MongoTom
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We started planning this garage rebuild about 3 years ago. Today the outside is finished and it's on to the inside work. A few photos...
First, old swayback, a 60 year old, 20X20 garage on its last day.
Site cleared and a 26X26 foundation dug and poured and block in place.
2X6 walls, 16" on center, designed for 12' ceilings.
The floor's the thing. Dug out several inches of clay, added 6" of pea stone, covered with 15 mil Perminator, then 2" of polystyrene insulation, covered with another 15 mil of vapor barrier (because I had it), then 4" chair rails and finally 6X6 0.3" wire mesh.
PEX attached to the wire mesh. The PEX-free zones are for a potential 2 post lift.
8" of 4000 PSI concrete now in place. There's a drain in place across the front that drains down the outside to the backyard.
Conduits in place between the house and garage for just about anything.
HAAS R-17 door with high lift track and jackshaft opener, Hardiplank sided and painted. Hay loft door to the second floor storage with a beam over it for a block and tackle.
Side view showing photovoltaic panels and the whole house generator behind the garage.
And the interior is ready to wire from the 100 amp panel, insulate the walls with foam and drywall. The floor is ready to coat with something to be determined.
Many of the ideas I picked up on this site. Tons of great information and wonderful people. I'll keep listening. There are more photos of this at tsh.kodakgallery.com if anyone is interested.
First, old swayback, a 60 year old, 20X20 garage on its last day.
Site cleared and a 26X26 foundation dug and poured and block in place.
2X6 walls, 16" on center, designed for 12' ceilings.
The floor's the thing. Dug out several inches of clay, added 6" of pea stone, covered with 15 mil Perminator, then 2" of polystyrene insulation, covered with another 15 mil of vapor barrier (because I had it), then 4" chair rails and finally 6X6 0.3" wire mesh.
PEX attached to the wire mesh. The PEX-free zones are for a potential 2 post lift.
8" of 4000 PSI concrete now in place. There's a drain in place across the front that drains down the outside to the backyard.
Conduits in place between the house and garage for just about anything.
HAAS R-17 door with high lift track and jackshaft opener, Hardiplank sided and painted. Hay loft door to the second floor storage with a beam over it for a block and tackle.
Side view showing photovoltaic panels and the whole house generator behind the garage.
And the interior is ready to wire from the 100 amp panel, insulate the walls with foam and drywall. The floor is ready to coat with something to be determined.
Many of the ideas I picked up on this site. Tons of great information and wonderful people. I'll keep listening. There are more photos of this at tsh.kodakgallery.com if anyone is interested.
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, I think the slab is under structured
