Bricen's projects.

[Bricen18]

Hey everybody I been lurking for a while so i will now start to document my projects around my place. I bought my house before i got out of the navy. We have been here since 2008. Things are going well have done alot to the house and am now finally getting the garage up to par.



The Garage will be needing the following



- Roof, Will be installing metal roofing it has been leaking around my chimney



-Man door or at least fixing the rotten jambs



-Paint interior and exterior



-I need to figure out what kind of heating source i want to upgrade to. Currently i have a pot belly type wood stove but it is cracked and needs to be replaced.

The Bottom garage door panel was pretty rotten. I been thinking about getting materials and redoing the bottom portion, but i don't have all the tools. I saw a bunch of garage door panels laying in some guys yard. Stopped to talk to him and he said i could have them as long as i hauled all of them away. He replaced them 2 doors because the bottom was rotted out.



I got them home, hosed the crud off of them and took them into the garage. I started by taking off the bottom panel. But then realized it would be tricky to get the new bottom (which was the old guys top panel) in place. So took all the panels out and started from scratch. I used the top panel inside out, and then for the rest i used the glass panels. i think it looks good with all the glass. but kinda funky with the solid bottom panel. Ive come to the conclusion that the glass will not be very efficient for the winter time but i am not in there all that much.

The finished product. I still need to tweak the adjustments and get the top panel to sit flush against the inside. Also i have extension springs and need to lengthen (adjust or get longer) the cable, and put safety cable through the springs in case of a broken spring.

Current pics

 

[madoc1]

getting started! i think the glass door looks great. whats next?

 

[HSpencer]

Now this is really nice. The neat glass doors recalling an old gas station, and the size of the building is nice!! The repairs will be inexpensive from what we can see in the photos,
WOW I envy you on this building, as this would be just what I would want in a garage/shop.
I will be watching for progress and cheering you on!! I am fairly SURE I could not resist making this a tribute to an old gas station facade!!!! WOW.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[Sunbimmer]

Now this is really nice. The neat glass doors recalling an old gas station, and the size of the building is nice!! The repairs will be inexpensive from what we can see in the photos,
WOW I envy you on this building, as this would be just what I would want in a garage/shop.
I will be watching for progress and cheering you on!! I am fairly SURE I could not resist making this a tribute to an old gas station facade!!!! WOW.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

I completely agree with mr. Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

I need to go inside!!!!!!

 

[Bricen18]

Thanks for the support everyone. I just got back from picking up a cheap radial arm saw pics to follow. I will try to get some inside pics as well.

 

[HSpencer]

It would be so easy to run out a small eaved or flat low pitched roof, a couple craftsman style posts to hold it up, and a few decors that could be found either on line or from flea dealers. Pour about an 8X16 slab first to hold the posts and a couple of redneck metal chairs to sit on painted bright red or white. That window is really cute so I say leave it as is. A homemade oil can rack and a few coca cola signs, a tub of watermelons for $4.00 each, ----well, you may not like that, I don't know!!!!!!

 

[Bricen18]

So here is the radial arm saw i picked up today. I found it on pennswoods for 25$ i found the guys house and no answer at the door. We went and had lunch and still no answer. We waited for prob 30 minutes and his daughter came home. She said her dad was home he never heard me knock. So she said he only wanted $20 since we had to wait. I said i didn't care it was worth $25 to me i lubed it up and cleaned the chicken **** off!! Works great Even did a test dado with a regular blade.

 

[kfainf]

I have to echo what HSpencer and Sunbimmer have said. Looking at your photos, I was already thinking of an old gas station, but then seeing the glass paneled garage door really sealed the deal. Keep us posted on your progress.

 

[dittle fart around]

Loving the garage door dude. Looks just like the metal gas station doors.

 

[Bricen18]

I need to go inside!!!!!!

its currently messy here are some pics


Garage Bay

Front wall workshop side

Wall of cabinets made by previous owner

back wall/ corner

After i took the interior pics i sprayed off the snowblower and added fuel stabilizer and letting it run into the carb. Also placed the radial arm saw against one of the walls. There used to be a wall separating the garage bay from the wood shop. I took out the center portion of that wall when i moved in.

 

[Bricen18]

projects.

fire wood bin i made awhile back I dont use that much so i didnt go very big with this.

Work bench in progress. Got the idea from the 12 gauge garage. i had to get more hinges and then i got the garage doors and that was more fun. The bench top was in the garage ceiling once i got it down it turned out to be an old political sign. Old man buttery was running for city council or something i will have to get a pic of the lettering.

