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I've been dragging my feet on the detached garage build because I'm still not sure I want to spend $30,000 on a garage next to the house that will only be used to park cars and store the kids bikes, toys, etc. So I'm considering instead to build a less impressive garage or even a 24x32 car...

I'm planning a perimeter footing and 5 course block stem wall on my 26x40' build for 2 reasons: A. to deal with a 2.5' of off grade on my site from left to right. B. because I want 1-2feet of concrete wall above my slab so I can spray things off in there in summer without damaging my stud walls...

Ok, so I'm still in design phase of my custom garage. I'm looking at 24'x40'. I would go wider but I'm limited by my topography and set backs. I'm looking at a block stem wall that is Just about 12" above the slab floor. Using 10' 2x6 stud walls above that with double bottom and top...

What is the minimum garage depth to park 2 average vehicles, end to end. I'm limited by space, was planning 36' depth but now I'm wondering if I can get 40' could I park 4 cars inside if necessary for say a snow event? 40' is really pushing the constraints of my driveway but it's doable...

I'm designing a 26W garage. The trusses will span the 26' and the 18' garage door is parallel to the trusses. This means my garage door header will carry no load whatsoever as the trusses do not require center support. What size would you go with? I'm looking at doing TWO 2x12's with 3/4"...

I'm curious how those of you who have built your own garages, doing most of the labor yourselves got your building permits? Did you draw up your own custom garage design and submit it yourself? Did you consult an engineer? Did you buy a set of "pre-engineered" plans? I'm planning to draw...

Ok, last question about this. Here is where I'm at on the layout. My natural grade on a 26' Wide garage design is 18" lower on the left side of the slab as it is on the right. In order to place my slab surface 6" above the grade on the right that puts it 24" above the grade on the left...

I'm planning a 26'x32' garage with 26' span attic trussed to support a 12.5'x32' office/apartment space above the garage (no plumbing). The stud walls will be 8', 2x6 stud with 5/8 sheathing construction built on an 8x8x16 block stem wall that is 24" above the garage slab, giving me 10'...

I'm starting a design build of my garage. I've drawn up the plans myself going by local code as best I can. My question right now has to do with the elevation of the slab floor in relation to surrounding grade. I will NOT be cutting grade between the garage and house, instead I will be...

Hello from Central Virginia! Been lurking here awhile, looks like a good spot for some advice and constructive criticism for my garage build! 1. I'm a Civil Engineer by profession but I don't work directly in structural engineering in my day job so my AUTOCAD skills are mediocre but I think...