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I have finally started my garage project. It has been a battle with zoning and height restrictions, but in the end the township approved the job. I am building a 25X29 split level garage. The foundation will be poured and the top level will use hollowcore planks. The basement will have 8'...

The spancrete flooring is passed the engineering/planning phase. Should arrive the first week of august. The excavator comes tomorrow so we can map things out, clear what is needed, and prep for the poured foundation. Still unsure if the spancrete was the right choice. There just aren't...

I just sent you a PM. I am interested to see if any support is required in the sub level. According to the manufacturer, the 2" pour solidifies everything. PLease let me know.

The hollowcore planks for the top floor is 7300.00 for a 25x29 area. It will then require a 2" pour on top of it, at the same time they will do the bottom level slab. The foundation will be poured 12" thick to support the planks and stick frame. The outside of the structure will be complete...

That is a cool example. With the spancrete floor, and the poured foundation support they tell me it can be done without the steel beams. The garage is 24x29 and I will probably finish the basement area like the attached pic.

Plans in with the building department. Had a few design changes due to the plank requirements and township height restrictions. Once I get the last bit of approvals it will take 4 weeks to cast the planks. They plan on breaking ground in about 2 weeks to get the foundation done. I will...

Thanks, I have a call into them now. This is some more info: Flooring Lift I'll keep you guys posted.

Hey guys. I am finally starting my build of a 25X30 garage with a basement. The top level will use hollowcore planks (7) 4'X30'. The question is, I want to put a lift (max weight on the lift 9000 lbs) in one bay on top of the hollow core. Has anyone used this and know if the planks can...

Here is a sample. If there is another term for this type of construction, please let me know. It will aid my search tremendously. :beer:

Its the only search term on google where I could actually find a garage with a basement underneath. Basically, you can park on the top floor or underneath. Spancrete seems like a popular brand of precast concrete for this purpose.

Hi everyone. I live in NJ and was just quoted 50.00 a sq. ft. for a two story suspended concrete garage 24'x26'. ($62400) (Just for the structure, unfinished on the inside, rough electric an plumbing) 2 garage doors, 5 windows, and one french door for the basement What is a good $ per sq. ft...

Here is what the pictures are of the yard as of today May 18th, 2008 Top Two Retaining Walls All Three Walls The Height Issue Ground Zero In the last shot, I am at the base of the slope. As you can see, the top wall is no longer visible. I am roughly 18-20 feet below the level of my walkout...

The drawing is not 100% accurate, I will probably have a large french door on the front instead of the two windows and single door. Chances are I will be putting my motorcycles and Lawn mower in the top area, with a loft overlooking the garage below. This way I could get a lift in there if the...

Okay, this is really stretching my imagination here... The front view will be level with the backyard, and the driveway will slope in front of the structure and wrap around it on the left side of the rear view photo. Pretty elaborate, more then I expected, but the wife fell in love with it...

WOW, I just picked up a set of plans that are very similar to your pics! This is GREAT! I am going to get some drawings together and check with the township. If they agree, I will get an architect and I am on my way. I will definitely check out your build pics, thats is an awesome garage.

Here is the zoning information for the garage: "Detached garages can not exceed 20' in height, limited in size to no larger then 1000 sq. ft., and can not house more then 3 vehicles." I am assuming that foundation height, and roof height are accounted in the 20' so I am not sure my drawing...

All of the input is really starting to put the plans in motion. Thanks guys! I will be getting plans together for the township and see how they butcher them :-) I'll keep you posted. Any more ideas or suggestions, keep them coming....always looking for ideas.

New Jersey is pretty ridiculous when it comes to labor quotes. I am often forced into doing things myself. Not sure I could do cement work, and I try to stay away from electric. The guys on this site know what they are talking about. Save money on other aspects of the project, and pay...

That sounds interesting. Would he be able to post some pics? Spancrete, is that ridiculously expensive?

Maybe an elevator instead of the staircase? Too funny man. I can't even hope to have anything like what Ultgar posted with the huge museum under that huge home.