24' x 36' snow cone maker storage

[frank1380]

Here is a link to my original thread "Off-site garage". I was hoping for suggestions or ideas from you fine people about a garage not on the property with my house. That was to avoid the covenants and restrictions in the neighborhood. I talked to my neighbors and the county officials and work has begun in my own back yard.

The garage will be 24' x 36' with 10' walls. Brick to match my house up to the gables which will be white vinyl. There will be a 16'x8' overhead door, a 7'x7' rollup, a single 36" service door. It will have six windows. 2 down the side with the doors and 4 down the opposite side. They are 2'x4' horizontal sliding.


Yesterday I got two loads of dirt to level my yard. There's about a 3' difference from the highest to lowest points. I was told there will be 9 loads total.

This is the first truck that got turned away. The gate in my fence isn't wide enough for the truck to fit. We removed one section of the gate, a 6"x6" post, and an 8' section of fence to make room.

While waiting for the next truck to show up they got the skid steer out. I think he was just scraping off the grass. In this picture the right track came off and they are putting it back on. I was surprised how quickly they got it going again.

Here is the 2nd load getting dumped.

I know these pictures aren't fantastic. I only had the camera integrated into my cellular phone available since the battery on my regular camera was dead.


I'm sorry if the thread title is deceptive. I do not own a snow cone maker. It is a bit of a joke between myself and my friends. I am hoping to have my truck repainted in the style of an old shop truck. I was just wasting time one night when I made a logo.

Thanks for reading (or just looking at the pictures). Let me know what you think.

Frank

 

[veedubman91]

good start to your new garage, cannot wait to see more. any plans on a lift or anything?

 

[frank1380]

good start to your new garage, cannot wait to see more. any plans on a lift or anything?

Yes, sorry I forgot to mention that, it is part of the reason I went with the 10' walls. I've been looking at a BendPak HD-9XW but I'm still doing my research.

 

[veedubman91]

nice choice.

 

[frank1380]

This is after today and 7 more loads of dirt.


Concrete is next but I don't know how far down the list I am. The next update may be a couple of weeks out.

 

[banzaitoyota]

nice start I love the logo!

 

[Nighttrain]

Nice progress. Looks like the foundation is going to level with your fence. What type of truck are you going to restore?

 

[Scoobyvroom]

Looks good man I'll keep an eye on your thread...

*S*

 

[frank1380]

Nice progress. Looks like the foundation is going to level with your fence. What type of truck are you going to restore?

It's about half-way up the fence.

My truck is a 1997 F-150. But the paint is in really sad shape. After I finish a couple of other projects I've got my eye on some old long bed Chevrolets.

 

[Will67]

What percent is the new soil being compacted to? 92% 95% ??

 

[frank1380]

What percent is the new soil being compacted to? 92% 95% ??

I don't know but it will be tested before the concrete goes down.

 

[Bib Overalls]

The fill is red laterite. It is a very good fill material because it is easy to compact. Common in parts of Georgia and Alabama. Gets very slippery when wet and not much good for farming.

 

[frank1380]

They tested my dirt on Tuesday while I was at work. Hopefully it's good to go and I'll be getting concrete soon.

 

[frank1380]

Concrete forms are up.

 

[frank1380]

The concrete got poured today. I thought they were going to do blocks to build the frame off of but they didn't. I am too new to construction so I don't know what the alternative methods are.

 

[rubberrodder]

I am so jelouse. You actually will have a floor! Light comeing through my walls dont have the benefit of windows. Just cracks in the sideing boards. LOL. Some day.

 

[cyamaha2007]

how did they test soil compaction? nice build

 

[PassnThru]

I was just wasting time one night when I made a logo.

Looking good. The logo made me laugh.
One night when I worked at the airport we 'modified' the sign board for the flight training company - 'XXXXXXXX's Flight Training'. We added - 'and storm door company'.
It appears we share the same questionable sense of humor.
BTW - it went several days unnoticed.

 

[frank1380]

how did they test soil compaction? nice build

I don't know. They drilled 3 holes like the one pictured but it all occurred while I was at work. I'm not familiar with soil testing at all so I couldn't even guess how it was tested. Sorry I'm not much help.

Looking good. The logo made me laugh.
One night when I worked at the airport we 'modified' the sign board for the flight training company - 'XXXXXXXX's Flight Training'. We added - 'and storm door company'.
It appears we share the same questionable sense of humor.
BTW - it went several days unnoticed.

Thanks PassnThru. I don't run a towing and welding service but I joke about buying a rollback truck and getting really serious with my TIG machine.

I've got about 2 weeks of concrete curing to go before I start getting any frame work done. Naturally pictures will follow. I'll be hosing down my slab in the meantime.

 

[Bib Overalls]

I've got about 2 weeks of concrete curing to go before I start getting any frame work done.

They are building a new Dairy Queen here. Wednesday they placed the monolithic slab. Thursday it was curing under a clear plastic covering. Yesterday they started framing and today they were ready to put on the sheathing and roof deck.

Nothing wrong with a two or three week cure before vertical construction. But when you are paying interest on a building loan every day you save is money in your pocket.

 

[frank1380]

They are building a new Dairy Queen here. Wednesday they placed the monolithic slab. Thursday it was curing under a clear plastic covering. Yesterday they started framing and today they were ready to put on the sheathing and roof deck.

