McGarage

[gdmclnh]

I've been enjoying the garage build threads in this forum for several years. After many years I am now retired and finally have the time and funds to build a basic shop/garage. My building crew, myself and an older friend are slow, but are making progress.

It's 30' x 40', with 16' x 10' and 10' x 10' doors. 12' 6" ceiling clearance so that I can install a 2 post lift. I'm too old to lay down and work on things. It gets too hard to get back up.

Below are some pics. The construction supervisor in shown in the last pic. LOL

I'll keep updating as we slowly progress.

Hope to get the roof trusses up on Monday.

 

[JC23]

Thanks for posting, gd, and welcome aboard!

We'll be watching this one!

 

[3dkustoms]

Thats going to be great shop, looks like the supervisor might be a tough to deal with.

 

[Mmfh]

Welcome, and thanks for bringing us into your build. That supervisor of yours doesn't look like he's gonna miss a thing.

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

That shop/garage is coming along nicely; keep up the good work! Is your supervisor retired also? Don't let him give you two old farts any horse$hit about your work progress. lol

 

[Buffalot]

That supervisor looks like a real horses a$$.

 

[gdmclnh]

He is a real horse's a$$. But I like him a lot better than most two legged horse's a$$es.

 

[BevoZ06]

In what part of the world are you located? Please consider providing some information in your profile. Good luck with your build and pay attention to your construction supervisor.

 

[mo2872]

Nice "basic" garage!!

Is it just me, or is the super giving a "these guys don't know what they're doing" look??

 

[Omphaloskeptic]

Naw, the Super is just pissed that they didn't name it 'Mr. Ed's Garage'. lol

 

[Dan in Pasadena]

McGarage = "Mickey G's"? lol. I'm just saying!

 

[gdmclnh]

You got it Dan. Ha Ha. I'm Irish so that fits too.

 

[gdmclnh]

Finished putting up the roof trusses and closed in one gable today. Will post some pics tomorrow.

 

[zagamuffin]

Why the long face

 

[NUTTSGT]

You have a good start going.

 

[rmckee]

Looks great! If you don't mind me asking, what vehicles will occupy it?

 

[gdmclnh]

I have a 3/4 ton dodge pickup, an 85 S10 with a 475 Hp 383 small block chevy and Ford 9" Rear with 4 link and 4:10 gears that I occasionally drag race. I used to drive it on the street, but at 9 MPG I can't justify that any more. Maybe will swap the TH 350 Trans for an OD automatic. Also my Massey Ferguson Tractor and a few lawn tractors.

My wife has a PT Cruiser that she likes and I hate. Daughter has a Ford Edge and son has a Jeep Liberty.

I am the maintenance worker for all this stuff. Can't wait to get the floor poured and cured for a few weeks then I can put the two post lift in.

It haled here very hard three times today and rain showers also. Didn't get photos or much done on the garage.

 

[gdmclnh]

Got the sheathing and roof purlins on. Will have roofing installed on Wed.

 

[gdmclnh]

Hired a couple young guys to install the metal roofing. They were really fast and did a good job. 6 hours and they were done.

 

[onething]

There's a gap in the blocks (does that count as a stem wall) that is too short for a horsey door. Is it for utilities or the PT?

 

[gdmclnh]

I haven't cut out the OSB sheathiing in the people door yet. This weekend I plan on starting work on some of the details.

 

[onething]

I haven't cut out the OSB sheathiing in the people door yet. This weekend I plan on starting work on some of the details.

Duh

Thanks for answering my dumb question!