My 28x60 garage build

[Rittles]

I registered a while ago but this is my first post as I actually have something to post now. I've been reading and getting ideas for my new garage / workshop.

Background: My workshop burned down a few months ago and I am finally able to get started building. The building was not insured, so I have to do most of it myself. However, I did hire out to have the foundation done. The existing slab needed a little repair and I wanted to add a stem wall, so it was definitely easier to have someone else do it.

The plan: To build a 28x60 garage / workshop with 2 garage doors, one 14x10 and one 10x9, and 2 people doors. I am building 8 foot walls on top of 2 foot stem walls to get a 10 foot exterior wall, then using scissor trusses to allow for a lift in the distant future.

I'm still waiting to hear back about a couple quotes for materials, but hope to get starting framing in a week or two.

Here are a few pictures of my old workshop after the fire , my new foundation and what I plan to build.

 

[JC23]

I'd step up for a roof.

Just kiddin'. Welcome aboard and keep the images coming!

One question tho. Why the odd size and drive in door on the end? Lot limitations?

 

[Steevo]

After losing a shop to a fire, I think I'd be so paranoid that my next one would be all cement block and steel frame.

Welcome, and we're looking forward to following your project.

 

[Slow_Lane]

I agree put a roof on it and I will be subscribing. Great size!!! I am new here put they should be referred to as a Man Door. Looking forward to progress.

 

[Rittles]

The odd size is because I am reusing the slab and that's what was there. It is a 40 year old slab and was surprisingly strong (it didn't crack after 3 cement trucks drove on it). There needed to be a little repair work on it around the edges and it is actually 28'8" x 60'8" now.

I was considering going to a smaller steel building but the mortgage company said I could build bigger but not smaller, so I just could not afford the larger steel buildings. The fire was undetermined but most likely electrical. It still had a fuse panel in it. And the power company had just installed a new "smart" meter in it.

I figured 'people' doors was more PC.

 

[Rittles]

So I started framing this past weekend, and now a hurricane is headed our way. At most, it will be a Category 1 storm, but it has me pretty nervous. By the time the storm hits, I will have the back wall done and the start of the two long walls. I figured having the two corners will help with stability. I am going to add as much bracing as I can and I will also make sure to get the double top plate on before the storm to help tie the walls together.

Any other suggestions for securing the framing from the storm?

The framing doesn't look pretty as I was framing on the floor and then lifting it into place by myself, so I tried to keep it as light as possible. Those are 2'6" concrete walls, and the walls are 8'6" with double bottom plates and double top plates.

 

[Nighttrain]

I would probably not put up any sheeting yet on the walls until the storm passes. That plywood will just act as a sail. Just brace it all as best as you can. Even put some rope across the top to secure. Keep us updated.

 

[LWW]

That looks like it'll be very nice. I'm working on converting a 28'x20' to 28'x66' so I'll be in a similar size although mine will be attached to the house.

 

[camarotoolman]

If it blows down, do the walls in block, you'r 1/3 there now. then put a rod in each cavity beside each window and door and fill with crete. Pour the top row of block with 2 rods. Put rafter straps in top pour to hold trusses. Thats code down here in hurricane country.