Sigman
Member
Hey guys,
I purchased my house with a small 14x20 detached garage back in 2003 and now finally working on it in 2010. A little history on the garage --- it has a hip style roof and was built around the 60's as a possible carport (my house was built in 1941). Looks like the roof was replaced around 2000. The sill plates are on the concrete slab. No insulation and no drywall. Two sides have tin as an exterior... the other two sides (incl garage door side) has stucco. The garage door is a solid panel that swings up go open... Forgot what it's officially called.
Known issues:
- some wood rot/termite damage on sill plate (tin exterior wall -- long side)
- no electrical panel --- power coming from house (not currently up to code)
- not insulated... All Walls and ceiling
- sill plates sit on concrete slab
- two sides are made of tin
Current tasks:
- garage door to be replaced with insulated roll up door on Aug 4
- built 6x10 storage shed for all non-auto and workshop items
- clearing out all items in garage to properly clean the concrete floor
- new electrical sub-panel to be installed in mid Aug
What are your opinions/suggestions on this renovation? My goal is to store and work on my '69 Mercedes 280SL as well as a workshop. It will not be a man cave (due to its small footprint) but will serve as a pure auto and woodworking workshop... No flat screen or couch..
I will post photos shortly.
Cheers!
I purchased my house with a small 14x20 detached garage back in 2003 and now finally working on it in 2010. A little history on the garage --- it has a hip style roof and was built around the 60's as a possible carport (my house was built in 1941). Looks like the roof was replaced around 2000. The sill plates are on the concrete slab. No insulation and no drywall. Two sides have tin as an exterior... the other two sides (incl garage door side) has stucco. The garage door is a solid panel that swings up go open... Forgot what it's officially called.
Known issues:
- some wood rot/termite damage on sill plate (tin exterior wall -- long side)
- no electrical panel --- power coming from house (not currently up to code)
- not insulated... All Walls and ceiling
- sill plates sit on concrete slab
- two sides are made of tin
Current tasks:
- garage door to be replaced with insulated roll up door on Aug 4
- built 6x10 storage shed for all non-auto and workshop items
- clearing out all items in garage to properly clean the concrete floor
- new electrical sub-panel to be installed in mid Aug
What are your opinions/suggestions on this renovation? My goal is to store and work on my '69 Mercedes 280SL as well as a workshop. It will not be a man cave (due to its small footprint) but will serve as a pure auto and woodworking workshop... No flat screen or couch..
I will post photos shortly.
Cheers!
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