Above 1200 Sq/FT Finally build my, long needed, shop

[Michael B.]

After working in my attached 20'x 27' two car garage for 25 years, I'm finally building a shop. I will be building a 40'x 50' post and frame shop with 12' wall height. I build old trucks as a hobby and dabble in wood/various other projects. The shop will have a 10'x 9' and a 16'x 9' roll door with one walk through door. I will also be installing a 2 post 10k floor lift. Because I'm getting too old to work on the floor anymore!

I have already completed the preparation work for the build site. There were 2 trees that had to be removed complete with stumps pulled, as one stump will be a under a corner of the slab. There was also an 18'x 30' metal building already in the middle of the construction site. I have moved it intact away from the build site. I'm the general contractor for the job, so I have already pulled my permits. Most of the building materials are already on site. With a tentative start date of 9 August.

 

[Michael B.]

This what I am starting with.

 

[Michael B.]

Tree removal.

 

[Michael B.]

Building relocation.

 

[qwerty18]

Nice sly way of sneaking in that fantastic FJ45.

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks! How do you come by such knowledge?! ;-)

 

[Michael B.]

Nice sly way of sneaking in that fantastic FJ45.

Thanks qwerty18. It’s actually an HJ45.

 

[Michael B.]

Trusses were delivered today. Hopefully the post will be set next week.

 

[jollygreengiant]

Very cool! Where abouts are you located? It almost looks like the southern East coast.

 

[Michael B.]

Very cool! Where abouts are you located? It almost looks like the southern East coast.

Thanks! I’m in the very northern part of Alabama. Almost in Tennessee.

 

[loganb]

Subscribed to follow along!

 

[BoxedWino]

So yesterday was the proposed start date, is it possible that it got started on time? Are you exhausted and euphoric and haven't been able to upload the images of the glorious progress? Or is it delayed... GJrs want to know!

 

[Michael B.]

Thanks for the inquiry! It did not get started yesterday. No definitive date at this point

 

[BSAschields]

With the prices of 2x4s these days ... I am thinking of getting a small sawmill and your trees may have been a good source of fresh lumber... Of course then it would need to be dried which would hold up the build ... Cant wait to see the results of your plans

 

[Michael B.]

With the prices of 2x4s these days ... I am thinking of getting a small sawmill and your trees may have been a good source of fresh lumber... Of course then it would need to be dried which would hold up the build ... Cant wait to see the results of your plans

I had previously thought of this myself. The only problem with that approach is that you can't use ungraded wood for structural purposes. It would not pass inspection for builds requiring permits.

 

[jollygreengiant]

I had previously thought of this myself. The only problem with that approach is that you can't use ungraded wood for structural purposes. It would not pass inspection for builds requiring permits.

IIRC there are lumber inspectors that you can hire to grade and stamp custom milled lumber.

But by the time you find one and then wait for them to be available your probably better off buying stamped lumber lol.

 

[Michael B.]

I didn’t know you could hire an inspector for this purpose. That is useful information! Thank you sir.

 

[Michael B.]

Day one progress!

 

[Chrisb62]

Good first day ..lots done.

Can't wait for more.

 

[jbrentd]

Congrats on breaking ground! I'll be following along and hope to be about a month behind you.

 

[Michael B.]

Day two. The crew got this far by 10:00 this morning and knocked off for the day since they couldn’t go any further without an inspection. The inspector did make it about 1:30 this afternoon. So the guys will be here Monday to put concrete in the holes and remove the bracing. Then we will wait for the concrete crew to form and pour the slab.

 

[Michael B.]

While waiting for the concrete crew, the weather and my travel schedule to align, I found a sink for the shop. These are the before and after pictures.

 

[jbrentd]

Nice save on that sink!

 

[Michael B.]

Gravel was delivered today. Hopefully Friday I can get the power and water trenched in.

 

[Michael B.]

I picked up the Ditch Witch this evening and played for a little while in the evening shade. I started about 5:00 and dug both trenches, washed the trencher and had it loaded back on the trailer by 7:00. I was pleased with how well it went. This is the first time I have used one of these machines.

 

[Michael B.]

We got power in today! I called for the electrical rough in inspection on Monday. Tomorrow I will get the water line run.

 

[Michael B.]

Water is in the ground and covered.

 

[jbrentd]

Looks like you had a productive weekend! Hardly any rock to deal with.

 

[BoxedWino]

That is by far the fastest I have ever trenches dug for utilities. Congratulations. Sleeving the water line under the foundation is a great idea too.

 

[penutbuter]

Great Job! It's looking good!

 

[Michael B.]

I passed the electrical/conduit inspection today. When I returned home from work I grabbed my rake and shovel and started back filling the trench. There was light rain in the area but I wanted it filled before the heavy rain from Ida set in tonight. Sorry, no pictures tonight. It was too late and I was too tired! Now to get the concrete crew scheduled.

 

[jollygreengiant]

Will you be removing the sod/topsoil before the concrete gets poured?

Also, I'm very jealous of your rock free soil.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

You have a beautiful yard. I'll be following along from Atlanta.

 

[MacTexas]

I notice another building to the left of your build, is that on your property? Looks like a good build to follow.

 

[Michael B.]

@jollygreengiant yes the topsoil will be removed.

 

[Michael B.]

@Lookin4'67Galaxieconv thanks for the compliment on my yard! If you like the back yard you will really like the front yard. I just maintain the back but the front has had a little work done to it. When the shop build is complete I will post some before and after pictures from the front yard view.

 

[Michael B.]

@Mac texas that is my neighbors detached garage. It was nice once but now it is falling into disrepair on the inside. Very sad!

 

[Michael B.]

Footings are in, form boards are up and gravel is set to grade. All ready for inspection. Hopefully concrete will be poured next Saturday.

 

[Michael B.]

Footings and slab prep passed inspection today. We are good to go for Saturdays concrete pour!

 

[jbrentd]

Coming along nicely!