My carport conversion

[NorthernVA]

It only took me 48 hrs to realize I have to mount it.

 

[kyle@hcb]

Great conversion!

 

[NorthernVA]

Did some security today. I mounted a webcam so it can look through the garage window. There have been some minor crimes in the area, and I do tend to leave my jeep unprotected. I'm using dropcam. It is surprising good at night.

 

[UN4GTBL]

Wow, great job!

 

[AKADriver]

Whoa, this post is exactly what I want to do, and you're local! Hello from Springfield!

If you don't mind, I've got some local jurisdiction/permit questions. Was your carport just a slab or did yours have actual foundation under those half brick walls? How did the permit process go, did you deal with Falls Church City or Fairfax County?

It looks great and I'm definitely following this thread.

 

[NorthernVA]

Sorry for the delay in responding. Everything you see with brick was existing. There was a slab, and I had to dig out a little to show the inspector that the footings were correct. He didn't seem to look too closely. Overall the process wasn't bad, except I had to move some electrical. I am in fairfax county. One thing about fairfax, the inspection process is pretty good. Easy to schedule.

 

[NorthernVA]

Fairfax county has a typical carport enclosure plan. I just used that, so I didn't have to submit drawings.

 

[NorthernVA]

It has been awhile since I have posted. Mainly because I took a break from building to enjoy the rest of the summer. One thing that I needed to do was close in the window from the now garage to the dining room. I didn't want to rip out the frame and Sheetrock on the inside, so I decided to convert the window into a shelf / glass cabinet.

This was the window. I forgot to take a good before pic, and this is all I have.

I built a shelf that actually surrounds the casing and protrudes through the wall.

Doing some paint

And my wife's decorating

 

[GRN96WS6]

So you just covered the window with that shelf? That's pretty neat and good since it is easy to remove if the new owners want the window back.

 

[NorthernVA]

The window had to go because of the building code. You are not permitted to have a window between a living space and the garage. I framed, sheet rocked, and peg boarded the garage side.

Here is a pic form a few weeks ago

 

[GRN96WS6]

Gotcha, makes sense

 

[taumac]

Started doing the insulation today. Not fun. I took a break to take some day shots of the door and how it works with the house. It's still untainted, but caulked.

I now have a two car garage. I designed the nose of my car to slide under my workbench, and i just built a parking hump to keep me from hitting the wall. It's not ideal, but it works.

Great job!!!!

 

[HSpencer]

That is one of the nicest conversions I have ever seen. It made the home look really good as well. I would kill for that Matco cabinet!!!! Great job on the shelf as well!!
You really have done some nice work. Congratulations!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[NorthernVA]

That is one of the nicest conversions I have ever seen. It made the home look really good as well. I would kill for that Matco cabinet!!!! Great job on the shelf as well!!
You really have done some nice work. Congratulations!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

Thanks a lot for the kind words.

 

[NorthernVA]

So after three years with the conversion, I'm moving. Now someone else can enjoy it. I just purchased a new house with a two car garage. However.... There isn't a workshop. So it all begins again. Come September there will be a 24' x 12' dream workshop shed build. More pics to come...

 

[NorthernVA]

Hopefully it helps to sell the house... Goodbye old friend

 

[-Brent-]

Congrats! I loved following this one when you were doing it.

 

[blackhawk51]

The old place looks great as well as the new place! Can't wait to see what you do with the new space! I'm in NoVa also, Stafford to be exact.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Congrats! I never saw this thread back when you started it. Just gave it a read through, really nice job. I think the ROI in converting that space will really be noticed now that you are selling your house.

Best of luck with the move, and I can't wait to see your new shop go up!

 

[captain14]

Did you stay local to the area? I followed your build thread since the beginning.

I'm near College Park.

 

[AKADriver]

Hope your new place ends up as nice as the old one! Your new backyard looks a lot like mine in terms of topography. I've got about an 8x10 shed in that spot that I'd love to someday run power to.