Toy box for my little guy

 

[HSpencer]

Thanks, a huge and wonderful space in every way!! I'm all over it!!

 

[Bricen18]

It would be so easy to run out a small eaved or flat low pitched roof, a couple craftsman style posts to hold it up, and a few decors that could be found either on line or from flea dealers. Pour about an 8X16 slab first to hold the posts and a couple of redneck metal chairs to sit on painted bright red or white. That window is really cute so I say leave it as is. A homemade oil can rack and a few coca cola signs, a tub of watermelons for $4.00 each, ----well, you may not like that, I don't know!!!!!!

I would love to add a roof like your talking about. But with the grade( they build up the garage on fill). The original garage burnt down and this is what they got from insurance monies. I think it would be tough with out having to start with small retaining walls and such.The concrete pad would have to have a good amount of slope to accommodate the driveway. Then trying to blend that into the neighbors yard on the left side might be an issue.

 

[kyle@hcb]

Looks great!

 

[Bricen18]

whats next?

Next will be some paint. What type of exterior paint do you guys recommend. i don't want cheap stuff that will peel but i don't need to spend all of my money on a gallon of paint either.

I did see Sherwin Williams is having 30% sale till the 27th.

 

[Outlander]

This project looks like fun. Keep the pictures flowing!

On a side note, what is the significance of the star? I have seen them before and wondered but never asked.

 

[Bricen18]

This project looks like fun. Keep the pictures flowing!

On a side note, what is the significance of the star? I have seen them before and wondered but never asked.

honestly i dont know about the star. It came from tractor supply it was on sale and the wife likes country decor. Thats just where it ended up. I will keep the pics coming it will be slow progress with smaller projects untill i replace the roof

 

[jesse72]

That's a cool garage!

 

[Bricen18]

That's a cool garage!

Thanks jesse.




Got some paint today Tore off the sealing trim around the garage door and will be replacing that soon. Cut out a portion of the garage door Jamb and replaced it and put 1 coat of paint on it.

 

[Zrexxer]

Don't take this as criticism, but where I live, all that glass would be a huge burglary risk. I prefer to have no lights in doors that can be broken out to unlock the doors. You may live in a safer area though, I hope so.

 

[Bricen18]

Don't take this as criticism, but where I live, all that glass would be a huge burglary risk. I prefer to have no lights in doors that can be broken out to unlock the doors. You may live in a safer area though, I hope so.

I am located in a pretty good area with good neighbors. But i believe if someone wants to break into something they will do whatever to get in, glass or not.

 

[HSpencer]

I agree. My shop and home is in a neighborhood which has a country setting, There is no one behind me or in front of me but cows in pastures. We have 1.5 acre lots and we have access to 20 acres behind those lots. We have an excellent neighborhood watch, and our neighbors are very good people, a mix of retired folk and middle age folk. Two houses down lives a deputy sheriff and around the corner lives a city policeman and next to him lives the game warden. If someone is known to be sick, they are visited, taken a covered meal, or whatever they need. I mow my neighbor's yard when he is on a trip and he does the same for me. It would be extremely difficult for a stranger to walk into any of our places without some warning from a couple of very yappy dogs. The water meter man finally made friends with them, but he is loudly still announced.
However, all that in consideration, a break in could be at anytime. It is hard to imagine a successful one, but under the right circumstances, yes it is very possible. We lock up well, and are well lighted, but it can still happen. There are bold and desperate people everywhere, country or not.

 

[madoc1]

you have a texas star on your garage and it adds a touch of class!

 

[Bricen18]

Not much going on here. Did some painting which is changing the green to light brown to match the metal roofing on the house and soon on the garage, Replaced the lower garage door jamb. Next will be the man door jamb and installing a new threshold.

Picked up a Craftsman router 1 1/2 HP dovetail jig and another jig for radius and dato all for 15$

Will be going to see my sister and helping her with some projects. She is trying to sell her townhouse. Will be replacing 4 interior doors, and extending a downspout that dumps on the roof to the gutter. It is in a corner and water is coming into the storage and into the foundation/ basement. Haven't seen it yet hope that is all thats going on,

 

[Bricen18]

you have a texas star on your garage and it adds a touch of class!

Thanks for clarifying that up MADOC

 

[Zrexxer]

But i believe if someone wants to break into something they will do what ever to get in, glass or not.

