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    In your experience how detailed do detached garage plans need to be for permitting?

    I have a design I did for a 24x30 garage. This is fairly close 5-10ft to my neighbors property so I need to apply for a variance. Should I pay for a proper set of plans? Im unsure of live/dead loads, snow loads, wind, etc. And the code books you need to be a lawyer to understand. My current...
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    Garage Foundation Quote Rebar vs Mesh advice

    I just received a garage slab quote that read the following: 720 sq. ft. of 6" thick reinforced concrete slab placed and finished 17 cu.yd of 4000# 3/4 PSI concrete ready mix included #4 rebar supplied and installed @ 1ft on center each way 6 mil vapor barrier supplied and installed expansion...
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    Pricing out a garage. Am I crazy thinking $18k is enough for concrete? Rhode Island

    I will be doing everything but ground work and concrete. I am allowing for $18,000 in my budget for concrete and earthwork. 24ft x 30ft garage. Where I am located I need to go 40" down for frost. I want to extend the foundation wall 12" above grade. 10"x20" footing. 24x30x6in slab = 13.33 cu...
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