30x55 Garage Condo

ewjax · Nov 3, 2017

A new car condo concept is being built here and I purchased a 30'x55' unit.

The ceilings are 20' high and the units include A/C, LED lighting, water, sewer, and fire protection system, and 200A service. Mezzanine ready as well.

I plan to put a 10' wide mezzanine, with enough clearance to slide my trailer underneath it.

The floor is very smooth concrete now. Almost shiny. So I'm thinking stain and epoxy. I thought about tiling the whole thing as well (back buttered).

I have RaceDeck at the house, but I'd prefer something different here. Any recommendations/examples?

I'm looking for a clean modern look with a sliding barn door into the storage area. Planning for a 14' Big *** Fan, nice toolbox combo from site sponsor StrictlyToolboxes, a two-post asymmetrical Rotary lift.

I'll keep posting progress as construction continues and decisions are made.

pmason0 · Nov 4, 2017

Looking forward to it coming together, the size is pretty much the same as my shop, be interested in how you set things up.

TomcoPDR · Nov 4, 2017

looking forward to your garage condo build, love the 30' width. I'm "planning" on metallic swirls in mine, can't find a pro tile guy willing to tile without installing ditra layer (cold weather living here)

ewjax · Nov 11, 2017

This week's progress. Looks like the back wall is all done and more of the steel is up.

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ewjax · Nov 24, 2017

ewjax said:
This week's progress. Looks like the back wall is all done and more of the steel is up.

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Some more pics of progress. They poured slab for other building and finished the wall in the large building.

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ewjax · Dec 21, 2017

ewjax said:
Some more pics of progress. They poured slab for other building and finished the wall in the large building.

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They should have the roof panels and insulation going up by end of the day tomorrow. This is from last weekend. Getting exciting...

alberto · Dec 21, 2017

Exciting times for you. What part of the country is this?

ewjax · Dec 21, 2017

alberto said:
Exciting times for you. What part of the country is this?

Near Jacksonville, Florida.

alberto · Dec 21, 2017

ewjax said:
Near Jacksonville, Florida.

Cool. I have family in the area. You all need more twisty roads!!

It'll be cool to see your design and progress.

ewjax · Dec 21, 2017

alberto said:
Cool. I have family in the area. You all need more twisty roads!!

It'll be cool to see your design and progress.

Thanks and yes, we do... and hills... need those too.

Here's my layout:

Mr. D · Dec 22, 2017

Where in JAX is this located? Do they have a website?

A Garage Condo would solve all my garage problems here in N. AL but were not that far thinking yet. All the developers want to build around here is zero lot line houses.

ewjax · Dec 22, 2017

Mr. D said:
Where in JAX is this located? Do they have a website?

A Garage Condo would solve all my garage problems here in N. AL but were not that far thinking yet. All the developers want to build around here is zero lot line houses.

Www.wheelhousestorage.com

farrbar · Dec 23, 2017

Looking good! I think you will really get your monies worth out of that fan - especially in Florida.

Regarding the floors, I think polished concrete or an epoxy would like very nice.

I will be jealous of your loft, I have a 30 x50 condo (outside of Chicago), and I wish my office was lofted instead of taking up prime ground floor real estate. Someday I may build a loft and demo the office.... but until then I can envy yours.

These developments are popular in Florida. I have a winter home in southwest Florida, and drive past units in Naples regularly. I think they are on phase 3, and each time they sell out.

Keep the updates coming.

Greg_STL · Dec 25, 2017

I like your layout and I think you were very smart to get one of the few 30' wide units. These condos tend to optimize for the builders with units in the 20'-23' wide and the minimum widths to fit a man door and the main vehicle door. Once you put in a stairway for a mezzanine, those narrow units get tight to get 2 wide on parking cars.

If you are not set on the big *** fan, you might check out MacroAir as well. I think they are a tad less expensive. Our local Porsche dealer uses them in their shop. The Big *** fans are cool so it will be nice either way.

I've followed your other thread with the three car attached that got redone to allow the lift. That really turned out nice. I can't wait to see what you do with this space.

Andersen · Dec 26, 2017

Looks great, I will follow this develops..... Jealous that condos like this are not around in my country [emoji36]

Frank

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ewjax · Dec 26, 2017

Greg_STL said:
I like your layout and I think you were very smart to get one of the few 30' wide units. These condos tend to optimize for the builders with units in the 20'-23' wide and the minimum widths to fit a man door and the main vehicle door. Once you put in a stairway for a mezzanine, those narrow units get tight to get 2 wide on parking cars.

If you are not set on the big *** fan, you might check out MacroAir as well. I think they are a tad less expensive. Our local Porsche dealer uses them in their shop. The Big *** fans are cool so it will be nice either way.

I've followed your other thread with the three car attached that got redone to allow the lift. That really turned out nice. I can't wait to see what you do with this space.

Thank you...

I'm going to go with a modern look. Light Gray floor and walls, and have ceiling painted as well. Lots of LED lighting in different banks so I can adjust the intensity I want.

Once the mezzanine is built, I'll move the couches up there. I will likely leave a TV on the base level.

All the units are built to one spec. So once I close, hopefully mid March, I'll start the process of build out.

