Garage Idea

[Monkey Radio]

I am going to have a garage build in a couple of months. I want a 24x32 with 12FT ceiling in one bay or all the way across for a 2 post lift. My question is the minimum height of the peak can I go? I would like to keep it at 15FT to 16FT max. That way it will not impede on mine an neighbors view. Looking for suggestions and ideas. Thank you.

 

[stafford]

if you put a 5/12 pitch on it the 24' way, you'll be about 17'-6" from the floor grade. if the building is raised up out of the ground any you have to add that to it too. gonna be hard to do with a twelve foot ceiling

 

[akdiesel]

Keep in mind the standard dimensional lumber sizes. Try to minimize your waste and time of cutting. I would think 16' would be your best bet. I have a 12'6" ceiling in my shop and the lift has plenty of room for ease of work at a standing position. But I also have a mezzanine that I have above a sectioned off room and it only gives me about 4' of head room. It is uncomfortable to maneuver items hunched over.
Plan for the future.