EchoBase.. 32x32

[RebelAlliance]

So after years of dreaming, I finally pulled the trigger a few weeks ago and we broke ground last week. I originally wanted 30x40, but we ended up going with a 32x32. Here's the original exterior design:

We've since decided to only put brick on the front. The patio on the side was inspired by 93L#3008's garage build. Thanks for that idea!

As you can see, the land needed some levelling

In floor radiant tubing in place. The right bay has an area where the concrete will be thicker for a (possible) lift.

The walls are starting to go up today, so I'll have more pics soon.

 

[RebelAlliance]

Trusses were delivered on Friday. I'm going with half attic trusses and half scissor trusses. Also the bare walls were stood up on Friday.

The little one is really loving the space.

 

[sublime68charger]

Nice start to echobase,

Hopefully you get it insulated before the hoth winter comes!

 

[RebelAlliance]

LOL.. honest the winters we have here in Ottawa sometimes makes me think it would be exactly like Hoth. That said, I am hoping I get it insulated before the snow falls.

 

[Denwood]

Your ceiling will be interesting to see finished. Scissor + attic is perhaps the best possible configuration for a shop. Great progress so far

 

[RebelAlliance]

Thanks Denwood. Love your build!

Not much to report so far this week. The walls have been levelled and squared and the posts to hold the patio canopy have been installed and levelled. The trusses will start going up today. More pics to come tonight.

 

[sublime68charger]

Good luck with the truss install hoping you have a smooth day and you don't have any problems pop up

 

[Gator Fett]

Great build name! Interested in seeing how it comes out.

 

[Goosman]

You didn't have to pour footings?

 

[RebelAlliance]

I left for Vegas last Thursday night and hadn't seen progress until tonight. When I left, the patio trusses were up.

All the of the trusses are now up and a good chunk of the wall sheathing is done.

The scissor trusses.

The attic trusses.

 

[RebelAlliance]

You didn't have to pour footings?

No, it's a floating slab. I don't know much about slabs/foundations, but seems like most detached garages around here are done the same.

 

[mwbailey]

You couldn't ask for anything better -- cooling off in the pool during the summer and staying warm on a radiant heat floor in the garage during the winter. Looking really nice.

 

[Goosman]

That's awesome where I live in michigan I can do a floating slab only if it's 450 sqft or smaller. My footings and flat work and approach is flirting with 10k and that's with me doing most of site prep. That is gonna be a sweet building man congrats can't wait to break ground on ours. We're starting in the spring property is paid for for the new house and barn getting excited.

 

[RebelAlliance]

Thanks guys! It's been a long time coming. I grin from ear to ear when I get home and see it.

 

[sublime68charger]

So does the x wing get parked under the patio?
And the falcon inside where it's warm to work on?

Got the speeders ready for the cold?

Making great progress

 

[RebelAlliance]

So does the x wing get parked under the patio?
And the falcon inside where it's warm to work on?

Got the speeders ready for the cold?

Making great progress

I should take a snap of my StarWars toys.. those are all tucked nicely in the house for now

 

[RebelAlliance]

Finally get back to updating this thread. I was away in Vegas last week and have been playing catch up since then. I'll let the photos do the talking.

I'll take a better day picture of the roof today. Today the sheathing, wrapping and doors/windows should be all done.

 

[RebelAlliance]

Man, I've been so busy I keep forgetting to update this thread. Here we go.

Windows and doors installed.

Staring to fill around.

 

[RebelAlliance]

We ran into a bit of an issue with the garage door that took several weeks to resolve. The garage is split between attic and scissor trusses. The doors were ordered with extended tracks for 10' walls and tracks that follow the inside pitch of the scissor trusses. For some reason, the manufacture didn't send the extended track for the scissor side, but the attic side was perfect. The manufacture wanted to put the blame on the store, when it was pretty clear they sent the wrong tracks.

In end, the store ended up footing the bill for the proper tracks. They were really nice about it.

The '51 Ford project finally in it's new home.

 

[Chateau Slate 66]

Very nice! I really like the design.

 

[LXCam]

That's turning out right nice. I bet it'll look like a million bucks once the brick work is complete. Congrats and good luck

 

[sublime68charger]

Looking good
you have tickets for the 18th yet?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Are those rolls of black plastic ?

 

[RebelAlliance]

That's turning out right nice. I bet it'll look like a million bucks once the brick work is complete. Congrats and good luck

Thanks. I appreciate the comments!

Looking good
you have tickets for the 18th yet?

Thanks. Of course 10am on the 18th.

Are those rolls of black plastic ?

The boxes? That's my siding, soffit and fascia.

 

[RebelAlliance]

Very nice! I really like the design.

Thanks!

 

[RebelAlliance]

Started the electrical work. Lucky for me, my dad and brother are electricians. Scored a couple of commercial 2x4 LED fixtures. They light up the right bay pretty well, but I may space them out a little more. I'll be putting some pot lights under the attic trusses.

We also started the siding, facias and soffit.