Concrete slab, or gravel

[davewest]

Need advice on whether to go with a full slab, or just a perimeter foundation with gravel floor in my detached garage. This unheated garage will only be used for parking and storage. I have another shop for shop stuff.

Big winters out here so snow and ice is the enemy. Im not sure what would suit us better to park on. Any thoughts are appreciated.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... You'll no doubt save some money with a stone floor, if ya want a stone floor,.....

 

[Richard Cranium]

Being you have another shop to do shop stuff, go cheap and put gravel down.

 

[rancherbill]

.....and storage.

Concrete with a vapour barrier underneath will prevent moisture from rising from the ground. For me, concrete is the way to go if you have the dough.

 

[Blazinzuk]

Where in South East Idaho?

Lived in Idaho Falls for 15 years. From the Magic Valley area.

I would just do gravel. Compact some road base and put crushed gravel on top. I know lots of guys who have big shops where half is concrete and the other half is gravel for storage. You could put some plastic down its cheap.

 

[DougWil]

Road salt solutions dropping off your vehicles is hard on concrete.
Stick with gravel.

 

[davewest]

Where in South East Idaho?

Lived in Idaho Falls for 15 years. From the Magic Valley area.

I would just do gravel. Compact some road base and put crushed gravel on top. I know lots of guys who have big shops where half is concrete and the other half is gravel for storage. You could put some plastic down its cheap.

Im up near Ashton.

 

[davewest]

Ok thanks guys. Food for thought.