model so far. gives you a full 3d preview without even downloading too. https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/74d394c8-173e-47b0-ac5e-ed5c7b2fcc23/24x24-apartment-garage?uploadsuccess=1

Holy hell I cant imagine how miserable that would be. Im having enough trouble with 24-12" haha. I guess it would be much easier if I had a bucket that was sized correctly and a good really powerful laser during I could see during the day. Using an 18" bucket to make a perfect 24" channel...

More modeling in Sketchup. Man I love this program! Almost every model was available online already modeled up, all free! Great tool for getting a sense of size and positioning. As soon as I get a bit more I'll upload it.

Got a bit more progress on the footer. Placed the rest of the outer footer boards and staked them in using 2x4's cut into 3 at 30deg cuts. Placed about every 4 feet or so. Used string tied to rebars at the corners to reference the boards straight. Flooded the footer with water to get a...

Ahh perfect, good to know. Brilliant! Gotta love this forum! Thanks guys!

*** SOLVED *** Thanks guys! Hey guys, Can any of you help clarify how to fit in sheathing gaps without getting the seams off the stud centers (vertically)? Since the manufacturers recommend 1/16-1/8 of a gap, how, with a typical 4x8 sheet, are you supposed to add that in on top of the...

Man lots of focus on the stairs with everyone Chances are Ill probably just start with standard Treated exterior grade wood in order to get it done the soonest. Problem with Trex or comparables is the cost being so much more

-If I go with wood Ill probably use one of the thick resurfacer paints that almost forms a shell over it. -Yep, Ill probably have to use some kind of imbeded fastener that holds the wood at the base anyways to meet code. -Yeah thats a good point, Ill reposition the sheathing tonight. -Umm...

Decided against that and here's why: 1. Little known fact, when the staircase is inside, the garage is considered part of the living space (even if theres two doors) so the fire/safety/building code is completely different, permits are apparently much more of a pita to get. All 5 people ive...

Breaking ground! Officially broke ground! I actually bought a mini excavator (temporarily) because the rental fees would run more for say 4 weekends of rent, than drop in value of the excavator if I resell it slightly cheaper than I buy it for… plus the convenience of using it when I want for...

So after several weeks/months of fighting with the county and city, Ive FINALLY got my permits. They made me merge the two lots together in order to let me tap into the house’s sewer and electric. The permits surprisingly enough only cost me $440. If any of you have been considering something...

Well it will become a mother-in-law quarters so itll have a bathroom and a kitchen eventually. Is it possible to build it as an unfinished structure, then once its built, "finish it" off the books and run the sewer and water line?

Hey guys, Hit a major roadblock with building my lofted 24x24 garage, wondering if anyone has ever heard of this, because I feel like this is some BS: According to Inspections/Planning (NC), any 'LIVE-ABLE' detached structure has to have its own separate address..... Which means; separate...

Ahhh ok I see now, I had a feeling that's what he was referring to. Xyster, did you fill all of the blocks with cement or just ones with rebar? Wow that's impressive. Any reason you didn't use a pump truck though? sounds like that would've been easier than the tractor dumping method?

Awesome, good to know. how long did it take you? so did you actually fill all of the blocks then? when you say wire every 2 layers, what do you mean?

Was that more for full garage builds? I didnt see many specific individual questions on there so I put mine regarding foundations just under general?

I have a plan drawing but the Stem wall isnt as tall, its 2 courses, Ill have a 5 possibly 6 course wall depending on what the inspector comes back with regarding the flood elevation certificate. At this point my plan is to fill the blocks with the threaded rod and one on either side of it.

Given the number of people building garages and construction related questions, Id suggest a "garage building" or "garage construction" section