rshadd
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Hey Guys, Rich here. Thought I'd share some pics of my garage build that I built back in 2003. I started off with an existing attached single car garage, but wanted something bigger.
The objectives were simple; first, I wanted to be able to go from the house to the garage without having to go outside. I'm a paraplegic so I needed a wider door and a ramp. Second, I wanted to be able to open all the car doors and still be able to get around my truck. Third, I wanted to be able to wash the truck in the garage. My driveway is on a bit of a slope and I wanted a nice level area to work. Forth, I wanted it to look like it wasn't an add-on.
Anyway on with the pics...
Planning:
Here's the original working plans for the new 20' x34' addition..
Excavation & Foundation:
The foundation was extended to solid ground at least 36" below grade. 10" x 24" concrete footings were poured with 1/2" reinforcing rods and a 3000 psi concrete mix. 12" concrete block was used for all the foundation walls below grade. All block below grade received a cement plaster coating and waterproofing. The block work above grade received a two-coat stucco finish.
Shortly into the dig we hit ledge. This required some time with the jack hammer. Mushroomed three tips by the time we were deep enough.
Reused the bolders around my front bed.
Concrete & Block Work:
The concrete garage floor slab received 4" of compacted crushed stone, 6" x 6" welded reinforcing wire. 4" of 3500 psi concrete with a vapor barrier. Smooth steel trowel finish.
Brickwork was installed to match the existing brickwork on my house.
A 4' x 5' concrete slab was poured at the rear of the garage to meet the existing walkway.
Mercer tiles were installed by the rear door to show the date of the build.
Carpentry Framing:
2" x 4" pressure treated lumber was installed on top of all the foundation walls. All wall construction was 2" x 4" studs except of the front wall, which was 2" x 6" studs. The exterior walls and roof received 1/2" wood sheathing. Window and door headers were 2" x 10" lumber. All clear span openings are engeneered wood beams. All roof rafters are 2" x 10". Ceiling joists are 2" x 10" at the 20' span and 2" x 8" at the 14' span.
That's me talking to the builder.
Installing the wheelchair ramp.
Exterior Finish:
All the exterior walls received Tyvek building vapor barrier. Premium Dutch lap Vinyl siding was matched to the existing siding on the house on all the exterior walls. All gable and fascia boards were capped in white aluminum. All soffit areas received perforated Vinyl soffit panels to matching the existing panels.
Roofing & Gutters
Water and ice shiedl was installed on the first 30" to prevent water backup. Number 30-tar paper was installed on the remainder of the roof. A matching 25-year fiberglass shingle was then installed. A five-inch aluminum white K gutters and down spouts were installed at the front and rear of the new garage.
Insulation:
All garage walls received R-13 fiberglass insulation. The ceiling areas received R-30 fiberglass insulation.
Interior Walls & Trim:
The interior ceiling received 1/2" drywall. 5/8" fire rated drywall was used on all of the existing house walls. 1/2" plywood was used for the remaining interior walls. All the joints and screws received three coats of joint compound. All the drywall was sanded. The interior walls were painted a semi-glosss white.
Flooring:
I used a high gloss automotive epoxy by U-Coat-It for the garage floor.
Electrical:
14 duplex recepacles GFI. Most were installed at 3', but I installed a few high on the wall for things like reels, clocks, neon signs, etc.
6 light boxes with 150-watt compact flourescents
2 light boxes. One at rear and one in front.
2 wall switches
3 four way wall switches.
3 exterior wall fixtures
Garage Doors:
One 7' x 18' white raised panel steel residential door, by General Door Corporation. It's insulated and maintenance free.
One 1/2 hp Lift Master garage door opener was installed with an external keypad. There's also switches for the opener both sides of the door and also a pad at the interior door the leads into the house.
Two 36" six-panel steel entry doors were installed with entry locks and dead bolts. The doors are also insulated.
Plumbing:
We had to remove and reinstall the the existing baseboard heat to install the new 36" door at the top of the ramp.
I also ran a cold water line to the far side of the garage for my hose reel. Ball joints were used for the shut-offs to the outside faucets.
