Finally getting that garage/shop/mancave

Mike.VA · Jan 31, 2017

Here is my 44' x 32' garage plan.
It is going well.
Will be adding more pics soon.
Would love to have you guys offer suggestions & comments.
I welcome all.
Went with the two 18' doors to enable best use of size.
Ceiling is 12'.
I will follow up with more details shortly.
It has a full bath, shop area, Man Cave area as well as a walk up attic.

FearTheH · Jan 31, 2017

I'm having trouble seeing the print clearly, but what will be the primary function of your structure? Seems to be the same as my plans, shop/escape from the wife haha.

Mike.VA · Jan 31, 2017

The pic is poor I have to agree. When I attempted to load it, it was too large. Had to do a work around, which now looking at it, didn't work very well. I will try something else. Thanks for the comment.

As for your question. I have a a 1978 325I I am working on, along with normal work to keep the zero turn & boat going. The shop will be home to my chop saw, drill press, belt sander, and scroll saw and other tools. This will also have work areas for the drone and RC truck I waste time with from time to time. Now, the Man Cave area will be the home to an old pot belly stove I pickup up in the early 70's. It has been moved around forever and now will have a place to set up and actually USE. The rest of the room is plumbed for a kitchen/bar.

ndnchf · Jan 31, 2017

Howdy neighbor, well almost. I'm in Fredericksburg. I can't help much with your design, but I know how nice it is to have a place of your own to work. I have a 2 car garage full of equipment; welder, blast cabinet, metal cutting saws, surface grinder, band saw, compressor, grinders etc. Then in my downstairs shop is a metal lathe, milling machine, metal shaper, drill press, die filer and work shop areas. But I still don't have enough room! Enjoy what you have and, make it your own!

Steve

Mike.VA · Feb 2, 2017

Hey ndncf,
When the closest Lowe's is in Fredericksburg then Yes, you are a neighbor.
This garage started our to be a 40'-60', and I was concerned then, that it would be too small.
But...... the budget came into play and the plan became what it is today., Well, it is what it is, and I will make the best of it. Glad to have something.

Mike.VA · Feb 2, 2017

Looks like I may have the pic thing almost figured out.
I have added some to my album.
Hope you can see it.
Please let me know.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

Mike.VA said:
Looks like I may have the pic thing almost figured out.
I have added some to my album.
Hope you can see it.
Please let me know.

In the next phase here.

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Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

Mike.VA said:
In the next phase here.

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Now the plumbing is going in before the floor is poured.

Here is the floor. Wow. Sure starting to look good.

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FearTheH · Feb 3, 2017

Looking good man! Garages are a man's best friend, I have been garageless for 7 years and I'm not quite sure how I am not in a sanitarium! Looking forward to seeing this throughout the phases

ndnchf · Feb 3, 2017

Looking good!

MikeYC · Feb 3, 2017

Don't forget to look at the restore Store next to golds gym. some good finds there. And that is where Lowes send there scratch and dent stuff

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

MikeYC said:
Don't forget to look at the restore Store next to golds gym. some good finds there. And that is where Lowes send there scratch and dent stuff

Hey MikeYC - got an address to that restore Store?

jimgood · Feb 3, 2017

Mike.VA said:
Hey MikeYC - got an address to that restore Store?

He's talking about Habitat for Humanity Restore. They have locations all over. You can google the address.

MikeYC · Feb 3, 2017

Mike.VA said:
Hey MikeYC - got an address to that restore Store?

2378 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

95 NB exit 130a behind the wawa next to golds gym

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Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

jimgood said:
He's talking about Habitat for Humanity Restore. They have locations all over. You can google the address.

Ok, been at the one in Fredericksburg. It does have some good finds.
Thanks

rburke65 · Feb 3, 2017

Looks like a great start! You're going to love it.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

thanks for that info. I have been to that one twice. I saw some finds, nothing I could use this time, but the stock changes often, so it needs to be checked out from time to time for sure.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

Staring framing the other week, 12' ceilings.

big_bake · Feb 3, 2017

The garage is looking good so far. Lake Anna is a beautiful place.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

Tha'ts a sweet 65 Chevy, and it was your first car!!

rburke65 · Feb 3, 2017

And you will love the 12' ceilings. I know walk into my buddy's garage with his 8' walls and I want to duck. It seems so low compared to my 13'4" ceilings.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

Thanks big bake. LKA is proving to be a great place to live.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

What did you do for insulation and covering on those huge walls? I have been all over the place - plywood and peg board, sheet rock, combination, ???

zmotorsports · Feb 3, 2017

Mike.VA said:
In the next phase here.

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Garage/shop is coming along nicely. This is the stage I am now at as of yesterday.

Also just saw that you are a new member as of last month, welcome to the forum.

Mike.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

Attic truss

These will give me lots of room in the attic.

Mike.VA · Feb 3, 2017

zmotorsports said:
Garage/shop is coming along nicely. This is the stage I am now at as of yesterday.

Also just saw that you are a new member as of last month, welcome to the forum.

Mike.

Thanks for come back. It is fun to see it finally come to life. Have you started a thead of yours yet. Love to see the pics.
Mike.VA

cyclefrog · Feb 3, 2017

Mike,
Sounds like a great shop/hide away. Fill it with all your favorite machines and keep the floor space open for big projects. That is how I approach max utilization of any work space. The drawing looked like you had things in different open sections with cabinets dividing the two big floor areas. Thanks for sharing. Matt

Mike.VA · Feb 4, 2017

cyclefrog said:
Mike,

Sounds like a great shop/hide away. Fill it with all your favorite machines and keep the floor space open for big projects. That is how I approach max utilization of any work space. The drawing looked like you had things in different open sections with cabinets dividing the two big floor areas. Thanks for sharing. Matt

Have one of the rooms set up for workshop/benches/drill press and other saws and the like. The other room will be the "ManCave" , then there is the full bath.

The two 18' wide garage doors have been set for for a drive through. This should provides easier access to enable me to back in the boat while not going through the front part of the garage.

Tundruz · Feb 4, 2017

Progress is looking great. It looks like your covered toys can't wait. Are you painting to match home or red barn style?

Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

All wrapped, next comes the truss.

Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

These will give a good place to store that stuff I don't need downstairs and keep it out of the garage play/work areas.

Preparing the roof for the shingles

Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

The "POA" requirements have me matching the house, so that means identical shingles, and siding to match.

machsnell · Feb 6, 2017

Nice you got it closed up before the rain tomorrow. I am in va as well so howdy. Looks great

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Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

Here is a shot from inside the main garage area looking towards the shop and Man Cave.

Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

Here are the stairs going up to the attic. So glad I don't have to fight this dang pull down stairs any more. [emoji28]

Added another window in the Man Cave / kitchen area. Should bring enough light in now.

Siding and shingles's going on.

ndnchf · Feb 6, 2017

Nice! I'm jealous....

rburke65 · Feb 6, 2017

Well you are doing it right. I debated the choice of a porch to sort of break up the front of the building or an attic.....juggling the money. Screw it.....I did both. So happy with the walk up stairs, the attic, .........I'm telling you, you will never regret it. And a potty to boot! Nice.

noel4747 · Feb 6, 2017

Small world, I'm at North Anna. Where did you order the trusses?

Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

Apex Truss
1688 Chestnut Hill Road
P.O. Box 247
Warsaw, Virginia 22572

Phone: 804.313.2295
Fax: 804.313.2276
Email: [email protected]

Mike.VA · Feb 6, 2017

My contractor brought out the of their "experts" and we talked about my project and what I needed.
They were very helpful.

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