DriftlessOne
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So, I am starting the planning process on a 2nd garage and was hoping to get some feedback on a few things. The overall garage is going to be approximately 56x36 with three 12'x8' overhead doors and a man door.
1. What kind of floor reinforcement do you suggest for a lift? I am thinking of going with the Bendpak HDSO14P with bridge jacks. The ceiling will be vaulted (10/12 pitch), so it should be plenty of room for lifting a vehicle. Can the overhead door tracks be made to follow the angle of the vaulted ceiling? I would think that would be ideal with the lift to keep the space above totally clear.
2. I am thinking of a foam car wash in one bay. Has anyone done this before? I don't like the idea of spraying water and getting water mist everywhere, so thinking foam would be the way to go. I am thinking I could just have some kind of curtain system to pull around that bay to protect the walls and with a vaulted ceiling I shouldn't have to worry about it getting wet. Speaking of which, I am considering polished concrete floors with stainless strip drains in each bay.
3. Outside I plan to have a 12' deep porch roof on one of the 36' walls with a concrete pad underneath. I would like to put a wood boiler out there and store split wood for the boiler on the porch. I am thinking of doing an in-floor heat system tied into the boiler as well as propane. My builder says he can do controls that will automate between the wood boiler or propane, so I have the option of feeding the boiler or not and will still have heat. Do you think in-floor is enough by itself, or should I have forced air as well?
4. I am thinking of putting in two stainless deep sinks. One at the center of each 36' wall. We live on about 40 acres and I hunt it. I want to be able to butcher deer and have a nice sink for cleaning meat.
5. I want all LED lighting and I want it bright in there. The vaulted ceiling will change the approach. Any thoughts on the best way to go on this?
6. As far as the construction, I am thinking of doing 3-4' high concrete walls around the perimeter, with stick framing above that. The reason for thinking this is I have a toolcat and track loader with lots of implements and it would be nice to be able to park the implements right up against the wall without having to worry about crushing sheet rock. Outside I would fur out from the concrete wall (spray foaming everything) and I am planning to do the entire exterior in stone (going for an old stone barn look), so the concrete wall wouldn't be visible from the outside.
I'm sure there's lots I've missed explaining, but this is a start. Any input is very much appreciated!
1. What kind of floor reinforcement do you suggest for a lift? I am thinking of going with the Bendpak HDSO14P with bridge jacks. The ceiling will be vaulted (10/12 pitch), so it should be plenty of room for lifting a vehicle. Can the overhead door tracks be made to follow the angle of the vaulted ceiling? I would think that would be ideal with the lift to keep the space above totally clear.
2. I am thinking of a foam car wash in one bay. Has anyone done this before? I don't like the idea of spraying water and getting water mist everywhere, so thinking foam would be the way to go. I am thinking I could just have some kind of curtain system to pull around that bay to protect the walls and with a vaulted ceiling I shouldn't have to worry about it getting wet. Speaking of which, I am considering polished concrete floors with stainless strip drains in each bay.
3. Outside I plan to have a 12' deep porch roof on one of the 36' walls with a concrete pad underneath. I would like to put a wood boiler out there and store split wood for the boiler on the porch. I am thinking of doing an in-floor heat system tied into the boiler as well as propane. My builder says he can do controls that will automate between the wood boiler or propane, so I have the option of feeding the boiler or not and will still have heat. Do you think in-floor is enough by itself, or should I have forced air as well?
4. I am thinking of putting in two stainless deep sinks. One at the center of each 36' wall. We live on about 40 acres and I hunt it. I want to be able to butcher deer and have a nice sink for cleaning meat.
5. I want all LED lighting and I want it bright in there. The vaulted ceiling will change the approach. Any thoughts on the best way to go on this?
6. As far as the construction, I am thinking of doing 3-4' high concrete walls around the perimeter, with stick framing above that. The reason for thinking this is I have a toolcat and track loader with lots of implements and it would be nice to be able to park the implements right up against the wall without having to worry about crushing sheet rock. Outside I would fur out from the concrete wall (spray foaming everything) and I am planning to do the entire exterior in stone (going for an old stone barn look), so the concrete wall wouldn't be visible from the outside.
I'm sure there's lots I've missed explaining, but this is a start. Any input is very much appreciated!