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I'll have to get some pics, but there's a boulder that's at least 5'x2.5' and 2' tall sticking out right next to our footers. No idea how deep it goes, but it didn't budge when we hit it with a bobcat. Across the yard we have various large boulders, but the big one is about 4x4x4'.

Those little pebbles are cute. Here's some rocks we ran into - we ended up pinning into the two boulders in the way of the footer. If it makes you feel better I couldn't get anyone to take on site prep and stormwater management for a pole barn in southeast PA. Talked to contractors for about 6...

Day 7 - 10/14/16 House wrap finished, shingles laid down, ridge vent started, and windows installed Concrete work will be done by a family member. Floor is prepped. Going to be over 4" at thinnest point, with a decent slope to the doors. We made preparations for a future lift, too. In...

My "days" are working days, but this crew has been excellent. Wait till you see this! Day 6 - 10/13/2106 Fourth wall installed, trusses installed, roof plywood installed a papered, house wrap partially installed Started filling the drainage trench, too Siding was delivered today, as...

Day 5 - 10/12/16 New crew in today to frame the walls. These three guys were very professional, and extremely quick. Started in the back Three walls done by lunch time Finished the day with the fourth wall mostly done, and the first three covered Really happy with the placement. It...

Too funny! After owning two British sports cars I've had a taste, but not that bad. My Lotus Elise had so many endless issues, but nothing major. Maintenance was a pain. The Aston Martin v8 Vantage had similar timing with issues, but the cost to fix was so much more. Traded for my current S6...

Looks like this is going to be a great addition! Can't wait to see more. Beautiful car, too. Never owned a rotary but I think I'd like to some day. Maybe if they come out with a new RX-7 in a few years...

Not ideal, but there's a ton of good ideas on this forum for you. Definitely figure out how to maximize every vertical inch of space. Floor-to-ceiling shelving along all walls with smartly spaced shelves could really help. Good luck!

Day 4 - 10/10/16 Foundation finished, inspected, and back filled. Stone for floor and drainage trench delivered Stone for the floor spread, but not tamped yet. They also installed the conduit for electric service. Cleaned up the visible blocks nicely

What are the dimensions of your storm water management pit? I'm in SE PA and have to do a 30x3 for just a 24x32 garage. Looks like you might have more favorable requirements. It does seem to be quite the racket, though. No consideration for current and future storm water management, we have to...

Thanks Balor, it only seemed to work on the pc I uploaded them from. Changed to hosting on this forum. Foundation completion and inspection will be Monday morning, then back filled. Wood work should start Wednesday.

Day 3 - 10/7/16 Most of the block has been laid

I'm having built a 24x32 detached garage as described here. I'll take pics when I can, but with busy work, grad school, and a 3 week old, I'm going to miss a lot of days. That's also why I'm not tackling this myself, but I'll be helping with the electric, maybe the floor, and later finishing...

I completely agree with going bigger, if I could. The space on my lot is already being a bit stretched to fit this and the storm water management system. I could probably fit a 28x32 garage, but I just can't do it in my budget right now. On the bright side, I will use the existing attached...

Thanks everyone. Going to take all the feedback into account very soon. My wife delivered our first child, a boy, yesterday so I need to back off for a few to handle that. I hope he likes cars as much as I do! As for heating / cooling, I'll probably heat and cool later on, but only to keep...

Thanks guys. Theoldwizard1, what would the layers actually be - stone, then vapor barrier, ridig foam on top of the barrier, then concrete? I'll ask the family member who does this professionally, but I'm glad you recommended it - we hadn't talked through that yet.

Wood frame, 2x6 wall studs 18" O/C. Footers will be: No plans for storing anything in the attic. I'd rather insulate the hell out of it than use the space. I can always hang a couple ceiling mount shelves for high-up storage if I need it. Couple other details: vinyl siding, shingle roof...

After lurking for a few years, and getting great ideas, I figured I'd join. This is primarily an intro, but I'll take anyone's input on this. We're applying for permits this week for a detached 24x32x12 garage. Right now we have a split-level house with a small 2-car garage, and no other...