24x32 Custom Post-Frame in Virginia

[Sunstealer73]

I see, thanks. Is it just the "sag" of the insulation that is the air gap, or is there more to it?

Good to know on the cost as well. I have priced both and stick frame is significantly more. I always thought framing inside with steel studs might help speed things along and help the cost.

If you look at my earlier pics, the vaulted side is scissor trusses, not rafters. The insulation is R19, 5.5 inches thick. So, it only fills up even with the bottom 2x6 of the trusses. The rest of the area of the truss is open to the roof. I assume that is causing your confusion?

 

[Crazy68Dart]

Yeah, I was just looking at your pictures and reading the whole thread. Makes sense now, thanks.

 

[deucenut]

Very nice garage. I just finished reading through the whole thread. Right now I only have an attached garage. It is 19Dx15W. I actually refer to it as "the closet". But somehow I manage to fit my street rod in there along with my wife's mustang. Anyway, I really like your insulation and was wondering how you insulated the two garage doors? Do they come insulated or do you have to still do that? How are you heating the garage. I thought I saw a space heater of some kind in one of the pics. Anyway, very nice build.

 

[Sunstealer73]

Very nice garage. I just finished reading through the whole thread. Right now I only have an attached garage. It is 19Dx15W. I actually refer to it as "the closet". But somehow I manage to fit my street rod in there along with my wife's mustang. Anyway, I really like your insulation and was wondering how you insulated the two garage doors? Do they come insulated or do you have to still do that? How are you heating the garage. I thought I saw a space heater of some kind in one of the pics. Anyway, very nice build.

The garage doors are still uninsulated. I am using space heaters right now, but have roughed in for a mini-split heat pump.

 

[1Black80Z]

Very nice!!!

What keeps the OSB on the outer walls at ground level from rotting? Seems evaporation of ground moisture and rain splash would do it in...

I ask because I'm playing with the notion for this type build and don't understand this part...

Thanks!

 

[Sunstealer73]

It's not really at ground level. It is just sheathing like you would do on a standard house under vinyl siding, it is a few inches off the ground. There is a pressure-treated skirt board, concrete slab, and gravel between it and the ground.

 

[socapots]

Thats a very nice build you got there.
and nice mustang too.

 

[colt zantop]

great build! those cabinets look great! your color combo is also nice...I would like doing something similar but swaping the blue for red. nice job!

 

[ed_v]

I just linked to this build from another thread. Really cool build. I'm not sure how I missed it before.


Ed

 

[dubber]

I also just found this. I love the Husky set-up. So how have they held up for you since install?

 

[Trey T]

Good stuff

 

[Sunstealer73]

I also just found this. I love the Husky set-up. So how have they held up for you since install?

I am really pleased with the Husky cabinets. I still need one more 32" locker to complete the back wall. I did find out that they are not dust-proof. I have all my micro-fiber towels for car detailing in one and have to keep them covered or in bags to keep the dust out of them.

 

[Sunstealer73]

I finally got a chance to do some more work on my garage in the last few weeks.

My dad decided to give me all his woodworking tools since he doesn't do it anymore. The planer and jointer have just been sitting in the floor for several months. I needed a way to store them, but also needed a bench to set them up on to use. I decided to build a mobile bench that could store them, but also be used as a stable platform.

I built it 24x72 using 2x4 and 3/4" plywood:



I used hand truck wheels on one end and heavy-duty swivel casters on the other. Here it is with several tools loaded:



I also got the Liftmaster 3800 opener installed:



It works great and is so quiet. Mine worked perfect on the first try with all the safety features installed correctly. I wish I had them on my house's garage doors.

Got a tire rack installed for my summer/winter setup on the Audi S4:



Finally, got all the cabinets built and setup:





I think I am pretty much done except for a few small storage ideas (need a lumber rack). The only big items left are the 4-post lift on the vaulted bay and scissor lift on the standard bay.

 

[cpayne5]

Great build. Very clean and well done. I am talking to CB Structures about putting up a building for me. Were you happy with them throughout the process?

 

[Sunstealer73]

I was very happy with CB Structures. They were very accommodating with my design changes (no local post-frame builders would even consider it). They use multiple crews, so you might not get the same guys doing the actual build. Our crew came out of Clifton Forge, VA. The concrete crew was from Charlotte, NC. Both did excellent work.

 

[burleyfarm]

How's the attic space working out for you? Any finished pictures of it?

 

[odie]

Nice looking garage! Subscribing to this one.
Looks like we have similiar tastes in cars. I too,drive an Audi S4 and have a 66 Mustang coupe (wish it was a fastback).

 

[GBsnoopy]

Very nice.
May I ask what distance there is between the two garage buildings?
Any chance of a photo of the two garages together as im interested in how they look together with the roofs been different.
Thanks.

 

[Olliecampbell]

I might have missed it, but where's the vice stand from?

 

[Sunstealer73]

Very nice.
May I ask what distance there is between the two garage buildings?
Any chance of a photo of the two garages together as im interested in how they look together with the roofs been different.
Thanks.

Sorry, I haven't logged in here in a while. Here is a photo showing the house and the garage:

 

[Sunstealer73]

I might have missed it, but where's the vice stand from?

I bought a hitch receiver from Harbor Freight and bolted it to the underside of my bench. I also bought their vise stand that slides into the receiver and mounted my vise on it. It works great since I can remove it and slide it underneath my bench when not needed. I'm planning on getting another for my bench grinder.

 

[Sunbimmer]

How could I have missed this one , great place you have there sir

 

[Will S.]

Sunstealer, I just read this entire thread top to bottom, and you have done a fantastic job, building your shop. Saw your floor treatment comment, and have some questions.

Can you tell me a little more about the H&C concrete stain you used? How is it holding up after 2 years? Did you use 2 coats of stain, then clear-coat seal it, and also did you etch the concrete before applying the stain? Was you concrete a steel-trowel/power-trowel finish?

I just bought 8 gallons of the solid-stain H&C from Sherwin Williams, but have not had it tinted yet (so I can return it if I decide not to use it). My concrete floor is 3 years old, and power-trowelled finish (pretty smooth finish). Trying to decide what to do,

 

[Sunstealer73]

I did one coat and mixed the shark bite additive in for some texture. It holds up OK. There has been some tire pickup, especially my generator tires. I've also scratched it in a few places. My local store advised not to use the clear coat since it makes it much harder to touch up later. I did not etch, they said it wasn't needed. My floor was hand troweled. It probably would have helped though. If I had to do it again, I would probably go with epoxy, but it was several times more expensive.