Nothing wrong with a two or three week cure before vertical construction. But when you are paying interest on a building loan every day you save is money in your pocket.

I've never been involved with any construction beyond helping my father-in-law a bit with his own workshop build. I have been asking him and my buddies about different aspects as mine makes progress.

While the financial aspect is a concern, (Still trying to figure out the money tree thing), I feel a lot more comfortable with the longer cure. I really don't want to have any problems down the road where someone would say "You should have let the concrete cure a little longer".

Thanks for the input earlier about the red laterite too. It did help assuage some fears concerning the foundation.

 

[frank1380]

Somehow I think this photo makes my 10' walls look small.

Storage trusses at the back 4' and at the front 8', scissors in between. I apologize if this photo looks strange. I was trying some different camera settings and didn't like the results and adjusted the colors.

Somehow it's easier to visualize how I am going to arrange my stuff in it with the walls up.

 

[jlckmj]

Looking good, I am just now putting about $1,000 of fill for a garage the exact same size as yours. Mine will also have 10 foot walls and scissors trusses.
Jim

 

[frank1380]

I subscribed to your thread when you first posted it because it is going to be the same dimensions as mine.

Looking good, I am just now putting about $1,000 of fill for a garage the exact same size as yours. Mine will also have 10 foot walls and scissors trusses.
Jim

 

[AZ Pete]

Great start, looking forward to seeing your progress.

 

[frank1380]

Great start, looking forward to seeing your progress.

Thanks AZ Pete. Here are some more pictures from today.

Part of the roof is installed

The side I never photograph is missing a window.

 

[frank1380]

The whole thing is covered now.

The gable on the back side has the vinyl up obviously this side doesn't have it yet.

 

[frank1380]

The roof is shingled and the vinyl gables and trim are up.

And the south side with all the doors. Sorry for the fuzzy picture, I was excited.


I'll be calling the brick man and electrician tomorrow. I called epoxy-coat today about getting some color samples.

 

[frank1380]

I called the brick supplier today and got lucky on the first call as they were also the ones that supplied the house. They had a record of the brick style and everything. It's called "Ole Cahaba".

It's going to take about two weeks for it to get delivered though.


The electrician came out yesterday and said I can only get 100A without upgrading the whole house and that's probably more money than I want to spend. He wants the bricks done first so it might be Thanksgiving before it's done.

I need to get a junction box for the exterior light by the service door so it can be ready for when the mason shows up. Any idea what I'm looking for specifically? Amazon.com has this one Would that work for me?

Thanks for any input.

 

[Bib Overalls]

I think I would use a standard depth single gang rectangular outdoor box. One with a threaded 1/2" or 3/4" knock out in the back. I would thread a 3" galvanized pipe ****** into the back. You will need to drill a hole in the sheathing for the ****** to pass through. I'll bet your mason will do it for you if you provide the materials and a drill with the correct sized hole saw. Mounted horizontally it will fit nicely in one row of brick. The box is a common Lowe's/Home Depot item. Same for the pipe ******.

 

[frank1380]

Thanks again bib overalls. The home depot list continues to grow, as I also need a new doorbell button.

 

[frank1380]

It failed the county's inspection. 3 problems, all easily fixed. Missing brick ties to the right of the overhead door, window flashing missing around one window, and wrap missing above rollup door. Re-inspection scheduled for tomorrow.

The brick sales rep came out today and eyeballed my setup. His estimate for the quantity of bricks required was around 2/3rds what I was expecting. I wanted to err on the high side and budgeted accordingly.

 

[frank1380]

I bought the junction box today. It doesn't have a threaded knockout but I didn't see any at Home Depot. Just a plain jane metal box with 1/2" KOs.

 

[morfmedia]

Looks like a nice build you have there

 

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice shop I really like the idea of having the small side roll up door..

 

[frank1380]

The bricks were delivered today and the mason stopped by to check things out. The sand has not been delivered yet, if it shows up today/tonight they can start at 7AM tomorrow. Otherwise it's more of the waiting game.

There are 12 of these brick cubes and each has 500+ bricks for a total of around 6400. Lintels also visible.

Here's a brick compared with my house and it's a great match.


EDIT: Bib Overalls if you are still reading this I did as you suggested. I found a box with a threaded knockout on the back and spoke to the mason and he's going to drill the hole for me. Thanks.

 

[frank1380]

The sand was delivered last night after I posted.

 

[frank1380]

I had them style the bricks above the overhead door and windows to match my house.

It's tough to see but the junction box for the exterior light is roughly halfway between the 2 side doors near the top. I partially want to get something cool to go there and also kinda want to match the house. I found thesehttp://www.barnlightelectric.com/go...-light-the-old-dixie-11-to-17-warehouse-shade and the same place has a ton of similar 'gas station' style that I really like. The ones on the house are kinda frilly.

I would have taken some pictures yesterday but right after they finished it started to rain fiercely and then the sun set.

 

[rickairmedic]

That must have been a mean crew of masons . One day to brick the garage thats impresive . The garage looks great . I like the light you linked to and dont think they have to match the house .


Rick

 

[frank1380]

I think there were easily 7 cars in front of my house and I have no reason to doubt multiple dudes may have come in several of them.

If I do end up going with one of the gooseneck styled lights I may scrap the ones on the house so that they all match.

That must have been a mean crew of masons . One day to brick the garage thats impresive . The garage looks great . I like the light you linked to and dont think they have to match the house .


Rick