And that's the reason everyone on my street has been broken into, except for me. No one seems to realize that burglars are lazy, and they like things that are EASY to break into. I've made mine hard to break into, so they just move on to one of the neighbors that has glass in their doors.

 

[Outlander]

you have a texas star on your garage and it adds a touch of class!

Thanks for clarifying that up MADOC

Yes indeed. I wonder if my French Canadian neighbors realise that

 

[Bricen18]

And that's the reason everyone on my street has been broken into, except for me. No one seems to realize that burglars are lazy, and they like things that are EASY to break into. I've made mine hard to break into, so they just move on to one of the neighbors that has glass in their doors.

Either way i am not worried about a break in. I know it can happen anytime or anywhere.

I don't lock my car at night. We do have motion lights. Plus the neighbors are all around. Again it isn't a pressing issue.

 

[rharman]

Subscribed.

Your place just has so much potential. Have to agree with the gas station concept - if any of it is feasible for you - even a paint scheme and a small covered portion. The door is great with the glass.

Can't wait to see the progress.

 

[Bricen18]

Not much going on i painted the garage door and all the trim. Also replaced some of the man door jambs that were rotten out.

Still deciding on what to do with my roof. I got a quote of $2.13and 2.05 per foot (1ftx3ft wide)of metal roofing. total cost is more than i was anticipating.

 

[radrush]

so they just move on to one of the neighbors that has glass in their doors.

Using reverse psychology maybe burglars see all that glass and figure this guy is so brave he must have an alarm or a shotgun or both and move on.

I would agree however that having glass on the sides or back wall is just asking for a theft problem.

Rather than knocking out the glass in a door that is clearly visible from both the street and the house it would be quieter and easier to cut a hole some where on the backside of the roof and just drop in. This way the burglar could avoid both the motion lights and the view the from the street/house.

Short of a bunker style building it's difficult to keep a determined foe out.

 

[Bricen18]

this is middle of nowhere PA burglary's are not a common occurrence, and one of my least worries at the moment. can we please get over the glass doors.

 

[Bricen18]

Baby #2 has arrived so not much progress in the garage. But I finally got my bench vise put back together and mounted. I was going to have it powder coated. That never happened so i just sprayed (rattle can) it black.

Trimmed all the trees crowding the roof and the one in front of the house. 7 truck loads of trimmings were hauled away.

I will be ordering the roofing soon.

 

[Chevy72pu]

Still deciding on what to do with my roof. I got a quote of $2.13and 2.05 per foot (1ftx3ft wide)of metal roofing. total cost is more than i was anticipating.[/QUOTE]

You can do the metal roof on that yourself. 1 x 3's nailed horizontaly over the shingles, then screw the metal to the 1x's. A ridge cover and trim (if you so desire) and you are done. I covered my 12 x 20 and added a 12 x 12 leanto off the back for less than $600.

 

[Bricen18]

Thanks for the input chevy,

I am planning on doing the roof my self. The garage roof is around 33 ft wide. So i will need 22 panels @ 14ft long thats just over $600. But then i need the trim, 1x3's, chimney trim, and a little extra roofing for the chimney cricket. I think thats the correct term.

 

[polexican23]

might solve your potential burglary issue, but I am bringing it up more for aesthetics....how about some window film on the glass. Either tint or frosted. Still will bring light in. I think a metal kick plates in the bottom panel would give it a nice touch to go with the future metal roof.

 

[Bricen18]

might solve your potential burglary issue, but I am bringing it up more for aesthetics....how about some window film on the glass. Either tint or frosted. Still will bring light in. I think a metal kick plates in the bottom panel would give it a nice touch to go with the future metal roof.

Kick plates on the bottom garage door panel? I have never seen that before may have to look into that one. Maybe one for the man door.

I went to the metal roof place today. Total of $1,035 For everything except the firring strips and a peice of plywood to repair around the chimney.

-roofing panels 22@ 13ft 7in 646.80
-Ridge cap 54.00
gutter apron (fascia trim) 62.00
corner trim 58.00
trim for chimney 11.75
trim for chimney 13.95
screws 74.62
foam closures
and later i will get a couple of snow gaurds

 

[polexican23]

how did that compare to your budget??

And i only called it a kick plate cause that is what it is called on a man-door. I like metal.

 

[Bricen18]

how did that compare to your budget??

And i only called it a kick plate cause that is what it is called on a man-door. I like metal.

Originally i thought (guessed) i would be spending around 600 in materials but it was double that.

I knew what you meant by the metal for the garage door.