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There aren't any specific limitations that I am aware of, at least for normal use. The engineering report was pretty simple. It's loaded for typical (code?) garage loads of 50psf live load and 2000lb concentrated load (I think). You can core drill the floor if desired though you'd want to make...

I don't have any definitive plans. It is basically "extra" due to my site. I'll probably store a few things like a UTV, maybe Jon Boat. The wife and kids have suggested a batting cage or axe throwing lane. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I finally started the thread! I'm planning to use rod couplings so I'll post an update in the build thread when I get that far.

Some final pictures from upper deck prep

Upper deck prep The conduit on the sides are wire sleeves and for my air lines. The larger, round 4" conduit is just future sleeves with screw-in caps The small boxes on the sides will be for dust collection The big box-out in the middle will be for a dust collection and power for table saw...

Basement prep and pour

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I am finally getting around to starting my build thread. I appreciate much of the advice folks provided me as I was planning. Some of the earlier threads were: Fill Alternatives How to spec a suspended slab In the area where I finally decided to build, the grade was substantial. It fell about...

I've been taking a bunch. I need to organize them and start a thread. Maybe this weekend! Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I've run across this in my searches but I haven't been able to find them available for sale anywhere. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

The inspector around here has been very good and I'm not trying to "beat" him at anything. We don't have local code mods, just IRC 2015. This is a fairly big project and I'm trying to do a good job. The existing anchor bolts are in nearly 12"+ of concrete. There are just a handful of short...

I'm leaning towards new anchors now too. I was hung up on trying to extend the bolts. This is a permitted build and I don't think tapcons are allowed. I do think wedge anchors are though. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

We just finished pouring my new slab. Some of my foundation bolts are short (maybe 7 out of 40). I knew this was likely because when we set the bolts in the basement foundation, we set for a 4" inch slab and poured it at 4.5". Many of them are tall enough or I can hollow out for it. If I hollow...

Thanks folks. I realize that the basement does make it easier to fix anything. I hoped that due to the shop being so deep, it wouldn't cause too many issues if the receptacle and dust outlet in the back 1/3rd in the floor. I am planning to put it on a pedestal for now. I am putting a drain in...

I realize this is a relatively common question. I have a somewhat unique situation where I am building a shop with a basement. My concrete basement walls have been poured and we will be installing the beams and metal decking tomorrow for the upper slab. I need to figure out what rough-ins I...

I have started a fairly large and complex build that I am GCing myself. It's 28x40 but has a basement and suspended concrete floor. At this point, I have contractor that has done my excavation and working to pour my basement walls. I will have another contractor to do the concrete slabs. I...

After thinking about garage door last night, I think I will use a traditional door since I think windows will be helpful. I haven't priced or speced one but will go with 8ft x 7ft opening since that seems standard. On the entry door, I planned to use a standard 36in x 80in prehung steel door so...

Thanks. This was my assessment as well. It will be 8ft wide. This will not commonly be used for a vehicle but want to support one in a pinch. It seems you order the door the exact size of your opening and they add the additional 2" for the overlap. That said, I'm leading towards making the...

No. I did not end up using this. I would had to get it engineered and procure the beams. I contacted a local distributor and it was close to the 5.50/sqft. I've moved forward with a beam and pan system for my suspended slab. Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

I am building a two-level garage (need to start a gallery post) and the basement is poured concrete walls. I am putting an entry door and 8x7 garage door in the basement. I planned to use an insulated roll up (coil) garage door from rollupdoorsdirect.com. We are forming the wall on Monday and...