BUCK'S 18X34 Garage build

[Bucklin]

Hey all, just sharing for other ideas and insight. I am
Currently in the planning phase. Items so far:

Radiant floor heat (tankless)
Woodshop in corner
Vaulted ceiling in 2/3 of garage for car lift
Loft with office
Balcony on back
14x8 garage door
Poured floor

Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated

 

[greg13]

Kick the width out to at least 24' if you have the room.

 

[jkeyser14]

Kick the width out to at least 24' if you have the room.

Agreed, 18' isn't deep enough to fit a car and toolbox.

 

[Bucklin]

18 wide is my max due to location.

 

[Bucklin]

Agreed, 18' isn't deep enough to fit a car and toolbox.

It's 18 wide, I have 34 feet for depth, plenty of room for datsun and motorcycle I should think.

 

[Bucklin]

Here is a pic with car and bike for size comparison.

 

[Kevkx125]

Looks and sounds like a nice set up, put 1/2 bath under staircase if possible.

 

[BB Sig]

I bought a house with a 16x48 horse barn that I will be converting to a workshop. I like you plan.

Barry
North Florida

 

[Bucklin]

Looks and sounds like a nice set up, put 1/2 bath under staircase if possible.

Thanks, I am torn with plumbing. not sure. I was going to put radiant heat plumbing under stairs. The only reason i would think I need it is for sink and parts washer.

 

[Bucklin]

I bought a house with a 16x48 horse barn that I will be converting to a workshop. I like you plan.

Barry
North Florida

Hell yeah!

 

[Bucklin]

Getting there. Blocks up front represent garage door width of 14ft. Structure is 18 wide.

 

[Bucklin]

3rd photo is foamcore boards to isolate and insulate slab for radiant heat.

 

[dfiler2]

Looks like that willl be a very nice building, I like the design.

 

[AZ Pete]

Thanks, I am torn with plumbing. not sure. I was going to put radiant heat plumbing under stairs. The only reason i would think I need it is for sink and parts washer.

I would hate to have a garage without a utility sink

 

[Bucklin]

Today.

 

[AZ Pete]

Hey Buck. I would like to suggest that the window into your wood shop be replaced with french doors. I had a similar sized wood working area, and had to move my table saw in front of the door to rip long pieces, and breaking down sheet goods had to be done outside. Just a suggestion, but a wide door sure comes in handy when moving machines, sheet goods and projects in and out of the shop.

 

[Kevkx125]

Hey Buck. I would like to suggest that the window into your wood shop be replaced with french doors. I had a similar sized wood working area, and had to move my table saw in front of the door to rip long pieces, and breaking down sheet goods had to be done outside. Just a suggestion, but a wide door sure comes in handy when moving machines, sheet goods and projects in and out of the shop.

I agree with this. Makes sense.

 

[Bucklin]

Hey Buck. I would like to suggest that the window into your wood shop be replaced with french doors. I had a similar sized wood working area, and had to move my table saw in front of the door to rip long pieces, and breaking down sheet goods had to be done outside. Just a suggestion, but a wide door sure comes in handy when moving machines, sheet goods and projects in and out of the shop.

I agree with both of you and I took it one step further. Back room on first floor is now office and whole main floor is woodworking. All tools on wheels. Got a new job which may work remotely if office space exists, so had to be done.

 

[Bucklin]

Foam insulation is done, double vapor barrier, and tubes. Had to make a pvc sweep manifold but all good, 50 psi still, 3 hrs later.

 

[Bucklin]

Foundation is poured now. Held pressure perfectly. Visited garage today to see progress.

 

[Ak Jim]

This is going to be a great place!

 

[Bucklin]

This is going to be a great place!

Hope so, thanks.

 

[Bucklin]

Some more from today.