MANCAVE/SHOP in the making

[impala_631]

Finally decided to join up on here, here is my 30x40x12 barn,it was put up 9 years ago and was never finished out,I assume they used it for equipment storage, but by the time I got ahold of it needed some TLC,I have plans on finishing it all out into a Nice auto shop/hangout( slowly but surely)

 

[impala_631]

Dirt floor

 

[impala_631]

Slider doors on the side look like they fell off track some time ago...

 

[impala_631]

Muddy driveway!! I spent around 14 hours spreading 30 tons by hand,I sure was sore the next day

 

[impala_631]

First of 3 loads of redsand,I raised the floor 8" with the sand just encase the water were to get too high

 

[impala_631]

It was all spreadout by hand,I'm not sure how long it took,but I defiantly should have had some sort of equipment,oh well,nothing wrong with go old manual labor every once in awhile

 

[gregburt]

A coat of paint on the outside and a concrete floor on the inside would do wonders for that barn. My only regret that I have when finishing my garage was that I didn't put insulation under the slab (due to cost). I should have put at least a minimal amount of foam insulation under there for a thermal break. Post more pics and tell us what you have planned for the space.

 

[impala_631]

Added a drain in the middle

 

[impala_631]

Here the sliders off and beams added,also all the sand and forms are complete

 

[impala_631]

I put down 6 mil plastic for a vapor barrier and meshed it all, two truck loads of 4000 psi fiber concrete,only had 3 people during the pour, long long day for shure

 

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[Nighttrain]

Wow you know the meaning hard work. Welcome to GJ and keep us posted.

 

[impala_631]

Cross boards on and a new 200 compressor

 

[impala_631]

Wow you know the meaning hard work. Welcome to GJ and keep us posted.

Yes I do, all just to save a few bucks,oh well it is getting closer

 

[impala_631]

A view of the house and barn from the back yard

 

[dittle fart around]

Anyone with a garage bigger than their house is all right by me. Keep us up to date.

 

[i8tokyo]

Looking good,I remember the days before a tractor. your young you can do those long day, just keep in mind that the way you treat your body now is how it will treat you latter. mine hates me with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Where dose the drain go?

 

[impala_631]

Looking good,I remember the days before a tractor. your young you can do those long day, just keep in mind that the way you treat your body now is how it will treat you latter. mine hates me with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Where dose the drain go?

I'm already going to be in trouble later on,I used to skateboard and install carpet,the drain just shoots outside the barn right now, I was going to do a French drain deal, but I might add atoilet so I might have to tie into the septic soon

 

[jimmyjammoto]

Like the garage to house ratio also! Someday...

 

[impala_631]

I scored this 16x10 shed for free off the craigslist, so I can keep the clutter in the shed (Lawnmower,shovels, ladders, ect..)

 

[formanbob]

Anyone with a garage bigger than their house is all right by me.

++++1

 

[impala_631]

I picked up some old barn roofing,going to use it threwout the inside of the barn

 

[impala_631]

Picked up some cedar fence planks for the inside aswell

 

[Mr.ratchet]

Hard work builds character!

 

[Texas Garage]

Love the look of corrugated metal with a nice "petina" combined with some rough cedar. I used the same stuff for my girlfriend's garden shed that's attached to my garage. I like the way it turned out, so I bought some more of the metal/cedar to put in my garage.

 

[impala_631]

Love the look of corrugated metal with a nice "petina" combined with some rough cedar. I used the same stuff for my girlfriend's garden shed that's attached to my garage. I like the way it turned out, so I bought some more of the metal/cedar to put in my garage.

Nice,that turned out good!! It gives a cool look and is very cost effective as well, I can get the metal for 6 bucks per 3x12 sheet and the 3/4"6"x8' new ceader boards for 2 bucks each

 

[colo crawler]

Anyone with a garage bigger than their house is all right by me. Keep us up to date.

X2. When my Pops and I built his the city wouldn't let him build it bigger than the house. The house is 1000sf and so is the garage with a 10ft ceiling.

-Tom

 

[Texas Garage]

Thanks. I'll be following your progress for ideas to help me finish my garage.

 

[usafmora]

I like the looks of it already,hang in there it only takes time, money and a little Blood.

 

[DatsunLover]

is that a Datsun in the garage...Love the truck and the garage in making!!!

 

[impala_631]

is that a Datsun in the garage...Love the truck and the garage in making!!!

Yes,a 67 520 that I built up

 

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[PBRman]

What part of IN are you in? I live up NE in Auburn.
I am hoping to use the barn roofing on the interior ceiling of my gargage once it is built and would love to find some salvaged metal like that.

 

[Blase]

Silly question but what are you searching for on CL to find all of that stuff?

Nice truck BTW!! Did you import it or convert it to right hand drive?

 

[skibovr6]

I have always liked these type of buildings. I have a question. Are you going to hang drywall or insulate the building? I was curious on what kind of undertaking that would be.

 

[impala_631]

Made a run for some insulation, good deal, $1 for the 1" sheets and $5 for the 2"sheets,they are new,but have been sitting outside for a couple months,so they need a little cleaning

 

[impala_631]

I have always liked these type of buildings. I have a question. Are you going to hang drywall or insulate the building? I was curious on what kind of undertaking that would be.

No drywall, going for a old school patina look,using old corregTed metal and cedar planks, insulating the walls with ridged boards

 

[impala_631]

What part of IN are you in? I live up NE in Auburn.
I am hoping to use the barn roofing on the interior ceiling of my gargage once it is built and would love to find some salvaged metal like that.

Terre haute, it's about a hour west of indy