cost effective dimensions?

[shane3fan]

I have someone coming in tomorrow night to give me a quote on a foundation. I was planning on doing a 30x50 garage because its nice round numbers and plenty of room for me. However, the more I think about it, Im not sure if there isnt a more cost effective size.

Any pointers from folks who have done the planning before would be awesome.

16" OC on the attic trusses is what I would assume Im going with. I just want to make sure Im not overlooking something.

 

[Full Throttle]

normal construction layout in your size would be 32x48, or 32x56 etc. I always use multiplyers of 4. if you can't devide by 4 and get a round number you will waste lumber and other mtl

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Make your building in increments of 4' For the building you noted, 28 or 32 by 48 or 52 would be better as your sheet goods) plywood, sheetrock, OSB board and even trusses are figured to that length. if you are going 19.2 C/C on your roof trusses, make the building in 8' increments to use full sheets (in this case, 32x48)

 

[djjsr]

A second floor is a good cost effective way to get square footage.

 

[vartz04]

A second floor is a good cost effective way to get square footage.

yep wood is way cheaper than concrete. Layout the area so you have what you need for mechanical tools and a lift or whatever else that can't be upstairs and then just add the second floor for storage, air compressor, wood working ect.

 

[ddawg16]

My garage is 2-story.....

When you factor in the total cost and square footage it gives you.....well worth the money.....

You can see pics of min by clicking on the link my my signature...

 

[210Hardtop]

The closer to square you make the building the better.
Example:
40' x 40' = 1600 sq ft
160' of exterior walls

20' x 80' = 1600 sq ft
200' of exterior walls

This would be 40 ft more foundation wall to build plus 40 ft more exterior wall to frame, insulate, sheath etc.

I know not many would build a garage 20' x 80', it's just an example.