Compression Ignition build

[wmonroe]

Well it has been a little over a year now since I started and although there were a few times I wish I never would have began I am very happy with where it is at.

Here is what the yard looked like before excavation.

Site prepped

6x6's set

Putting on the 2x4's

T1-11 Started and starting the trusses

 

[wmonroe]

More trusses

Trusses all set

Roof finished and finishing T1-11

T1-11 Finished

Pex piping for radiant heat

 

[wmonroe]

Concrete placed

Finishing Concrete

The concrete crew (I'm taking the picture) after everything is finished

The trucks inside (waiting for this for a long time now)

Garage doors on

Looking at garage from the house

The outside hasn't changed too much, but I need to get some pics loaded of the inside.
Let me know what you think.

Will

 

[WolverineCoatings]

I like it... How much did that cost?

 

[Bib Overalls]

Nice. The T1-11 gives it a nice, finished look that does not look out of place in a residential area.

 

[wmonroe]

Thanks for the compliments. I chose the T1-11 because I like the look and if I ever get tired of staining it every couple of years I can always throw siding over it easily.

So far I'm up to $17,000. The only thing I have hired out is installing the garage doors and had someone do the gutters (got a great deal on them). I still need to put the trim boards on the outside and landscaping. Still need permanent lighting inside, need toilet and sink in the bathroom, build work bench, cabinets, etc etc. By the time I would consider it done (not that it ever is) I'll probably be at $20,000.
Keep the comments coming.

Will

 

[Jared]

Looks good, got any pictures of the interior?

 

[jay50]

Looks similair to my man-cave. I only wish I had built mine with enough interior height for inside lift...

 

[russlaferrera]

It looks great. The one change I would have done was to widen the driveway (right side) the width of the garage. On nice days if you work outside or wash the vehicles you would not be in mud.

 

[JohnK007]

Are those holes in the top front corners on the second to last picture for future exterior lights? If so what kind of fixtures are you thinking of using? What have you got in mind for interior lighting? The garage looks great! Very nice job!

 

[wmonroe]

Jared - I have some interior pics on the camera just need to get them loaded up.

russlaferrera - Since those pictures were taken I have widened the drive in front of the right door about a truck length. The driveway is still not done. I'm going to fill in more gravel in the spring and do so adjusting. Once I finally know exactly how I want it I will probably pave it (2-3 years down the road).

JohnK007 - Yes the two holes are for exterior lights. I went with small white 300 watt (I think) halogen fixtures.
Interior lights will be 8' flourescent fixtures.

Will

 

[wmonroe]

Here are some inside pics.

Wiring

 

[wmonroe]

Small bathroom in the back corner.

R-19 in the walls and R-30 in the ceiling

I need to get more pics now that the walls are covered. It is supposed to warm up this weekend maybe I'll pull the trucks out and snap some.
Will

 

[Bevis]

Looks good, I like the look of the stained T1-11.

 

[comp]

Looks good, I like the look of the stained T1-11.

i agaree

 

[Designated Dave]

Looks good, I think I have the same gooseneck as you do. (or thats in the picture anyway)

 

[BOTTLEDZ28]

Did I miss something or was there no foundation done at all? it looks like you just concrete post into the ground. if this is what you did then was that up to code for a garage of that size? I am not critizing you at all. Ijust never seen that done before on a garage of that size. Was that done to save cost?

VERY nice job by the way. Gives me inspiration for my 30x30 this year.

oh ya, roughly, how much did it cost you for insulation

 

[Bevis]

it looks like you just concrete post into the ground. if this is what you did then was that up to code for a garage of that size?

That's what I'm doing for my 30X48......

 

[PAToyota]

Did I miss something or was there no foundation done at all? it looks like you just concrete post into the ground.

Typical pole barn construction... I've seen much bigger buildings done that way.

 

[BOTTLEDZ28]

are there any benifiets to do the pole barn metod vs a concrete foundation? Does it just come down to money or a more DIY thing

 

[PAToyota]

Mostly a cost savings issue.

 

[wmonroe]

Yes, it is pole barn construction. I used 6x6x16 for the posts. Dug the holes between 4'-4 1/2' deep and then placed between 6-8" of concrete in the bottom of each hole and set the posts on that. I went with the pole barn because i had a little bit of experience building them. I have helped build a 40'x100' pole building a couple years ago and learned a lot. I don't have any experience pouring footers or laying block. Those are the reasons I went with the pole building.

Insulation was around $1500.

The gooseneck is made by Appalachian Trailers in Ohio. It seems very well made and was also the best deal I found.
Thanks

Will