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Ok time for an update... Got quotes back on option 1 and 2 above and both came back way out of our budget so I'm going to tackle option 2 myself. I'm currently installing the 1.5" foamboard in between the girts. What is the next step once this is complete? From what I can gather, here is...

Thank you for the information!

Looks great! I'm going to be doing this very thing this year for a garage and workshop on my property. Can you explain specifically how you installed the vapor barrier? Also what lights are those and are you happy with them? Thanks!

Ok thanks for the information. I should be getting pricing soon on the concrete.

I have a backhoe and will be installing more drainage as a precaution to keep water away from the building. On the concrete are you saying that I need to install the gravel fill first, then the XPS, then the concrete? Just making sure....

Ok guys let's keep going on... I'm looking at hiring out the subfloor and am waiting on a few contractors to get me pricing on: 1. Adding fill and pouring more concrete per our designed floor plan 2. Installing a more traditional floor joist lumber/insulation flooring system If we end up...

If you look at the right side of the bedroom you’ll see storage. That’s what i put in for space planning purposes. The actual build will have a reach in closet with about 15 feet worth of storage.

Great ideas thank you! This place is in a very secluded area and is right next to a remote woods. 99% of the time the bathroom doors will remain open allowing sufficient natural light. We've briefly discussed some of your concerns above but we definitely need to revisit your ideas soon...

There's a slight jog in that wall because there is an interior floor drain in the floor of the building. First step is to figure out where that drain goes and that will determine how that wall gets laid out. Thank you for the insight on all of the electrical, washer/dryer venting details...

Yes the MIL will be a permanent resident. Depending on the future and longevity, the plan would be that the space could be used as an airbnb/short term rental income in the future. It would also be a space that we could transition to at some point in the future. We've spent a lot of time...

We made this decision after some advisement of a few trusted people that we know. The slope around the building comes towards the barn so raising the floor out of precaution seemed like a preventative measure. Also avoiding cutting into the concrete for plumbing as well as being able to...

I highly doubt there was vapor barrier installed prior to pouring the slab. Is there a way to manage the moisture that will undoubtedly accumulate in the subfloor? Would sealed visqueen creating a tight envelope not be sufficient?

Great idea! Any links to articles, pictures, or videos showing this method? I'm a visual learner....

This is more in line with what I was thinking I'd have to end up doing. From the above comments, I think I also need to consider protection against rodents as part of the design.

You mean I should pour 12" of concrete on top of the existing concrete for the 1200 sq ft of living space?

Haha yes we get along quite well! She's still young and the 1200 sq ft should be just about perfect.

If you look at the floorplan, the laundry room opens out to the garage space. There is a separate wall from that over to the workshop. If you look at the exterior photo you'll see the man door on the right which opens into the workshop. I will be insulating the entire exterior of the building...

Thanks for all the quick replies already! The living space is for my MIL so adding a second floor wasn't really a viable option. There's still a 4 car garage plus the workshop as well as the oversized 2 car garage for the main house on the property. It's definitely a big chunk of space to...

I am ready to begin installing the subfloor and insulation. This barn is located in central Ohio. What are everyone's thoughts on vapor barrier for floor and for the walls? Spray foam is out of the budget. I was thinking 1.5" foamboard in between the girts. I've done this before and it was...

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