russlaferrera
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Very impressive, very well built, You have to be very proud!
It's not exactly a garage but....
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Thanks Scott.
I think it would generally be classified as "cottage style." More specifically it mimics the design of carriage houses from the horse and buggy days.
I made most of the exterior accent items like the arch over the window and the shutters. I had the round top vent made that sits above the window.
The door detail is my handiwork although the vertical grooves are just the result of using T-1-11 plywood siding for the doors. The door hinges were purchased online. The door pulls (I wanted something larger than are typically available in the local hardware store) were handmade by a blacksmith in Kentucky who does good work and is reasonably priced. Here's a link to his site... http://www.oaklevelforge.com/
The light fixtures are actually low voltage landscape lights that I modified and wired in with the landscape lights along my driveway.
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I understand why you ask the question....I think it looks more like it 'fits' when you see it in person than in photos. One reason is that I'm on a cul-de-sac so the front property line is a curve rather than a straight line.
Also, I needed to position it between the driveway in the front, the property line in the back, a little dry creek bed on one side and where the property comes to a point on the other side. This seemed to be the best way to accomplish that and maintain the required setback. If I had made the front parallel to the edge of the driveway I would have had to move it down too far toward the creek bed.
I hope all that makes some sense.
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Stelvio Pass
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That is some beautiful work. I was thinking about building a structure myself for my property (not as large as that), and my HOA has strict rules about making sure these kind of structures match the house very closely.
Mind if I ask a ballpark cost?
Mind if I ask a ballpark cost?
Your timing is impeccable! It just so happens I sat down last night and logged all the receipts on a spreadsheet.
The total cost totaled up to just under $5,000. That included all materials plus rental of some specialty tools such as siding shears, airless sprayer, etc.
I tend to overbuild, so that could probably be reduced somewhat.
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C_F
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That's really cool, thanks for sharing your build! 
Uncle Buck
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That is a very impressive build, well done indeed!
R1chy
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As said before, impressive. Thanks for sharing.
Any chance you have additional "in process" photos that you can post?
R1chy
Any chance you have additional "in process" photos that you can post?
R1chy
e-tek
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Ya think you could do something with the inside with all those mad-skills!
Very "cute".
Very "cute".
(just kidding)global72
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Very nice. We have been debating either adding on to the garage or building a nice shed for the kids toys etc. With local zoning adding on is a huge pain. A shed that looked this good is a great option. Thanks for sharing the pics.
rcleaver
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Our codes don't require a permit as long as the structure is under 200sf...mine just happens to be 184....a complete coincidence of course.
Go Boilers!!!
There's the same rule here in VA. But I wonder if it means finished or gross sq. ft.
BTW, What did you do to figure out how to do the roof?
I had a pretty good idea how roofs are framed but I needed additional specifics to keep from wasting too much material.
I picked up a book titled "Residential Structure and Framing" by the Jounal of Light Construction. It had a great section on roof framing including very practical tips on how do do the layout (angles, etc.). I highly recommend it for anyone framing anything.
An easier option would be to order pre-made trusses but I really like having all the open space above instead of a bunch of bottom chords, etc. to get in the way. Also, it's a perfect space for storing long ladders.
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Lugnut64052
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Gotta love those full cornice returns.
It's that kind of detail that makes it "work" so well. Nicely done.
It's that kind of detail that makes it "work" so well. Nicely done.
nathank
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awesome build!
cyclopsblown34
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That is just a darling looking little building. It looks very overbuilt which is just how it should be.
wrigh003
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The "cute" comments are killing me. 
That's a really nice small outbuilding- you've surpassed the "shed" designation by quite a bit, I think. Kudos to you for the DIY effort, it looks like you paid somebody big money to do it.
That's a really nice small outbuilding- you've surpassed the "shed" designation by quite a bit, I think. Kudos to you for the DIY effort, it looks like you paid somebody big money to do it.
cyclopsblown34
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What does your official garage look like? After what you did with this, your official garage must look killer.
964haus
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Mmhouse,
I know it's an old thread but I've just completed a shed myself that has a similar floor height above grade - I'm now looking at ramp ideas that fit with the look of the shed (craftsman cottage). That and the desire to maintain airflow under the shed.
Do you have any more picture/details of the ramps? How are they constructed and how have they held up?
Many thanks,
Matthew.
I know it's an old thread but I've just completed a shed myself that has a similar floor height above grade - I'm now looking at ramp ideas that fit with the look of the shed (craftsman cottage). That and the desire to maintain airflow under the shed.
Do you have any more picture/details of the ramps? How are they constructed and how have they held up?
Many thanks,
Matthew.
Matthew,
My ramps are about as simple as they come. I cut a piece of treated plywood the width of the door (plus a little) and ran it to the ground under the door. I then cut some leftover timbers in a wedge shape, brushed on some preservative and attached them to the plywood and pinned them to the ground with rebar on either side. I filled between them with crushed stone - with fines, not washed. The fines help bind the stone together.
They've held up great. I added a little stone after the first rainy season as they settled a bit as you would expect. I brush a little more preservative on from time to time to help the wood shed the water (we live in a rainy climate).
- Mike
964haus
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Great, thanks Mike.
Wet up here too, so looking at a solution that will weather well. Great solution you have...
Matthew.
Wet up here too, so looking at a solution that will weather well. Great solution you have...
Matthew.