Garage Build 30x45

[safnd2021]

Just making an updated thread about my garage build from the beginning. I got all the pictures off my phone and onto my pc so I can organize them and make a more organized thread. This is a 30x45 gambrel style garage that will have an apartment up top and shop on the bottom. From nothing to something, then the disasterish encounter with high winds, and the re build.

 

[safnd2021]

Killed a few thousand screws but finally got it done

 

[safnd2021]

Coated it with tompsons water seal




This is the current status of the build. Was closing it up but ran outta battery will finish up the plywood tomorrow then start with the siding

 

[nadogail]

Great pictures.

 

[CraigStu]

Considering the time of the year wouldn't you be better off to concentrate on getting a roof up?

 

[safnd2021]

Considering the time of the year wouldn't you be better off to concentrate on getting a roof up?

I would be yes, however I can't get trusses until the end of January beginning of February and it can get to be -40 or colder that time of year. (I'm not going to be out framing in that) If I knew how to build trusses I would be starting on the second floor but that's something I don't know how to do unfortunately

 

[Worsedog]

Since we're asking why would ya questions. Based on what looks like nearly unlimited space, why not adjust the dimensions to the rule of fours? Local regulations? Or some other factor? Just asking, not trying to poke your eye.

 

[rburke65]

What is ‘the rule of fours‘?

 

[safnd2021]

What is ‘the rule of fours‘?

I have no idea as well lol

 

[safnd2021]

Finished most of the plywood gotta few spots to fill in, in the front. But was able to get all the bracing off it's actually looking like a building

 

[nmk_61802]

What is ‘the rule of fours‘?

Dimensions divisible by 4. Not a hard rule, but limits waste of sheet goods.

 

[safnd2021]

Dimensions divisible by 4. Not a hard rule, but limits waste of sheet goods.

Not to worried about having left over sheet goods I can always find a use for that stuff later on

 

[CraigStu]

I would be yes, however I can't get trusses until the end of January beginning of February and it can get to be -40 or colder that time of year. (I'm not going to be out framing in that) If I knew how to build trusses I would be starting on the second floor but that's something I don't know how to do unfortunately

Will you cover the building w/ a tarp or something? I know you sealed the flooring but I don't think I'd want the plywood exposed to the weather for that long.

 

[safnd2021]

Will you cover the building w/ a tarp or something? I know you sealed the flooring but I don't think I'd want the plywood exposed to the weather for that long.

I'm going to start framing the second floor this week. Starting on the stairs today

 

[safnd2021]

 

[safnd2021]

Well it's gonna be rainy again I had the tyvek on and didn't want anything to happen to it so I spent the day putting up siding it was actually pretty fast and fun. Hopefully next week will be less windy so I can snap some lines and get the layout for the second floor ready

 

[nickstar]

Looking good. Keep us posted.

 

[rburke65]

I know you have had your issues but it’s looking really nice right now!

 

[safnd2021]

Thank you!

 

[safnd2021]

Finally started the stairs today have pretty much everything fitted just need to nail it all together tomorrow

 

[safnd2021]

Priming some trim
Have the stairs in for the most part
Cutting the treads Thursday
Installed a window and gonna get the door in Thursday as well then work on the trim and siding

 

[rburke65]

My stairs run exactly as yours. So happy I did a full set of stairs and not a ‘pull down ‘.

 

[safnd2021]

Pull down just seemed cheap to me I'm not sure if it is. But I like the full stair well

 

[rsparks64]

Killed a few thousand screws but finally got it done

Based on the surroundings, it looks like if you build it they will come.

Other than that, I am jealous.

 

[safnd2021]

Lmao that's a good movie, it's way out in bfe North Dakota. I have random people pulling up all the time and talking to me. It's a bit strange to me being from a bigger city and not knowing my neighbor in an apartment building. But they have good intentions

 

[jf1998]

This is an awesome build thread! I am interested in building a 30x44 gambrel with living space above the garage. If you don't mind me asking how much usable width will you have upstairs and are you using trusses? Thanks in advance

 

[safnd2021]

No trusses I'm going to use the I joists then build my walls and cut rafters. I'll lose 4' on each side for the angle of the rafters so the upstairs will be 22x45

 

[safnd2021]

 

[safnd2021]

Stair and trim day

 

[jf1998]

No trusses I'm going to use the I joists then build my walls and cut rafters. I'll lose 4' on each side for the angle of the rafters so the upstairs will be 22x45

Thank you very much for your response. Just a couple other questions. What is your sidewall height? Also what roof pitches are your upper and lower roof going to be? Also cannot wait to see pictures of the building first and second floor. Keep up the great work

 

[safnd2021]

Finished up the stairs did the trim around the garage doors also started building the walls for the second floor.

The upper roof is going to be 5/12 pitch
The rafters are cut at the bottom 22.5° then the tops @67.5° idk what pitch that is. As far as wall height in the garage and on the second floor they are precut 92 5/8 studs

If you have any questions during your build reach out anytime

 

[safnd2021]

Lugged everything to the second floor today. Those 2x8 rafters are heavy but having the stairs made it easier. Rafter ties nailed in place. Ready to lift walls tomorrow when it's not windy

 

[safnd2021]

Killed it today

 

[jf1998]

Awesome progress! Looking Great!

 

[safnd2021]

Thank you!

 

[andersen24]

Happy for you and your progress! You've been through hell on this build!

 

[jf1998]

Any updates on this by chance? I am curios to see how it has been progressing

 

[serk2021]

Any updates on this by chance? I am curios to see how it has been progressing

Got all the framing up on the second floor
Ordered my trusses they should be here in March then I'm paying a contractor to put those up and brace them and I'll do all the plywood myself. That's gonna to be super fun considering 5/8 just went up to $52 A sheet and I need 60 lets go brandon

 

[HPRifleman]

Just from looking at the pictures, are there any trees in North Dakota?

 

[serk2021]

Just from looking at the pictures, are there any trees in North Dakota?

Most of them are in hedge rows for wind breaks for the crops. But then the herbicide they use on the fields kills the trees over time . I've planted in over 1000 poplars on my property but they are only about 5-6 foot tall