30x30 or 30x40

[Georgia Gator]

Still in the planning stages. I already know one is bigger than the other but
Just looking to see if that 10ft is really worth the extra 2-2500. Thanks for your
Help I really enjoy the site.

 

[holt2ton]

That extra 10ft. will be more than worth every penny of that additional cost

 

[James-W]

Welcome to the forum.

I would say the bigger the better, make is as large as your budget allows and the zoning allows. Trust me on this, you can always use more room and to do it now will be MUCH cheaper than adding on to the building at some point later on.

 

[joe_padavano]

Still in the planning stages. I already know one is bigger than the other but
Just looking to see if that 10ft is really worth the extra 2-2500. Thanks for your
Help I really enjoy the site.

If you are even asking this question, you apparently don't need the extra space.

The difference between 30 ft and 40 ft means the difference between fitting two cars end-to-end or not.

 

[tjdux]

10 x30 ft is an entire wood working space, or cnc table and milling machine, or enough storage for 6 kids worth of outdoor toys

Signiture; Check out my garage progress http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=352703

 

[Jakesporting]

My shop is 20x40 I sure wish I had that extra 10 feet down that wall.

 

[Farrier]

Why not get a 40x30 instead?

Two things you'll never hear:

(1) A woman that wishes it was smaller

(2) A man that wishes it was smaller

Build as large as you can. Even if you have to save up for a few extra months. Don't be like me or others on here....... Building twice

 

[Streetbu]

one is a garage, the other is a pole barn/workshop. Which do you want?

 

[73RR]

I have a 30x30 garage to park two of my wife's car's in...just two...Not much room around them if I was trying to actually work on them.

 

[Tonellin]

I have a 30x30 as well and parking three cars is tight especially if you plan on working on any of them or having any type of sizable equipment or toolboxes. If you can get an extra 300sq ft for a couple grand it's a no brainer

 

[wolfhawk73]

Still in the planning stages. I already know one is bigger than the other but
Just looking to see if that 10ft is really worth the extra 2-2500. Thanks for your
Help I really enjoy the site.

This is a question? My garage is 24x24. What I could do with an extra 10 feet in either direction...

 

[cajunfirehawk]

I got 30x40 and it fills up quick, IMHO, go bigger if you can swing the $

 

[polizei1]

My garage will be 32x24, because that's as much as I can get. You should absolutely build the larger size!

 

[texasranger]

Coming at this from a different angle, what are your constraints as far as lot coverage? I have an acre but can't build on more than 15% including sidewalks, driveways, etc. Impervious ground cover. Will you need to add on to your house in the future? Add a pool?

I'd build the extra 10' in a heart beat if you can afford it and the other constraints don't apply...

 

[Dr Stan]

on 30 X 40. I screwed up and built mine with 8' walls. This spring it will be raised to 12'. Raising the roof a PITA for sure.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Go with the bigger building. I went 36x40x14 to maximize my budget, wish I could have done a 40x60, but not enough dinero! I've worked out of a 24x30 for years, 10' in either direction would have been a huge benefit.

 

[ard]

What is better? X or X+Y

 

[Voi]

Just looking to see if that 10ft is really worth the extra 2-2500.

Even at 2500 that extra 300 square feet is just a bit over $8 per square foot. I think that's worth it.

If this is a stick build consider a multiple of 4' for both your gable and eave. A friend of mine just built a 30 x 40 house and is kicking himself for not going 32x40.

Concrete and truss package would have been not much more and there would have been less waste for both his roof and wall sheathing. It would have been cheap square footage.

If it's a post frame build then you need to account for pole spacing for your area and the width of the steel panels. Multiples of both 3' and 8' tend to be safe choices.

I only mention this if both space and budget are concerns, which I assume they are.

 

[garrett1812]

Sounds like a good argument for 30x50.

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

You're not serious are you?...If ANYONE on this forum votes 30'X30', they should immediately be banned

Make it smaller?...that's just crazy talk

 

[sunman76]

30 x 40 gives you enough space to not just park two cars, but work on two cars.

 

[StingRay]

I have a 28 x 44 I'd double mine if I could. On this forum you just asked a very silly question.

 

[sberry]

30 x 40 gives you enough space to not just park two cars, but work on two cars.

Even that isn't great, 36 wide is even better.

 

[ripperd]

300 extra sq ft for $2500? And it fits on the lot and is aesthetically OK? You would be insane not to.

 

[rburke65]

As said....it's not an extra 10'....it's an extra 300 sq. ft.! And a 32' X 40' is a better multiple. And reguardless if it's stick or pole, PLEASE concidered a 10' side wall .....at least. The comments here are all "experience talking". It might cost ya a few dollars more, but in the long run, it will save you many dollars.

 

[vettex2]

Re: 30x30 or 30x40 - How is this a question ?

30x40
YES !

 

[87GN]

Garage size is like **** and like money. Some is good, more is better, too much is just right.

 

[RegeSullivan]

I think the real questions is, is it worth the extra money for another 300 sqft. Well... absolutely... it's worth it. 30 x 30 is a good sized garage for 2 cars. 30 x 40 is a building you can also park a couple of cars in. The only way I'd go 30 X 30 is if I couldn't afford to go 30 X 40 or I had a building and just needed a garage for a couple of cars... but all that said, what the hell do I know.

 

[Kevkx125]

I have a 30x40 and wish I could have built bigger!!

 

[jp828108]

I have a 30 by 40 and like most already have it filled. Needs cleaned up and organized to create more space in it. Go 30 by 40 if you can. I have 10 foot ceilings, and would love to have 16 or 18. It would look a little weird, but would allow a mezzanine to be put in on part, and a lift on the other portion.

 

[WeekendWarrior83]

Garage size is like **** and like money. Some is good, more is better, too much is just right.

lol

 

[Georgia Gator]

Thanks for all the input. It will be stick built, 6x6's wrapped in metal.
1 roll up door and 2 man doors and 2 windows. No cars parked in there
Just tractor welder and tools.

 

[ard]

Garage size is like **** and like money. Some is good, more is better, too much is just right.

Someone use that as a signature.... quick

 

[The Tool Tyrant]

Still in the planning stages. I already know one is bigger than the other but
Just looking to see if that 10ft is really worth the extra 2-2500. Thanks for your
Help I really enjoy the site.

Well GG, seems to be a trend here. This is probably one of the few questions that you could ask here and get a unanimous reply to. It's a no brainer, built it as big as you can afford and are allowed to.

 

[srr]

I have a 24x30 and when I bought the house 12 years ago had the money,time, space to add 30' to the back of the garage. Wish I had. There is no such thing as too big when it comes to a garage/work shop.

 

[Shadowdog500]

It will be too small no matter how big you build it.

Build it as big as you can possibly afford or get away with with zoning. You will thank yourself later.

Chris

 

[Paladin306]

You're not serious are you?...If ANYONE on this forum votes 30'X30', they should immediately be banned

Make it smaller?...that's just crazy talk

I totally agree with Tool Fool. 1200 square feet is going to be so much better than 900. I'd also make sure the walls were at least 12'.

Just my 2cents,

 

[Mike.VA]

If you build it, you will fill it.
Go with the larger one.
I have never heard anybody say "It's too big!"
Good Luck