Finally….

[tanks95]

Hello all, my name is William. Im getting ready to retire from the military soon, and my bride and I are building our home. I am “finally” building the garage I want (within budgetary limits). It’s a 24 x 32 Workspace, with 15’ ceilings. Two post 10A lift is already on order and standing by. My questions for the experts are below:

Lighting suggestions? A friend has suggested the: Lithonia Lighting 4-Light High Output White Fluorescent Strip Light Fixture from Home depot? Any feedback from actual users?

I’m absolutely sure I will have follow on questions.

Thanks in advance

William
CAM00011 by Wt_Wallace, on Flickr

 

[Xicaque]

Welcome! Where are you retiring to? Looks like a nice area where you are building your house. I can't wait for my turn to retire from the service. Keep us posted on your venture!

 

[48fordnut]

Like the color of the brick.

 

[wnstwolf]

Hi William Love the zipwall green house. Ohh ho I remember those days! It looks great.

On the lighting you have many choices but t-8 rapid start 4' are good start but make sure your fixture is one with thereflector shied to get as much light as possible down to th ground where you need it. I picked up a bunch of free 8' units with no reflectors and ended up tossing them. 8' bulbs ar tough to handl and no reflectors had a good portion of the light going up in the rafters.

I put some old school track lighting around the work bench to put the light just where it needs to be. more about my aging eyes then anything else.

good luck and keep us posted..

 

[PugetDude]

William,
1. Welcome to the forum!
2. Congrats on your pending retirement!
3. Thank you for your service.
PD

 

[Kevin54]

Welcome to Garage Journal. Thank you for your service and congrats on your retirement!!!!! If you don't mind, could you put your State you live in, into your profile? It really helps when answering questions that pop up.

And I can't answer you about the lighting, but the house and garage are going to look great. I'm in for updates!!!!!

 

[jeepinjz]

Thanks for your service and its looking good

 

[tanks95]

Welcome! Where are you retiring to? Looks like a nice area where you are building your house. I can't wait for my turn to retire from the service. Keep us posted on your venture!

NC

Like the color of the brick.

William,
1. Welcome to the forum!
2. Congrats on your pending retirement!
3. Thank you for your service.
PD

Thank you
Good stuff
I enjoy it!

Thanks for your service and its looking good

No prob, its an honor

 

[tanks95]

Update...super excited!

All Ready 2 by Wt_Wallace, on Flickr

D (11) by Wt_Wallace, on Flickr

 

[Xicaque]

Oh how I wish I was your neighbor...