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If you are already running plumbing to and from a urinal, why not go ahead and just put in a toilet and sink? The extra costs are relatively minimal at that point. It's a big cost to add initial plumbing so I get why people would skip it all together. What I don't get is if you are already...

Good to know, I think I'm overkill for my needs anyways but I was just considering resale. We put a 14' door on my dad's shop (16' plate) and he pulls his motor home straight in, that wouldn't be possible with a 10' door but would be with a 12', albeit tight. I'd be willing to pay more for a 12'...

Granite would be like ice with even the slightest amount of water, I think it's about the last surface I'd choose for a floor. It would look amazing but be dangerous as all get out.

I completely agree, unfortunately, I have fixed parameters that are forcing my hand. A jog will be required regardless, either through the gate or through the door to get off of the wall when parking. Luckily, a 16' wide door gives me plenty of room to maneuver the additional 3' once inside the...

I know that this is correct, It is an extremely cheap way to add more total square feet. I've done the numbers myself and it isn't that it is a dollar for dollar elimination of attic trusses to add square footage on the main floor. It is more of, eliminate attic trusses and epoxy and a second...

A few reasons; 1.) Cost to hang, tape, bed, texture and paint. 2.) I think not having a finished ceiling makes the shop look bigger. 3.) I don't want to give critters a place to live. 4.) Ease of running new lines, lights, HVAC etc. I am going to have the rafters enclosed with spray foam so...

That does make a lot of sense indeed. My other concern is heat loss around the unit but I suppose it won't be any worse than what my ridge vents will be allowing. I think you make a great point and I think I'm going to add the rough in, no downside really. Even if I never use it, there is a...

Those are designed to get hot air out, not let cool air in. Also, because I plan on not having a finished ceiling, it would be a major weakness in my thermal barrier. What I'm looking for is to have an opening on one end, probably a window and an opening on the other end which would be my garage...

Another issue I'm pondering is what to do with a compressor. A 60 gallon single stage is probably enough for my needs and budget but they are all very loud, I absolutely hate the noise and would love to limit it somehow. My neighbors are relatively close so outside is a no go. I've considered...

It certainly was a great suggestion and one that I have gone back and forth on myself. Ultimately though, I don't think I'll have a big enough need to justify the cost and loss of space. I'd be better off just buying new rags every year or even soaking my existing ones in the shop sink to clean...

Great question. I'm sure it is covered in the multitude of threads in the flooring forum but hopefully someone will respond here as well. There are so many options that it is overwhelming. I'm leaning towards keeping just bare concrete, I'd prefer fancy but can live with rustic. Size > frills...

I've been following that thread, there is a lot of good information in it. It gets into the teens here in the Dallas area but generally for no more than a few days at a time, I'm more concerned with keeping the heat out in the summer. I'm in the construction industry and have a few...

Yes sir, this is absolutely the plan. I work from home and will definitely be having internet, TV and music in the shop. I'll be running at least a 2" conduit and adding (2) Cat5 and a Coax. I doubt I'll ever need more than that but am open to it if necessary. I'm about 30 miles SW of Dallas...

Hello all, I've been a lurker for the last year or so and have been designing a detached shop for at least that long. It started out as a 30'x40' but we all know how that goes, add a foot here and add a foot there and I'm currently up to a 36'x60'. 36' is the width that fits the yard and the...