Driveway:
The existing driveway was repaved along with a new 8' x 22" extension.
The objectives were simple; first, I wanted to be able to go from the house to the garage without having to go outside. I'm a paraplegic so I needed a wider door and a ramp. Second, I wanted to be able to open all the car doors and still be able to get around my truck. Third, I wanted to be able to wash the truck in the garage. My driveway is on a bit of a slope and I wanted a nice level area to work. Forth, I wanted it to look like it wasn't an add-on.
Anyway on with the pics...
Planning:
Here's the original working plans for the new 20' x34' addition..
Excavation & Foundation:
The foundation was extended to solid ground at least 36" below grade. 10" x 24" concrete footings were poured with 1/2" reinforcing rods and a 3000 psi concrete mix. 12" concrete block was used for all the foundation walls below grade. All block below grade received a cement plaster coating and waterproofing. The block work above grade received a two-coat stucco finish.
Shortly into the dig we hit ledge. This required some time with the jack hammer. Mushroomed three tips by the time we were deep enough.
Reused the bolders around my front bed.
Concrete & Block Work:
The concrete garage floor slab received 4" of compacted crushed stone, 6" x 6" welded reinforcing wire. 4" of 3500 psi concrete with a vapor barrier. Smooth steel trowel finish.
Brickwork was installed to match the existing brickwork on my house.
A 4' x 5' concrete slab was poured at the rear of the garage to meet the existing walkway.
Mercer tiles were installed by the rear door to show the date of the build.
Carpentry Framing:
2" x 4" pressure treated lumber was installed on top of all the foundation walls. All wall construction was 2" x 4" studs except of the front wall, which was 2" x 6" studs. The exterior walls and roof received 1/2" wood sheathing. Window and door headers were 2" x 10" lumber. All clear span openings are engeneered wood beams. All roof rafters are 2" x 10". Ceiling joists are 2" x 10" at the 20' span and 2" x 8" at the 14' span.
That's me talking to the builder.
Installing the wheelchair ramp.
Exterior Finish:
All the exterior walls received Tyvek building vapor barrier. Premium Dutch lap Vinyl siding was matched to the existing siding on the house on all the exterior walls. All gable and fascia boards were capped in white aluminum. All soffit areas received perforated Vinyl soffit panels to matching the existing panels.
Roofing & Gutters
Water and ice shiedl was installed on the first 30" to prevent water backup. Number 30-tar paper was installed on the remainder of the roof. A matching 25-year fiberglass shingle was then installed. A five-inch aluminum white K gutters and down spouts were installed at the front and rear of the new garage.
Insulation:
All garage walls received R-13 fiberglass insulation. The ceiling areas received R-30 fiberglass insulation.
Interior Walls & Trim:
The interior ceiling received 1/2" drywall. 5/8" fire rated drywall was used on all of the existing house walls. 1/2" plywood was used for the remaining interior walls. All the joints and screws received three coats of joint compound. All the drywall was sanded. The interior walls were painted a semi-glosss white.
Flooring:
I used a high gloss automotive epoxy by U-Coat-It for the garage floor.
Electrical:
14 duplex recepacles GFI. Most were installed at 3', but I installed a few high on the wall for things like reels, clocks, neon signs, etc.
6 light boxes with 150-watt compact flourescents
2 light boxes. One at rear and one in front.
2 wall switches
3 four way wall switches.
3 exterior wall fixtures
Garage Doors:
One 7' x 18' white raised panel steel residential door, by General Door Corporation. It's insulated and maintenance free.
One 1/2 hp Lift Master garage door opener was installed with an external keypad. There's also switches for the opener both sides of the door and also a pad at the interior door the leads into the house.
Two 36" six-panel steel entry doors were installed with entry locks and dead bolts. The doors are also insulated.
Plumbing:
We had to remove and reinstall the the existing baseboard heat to install the new 36" door at the top of the ramp.
I also ran a cold water line to the far side of the garage for my hose reel. Ball joints were used for the shut-offs to the outside faucets.
Driveway:
The existing driveway was repaved along with a new 8' x 22" extension.
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