To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!

1200 sq ft Garage/Workshop build

M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
Hello all! I was directed over here by a firearms forum about a month or two ago. I am in process of building an additional garage. There is already an 850 sq ft garage on the property, but it just wasn't enough so here we are. I designed this build around the ability to get large, long vehicles (RV/Trailers) in there for a potential future buyer.

The shop is two bays- one is 20' wide by 24' deep with a 10' wide by 8' tall garage door and 10' walls. The other bay is 18' wide and 40' deep with 16' walls and a 14' tall by 12' wide door. The small bay will be used for fabrication and metal work, large bay will be used for auto work and storage.

This shop will be insulated and heated. The small bay will have a radiant style overhead heater, the large bay will have a gas air heater (don't want to potentially burn a tall vehicle with another radiant heater).

I just discovered the in ground scissor lift, so luckily the concrete pad hasn't been poured yet because one of those is definitely going in.

Now for the photos:

An additional driveway had to be constructed due to the location of the shop in the back yard.






We poured the foundation a few weeks ago:


Framing begins:














That's about it for now! I'm trying to figure out how I am going to construct a vertical storage system for snowmobiles and motorcycles for the far end of the large bay. If anyone has any ideas I'm all ears!
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
Here is the updated progress, they got the roof finished literally 5 minutes before the snow started flying:

 
D

dubber

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 31, 2012
Messages
5,326
Location
Canada's Capital
Wow. The thought of being able to pull an RV in a garage is pretty sweet hahaha. Good foresight doing it for a potential future buyer, while still enjoying the space in the meantime haha.
 
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
Thank you! With the home being all brick it made sense to have some in there. Plus it helps break up the height of the tall bay.
 
M

Modoc

Well-known member
Joined
Jan 25, 2014
Messages
167
Location
SE Oregon
Nice design Mt. couple of quick questions. 1. Where did you come up with the plans ? 2. You are in Co. What kind of snow loads are required in your area ? 3. What are your plans for the slab ? Have you considered radiant heat ? The reason I'm asking these questions is I am in the process of putting together a design for a garage/shop with about the same dimensions that will pretty much match the house which also has a hipped roof. I want the height in part of it for a two post lift but not the area so it will be easier to heat and I'm going with radiant heat. I ran across a similar design to yours at behm design, that's why I'm asking. That and the fact I live in a cold area and get good amounts of snow most winters, this being the exception.

Looks great and congrats,

Cheers
 
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
Not sure on the snow loads. I came up with the basic design and my contractor drew up actual plans. The concrete slab will be a 6" pour, with 8" below where the lift will sit.

I considered radiant heat, but decided not to mess with it to keep construction costs down. We are going with two air heaters. I am definitely happy with the 16' walls in that tall bay. Makes for a very large feel. I plan to use as much vertical space as possible.

We constructed a small room in the corner of the tall bay, 8' off the ground level to house an 80 gallon air compressor. I will run the compressor lines down to working height so you never have to get up into that room. We will double insulate that corner as well to help reduce noise.
 
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
I had them build a platform to insulate and close in for the compressor, so it's off the floor not taking up valuable space and also quiet due to being closed in. I plan to run a regulator and discharge lines to working height on the wall. They are going to vent the room to the outside, or inside. Haven't decided which yet. Eitherway, happy that big ******* is up there already.



Also- The Atlas SLP 7K lift arrive today!

:)
 
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
So, I'm super anxious to use this shop, but I'm seeing that I'll need to wait about 30 days before installing an epoxy coating on the floor. Is it really worth it to wait the extra time? Tell me your thoughts.
 
H

hapi

Member
Joined
Apr 3, 2014
Messages
15
Location
down under
nice build, I wouldn't seal the floor too soon, you will trap moisture and it will blister. I have left mine at least six months before epoxy and haven't had any issues
 
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
hapi said:
nice build, I wouldn't seal the floor too soon, you will trap moisture and it will blister. I have left mine at least six months before epoxy and haven't had any issues
Click to expand...

I should have worded the question differently- I don't intend on putting epoxy down until after the 30 days. My question is- is the epoxy coating worth it in general? If I need to wait 30 days, not much sense in me installing workbenches, storing anything or really using the shop at all until that time.

So it's more a question of should I epoxy coat the floor, or should I not?
 
P

PhysAssist

New member
Joined
Mar 23, 2013
Messages
2
Your build looks awesome.

Have you considered that you need to periodically access the bottom drain of the compressor?

Alternatively there are automatic valves available to make manually draining out the condensate unnecessary.

IDK how well they work though...
Here are a few:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_1tl12cgqe0_e

http://www.harborfreight.com/automatic-compressor-drain-kit-68244.html

Thanks for the detailed pictures and descriptions, don't stop now!

Thomas
 
Last edited:
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
PhysAssist said:
Your build looks awesome.

Have you considered that you need to periodically access the bottom drain of the compressor?

Alternatively there are automatic valves available to make manually draining out the condensate unnecessary.

IDK how well they work though...
Here are a few:
http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_1tl12cgqe0_e

http://www.harborfreight.com/automatic-compressor-drain-kit-68244.html

Thanks for the detailed pictures and descriptions, don't stop now!

Thomas
Click to expand...

Our plan was to route a hard line down to a dump valve accessible from the ground level- then have the air dump to the outside. The supply side will be routed down there as well. Under normal conditions, I won't have to get up there to access the compressor.

I am building a steel platform that will have a ladder next to the wall. This will be some overhead storage, plus make it easy to access the compressor to check oil levels, service etc.
 
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
Making a little progress each day.... I think I forgot to post one of the reasons I am building this shop.

I am mid restoration on a numbers matching 1969 Dodge Charger R/T. Body work is complete and it is heading for primer tomorrow (in epoxy primer now). I don't do the body work, so it is professionally done. I'll get the car back in a month or so as a painted rolling chassis.





 
OP
M

mtechgunman

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 4, 2013
Messages
142
Location
Wyoming
Scott0023 said:
Is the tall stall for blimps? Motorhomes?

Cool stuff!

>Scott
Click to expand...

Haha, well I wanted it big enough so that a potential buyer could get a motor home in their. However, I don't own one and don't plan to. Instead, I'm building a steel loft type area at about the same level as the compressor. There will be a lift that will drop to floor level and can be raised all the way to the roof to get out of the way of the automotive lift.

Lots of vertical space in that bay. Just gotta figure out how to effectively use it all.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
To avoid these ads, REGISTER NOW!
Top Bottom