1) add mezzanine structure, buildout downstairs storage area, plumb for sink in main area.
2) paint ceiling
3) add 12' of sheetrock all around
4) install fan and lights
5) install rotary lift
6) tile entire ground floor (PEI 5 rating with back buttered application)
7) paint walls
8) add facing to back storage and install barn door

Likely add to this list.

Looks like they are ready to install the ceiling this week as they have placed the support bands in place.

Rc_Guy · Dec 26, 2017

It says fire protection in each unit, I’m assuming the whole building is sprinkled but each unit does not have their own control valve, I put fire sprinklers in for a living. Remember, when you put a mezzanine in they will make you put fire sprinklers under that also.

ewjax · Dec 26, 2017

Rc_Guy said:
It says fire protection in each unit, I’m assuming the whole building is sprinkled but each unit does not have their own control valve, I put fire sprinklers in for a living. Remember, when you put a mezzanine in they will make you put fire sprinklers under that also.

Good point.

I suspect that many of the ubit owners will be putting in a mezzanine and that the developer can guide us to a fabricator that will take care of all those details during buildout.

Rc_Guy · Dec 26, 2017

ewjax said:
Good point.

I suspect that many of the ubit owners will be putting in a mezzanine and that the developer can guide us to a fabricator that will take care of all those details during buildout.

There are a few of those garage condos here also, around here the have to use the specified contractor to do the sprinkler work.

ewjax · Jan 7, 2018

More progress... roof is in place. Walls are going up next.

Capt Chrysler · Jan 7, 2018

ewjax said:
They should have the roof panels and insulation going up by end of the day tomorrow. This is from last weekend. Getting exciting...

Check the hinges on the door. If they are like mine, you can drive the hinge pin out and open the door!

Keep the photos coming!

Capt. Chrysler

ewjax · Jan 7, 2018

Capt Chrysler said:
Check the hinges on the door. If they are like mine, you can drive the hinge pin out and open the door!

Keep the photos coming!

Capt. Chrysler

Good point. I'll check that out.

pmason0 · Jan 7, 2018

Really like the windows in the back for the mezzanine level.

Capt Chrysler · Jan 8, 2018

ewjax

Are you limited as to what you can do in a condo-garage?

Capt. Chrysler

ewjax · Jan 8, 2018

Capt Chrysler said:
ewjax

Are you limited as to what you can do in a condo-garage?

Capt. Chrysler

Yes. Bylaws are pretty specific. No commercial property. Noise ordinance (ie no dyno work). Other restrictions as well...

Capt Chrysler · Jan 9, 2018

Thanks

ChaksQ · Jan 9, 2018

This is looking like it'll be awesome.

I'd like to see the garage condo concept expand more into the Northeast. Though here in the north part of New Jersey the taxes would probably make the project untenable. In my situation the garage condo concept is perfect. There is one installation in the southern part of the state, but I'm not keen on a 2hr drive each way just to work on cars or pull one out of storage for a meet.

ewjax · Jan 9, 2018

ChaksQ said:
This is looking like it'll be awesome.

I'd like to see the garage condo concept expand more into the Northeast. Though here in the north part of New Jersey the taxes would probably make the project untenable. In my situation the garage condo concept is perfect. There is one installation in the southern part of the state, but I'm not keen on a 2hr drive each way just to work on cars or pull one out of storage for a meet.

Yeah. Grew up in NY.. the tax burden down here is much less. But that's another topic.

Walls are going up now. I will have more updates this weekend. Looking awesome.

ewjax · Feb 2, 2018

More progress... sprinkler system. Electrical is going in. Garage doors. Paint. Front facia next week.

welder57 · Feb 2, 2018

May I ask where are you located and who manufactured the steel building? Building is looking nice!!!

ewjax · Feb 2, 2018

welder57 said:
May I ask where are you located and who manufactured the steel building? Building is looking nice!!!

In Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Not sure who the contractor is. Website for the car condos is www.wheelhousestorage.com.

ewjax · Feb 15, 2018

Exterior facia is going up. Curbs are in. Getting ready for asphalt

ewjax · Feb 17, 2018

Inside walls up...

Cougar · Feb 17, 2018

That's going to be nice.
Didn't see any pricing on their website.
What is the price range.

ewjax · Feb 21, 2018

Cougar said:
That's going to be nice.
Didn't see any pricing on their website.
What is the price range.

Thanks...

Depends on size of unit. You'd have to contact them for current pricing.

ewjax · Feb 21, 2018

First lift of asphalt is in! About another month or so of work...

ewjax · Mar 17, 2018

Asphalt is in. Trades are almost done. Closing in 3 weeks. Then the fun begins. Lift, fan, tile floor, storage room, lighting, etc.

Boosted1 · Mar 18, 2018

Nice place and even nicer cars.

ewjax · Mar 27, 2018

Almost complete. Couple more weeks to get CO and start the transformation. Big *** Fan. Rotary lift. Storage room. Thirteen High bay lights. Paint black pipes. PEI 5 tile. Security. Furnishings. And cars.

Greg_STL · Mar 27, 2018

Can’t wait to see the transition!

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