L Shaped Garage layout

[GoodwinFord]

Looking at building a pole barn next year or so and due to some terrain issues where I wanna build it seems as if a L shaped barn would fit best. Here’s a rough sketch of size.

Not sure how well the L would be utilized or how layout would look and was wanting to see some of your guys L shaped barns and layouts

25k is rough budget all labor and concrete done by me

Posted in gallery section maybe some more traction here

Thanks for helping

Beau G




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[A747]

Being bounded by easements on the front and the side of the area where my garage was going to be built, I had to go with a "L" shape design. The short "L" section is 20'x20' with the long "L" section being 20'X30'. Worked well for me. I put a 4 post storage lift in the 20'x20' section and left the long section to park cars.

 

[bherren]

My advice is probably not worth much as I have an L shaped workshop as opposed to a garage. I am still not quite satisfied with my arrangements/storage. 2 things that have been a challenge for me are lighting and proximity of tools to work area. The lighting is an easy fix and is mostly resolved. However, I have some ductwork that creates dark areas that I want to illuminate. Also, early on I wanted a workbench that was anchored to a wall for stability - but the only way I could do that was to place it on the opposite end of my tools. Others have said it multiple times on this forum and I am now becoming a believer: "put everything on casters". I am going to do a mobile workbench and free up that wall. Anyway, If there are going to be projects done when there is not a car in your garage, you might want to think about making things mobile. Also, is it possible to have more windows? If not, think about optimal lighting especially if you work in there at night. Best of luck. I look forward to following your progress.

 

[GoodwinFord]

I guess when I say garage it will store my truck only where the large door is.
The other is gonna be my workshop or I tinker area. So “bherren” your area would be comparable to what I’m looking at

I’d like to maybe wall off an area and make it a storage area for bolts and some tools that don’t get used a lot and other random stuff. Not sure on where to put that.

Seems as with an L it’s hard to layout stuff with out it being spread it everywhere




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[kbs2244]

Where I grew up the corner gas station had an "L" shaped 2 car shop.
A work bay in each leg and the big tools shop in the dead area between.
The office was between the legs, so the overall shape was square.

 

[sberry]

oneo the reasons for special shapes is to allow the doors to be installed in gable ends. Parking in front of either door blocks both. If I could would be making this 50X50 and doors in the gable. Save some cost on roof features and build straight building if I could.
I see you got 60 wide already, all the better.

 

[Lonnies Performance]

A rectangular building is more economically effective cost wise as you will use the same amount of wall materials for a 50x60 as the walls for your "L" shape building. Also the roof support will require a bit more structure as it is not symmetrical. I was talked out of an "L" for this reason. If you can swing it, go rectangular for less $$ per sq/ft.

 

[Jim 68 cuda]

The L shape layout also worked best for my garage due to the slope of the lot and the position of the existing barn and underground utilities. To make efficient use of the corner space, I had the center section angled at 45 degrees from the two wings. That allowed easy access to the center section with it's own garage door. With the lift positioned in the center, there is plenty of space to work at the front of the car, and I can park a car off to an angle on each side in the center section. On one side, there is a half bath in the space between the center work space and the angled parking space. On the other side I used the space for a slot car track, work bench and seating area. It was alot more expensive than the typical square or rectangular box construction, but I love the layout and every vehicle is easily accessed.

 

[ddurrett896]

I'm doing an L exactly like your picture connected to my house where the "COVERED OUTSIDE STRUCTURE" is.

The only reason I opted for the L is because my setbacks only allowed the top part in your picture (horizontal) and I took a $300 gamble for a variance that would allow me to build the lower part of the L. It worked.

If I had my way, I would make that a 50x60 rectangle and fix the terrain issue.

 

[GoodwinFord]

The L shape layout also worked best for my garage due to the slope of the lot and the position of the existing barn and underground utilities. To make efficient use of the corner space, I had the center section angled at 45 degrees from the two wings. That allowed easy access to the center section with it's own garage door. With the lift positioned in the center, there is plenty of space to work at the front of the car, and I can park a car off to an angle on each side in the center section. On one side, there is a half bath in the space between the center work space and the angled parking space. On the other side I used the space for a slot car track, work bench and seating area. It was alot more expensive than the typical square or rectangular box construction, but I love the layout and every vehicle is easily accessed.

Really like the center idea being angled I’d have to lay it out next to my house and see if that would work. I’ll have to get some terrain pictures up and stake out a 50 x 60


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[Chapman62]

Hello Jim 68 Cuda
I am very impressed with your L-shaped garage. I have been thinking and searching for weeks to try and come up with the proper idea for my new place.
Looking back, is there anything that you would change or want to do different?