My final phase. the Garage.

[Hardware]

Almost done with the electric and insulation. Drywall hopefully in April. I did pick up a used 9k Challenger Lift so I have to install that too.. other than that, Its been a Long slow winter..

 

[rwhite692]

Great looking home you have there, and the garage is going to be sweet! -Rob

 

[autoist]

Can't wait to see this view with the new garage!

 

[Hardware]

Updates: Finished the Electric, Insulation.. got my 2 inspections and now were onto drywall... the outside is finally coming together.. I ended up doing the stonework veneer myself and it turned out pretty good....

 

[Hardware]

couple more interior shots.. tapers should be finishing up on Tuesday...

 

[cdrewferd]

Great looking space. Quite the transformation from when you first moved into the house.

 

[rieferman]

I'm going to have to check out your store in Hatboro sometime!

Very nice.. I like how the house sort of shields the back yard and makes it look private back there.

Btw, did you happen to see how the tapers managed the transition next to beams? I have a bunch of exposed beams/posts that I have to work around, would love to know if you noticed any special tricks.

 

[Hardware]

Btw, did you happen to see how the tapers managed the transition next to beams? I have a bunch of exposed beams/posts that I have to work around, would love to know if you noticed any special tricks.

They taped at the edge next to the beam. Im going to put 1/4 round at the transition point.

 

[jamesemery728]

Bucks County, PA, hmm...

Anywhere near the Buck Motor Speedway? Tractor Pulls, Mud Bogs, Demolition Derby's? All from another life, a long time ago.

 

[Chuckleins]

Nope -
The "Buck" is in sothern Lancaster County - Bucks County is north of Philly

 

[thomask]

Nice work.

Did you teach yourself stone masonry?

Maybe I missed it, but what is the width of your entire house now? Are you getting close to setbacks?

 

[Hardware]

I couldnt get in touch with the mason so i decided to tackle it myself.. it was pretty easy.. laid it all out on the floor and transfered it to the the wall.. i will measure check out the plans to see how wide it is but im right inside the building envelope.

 

[Hardware]

Interior painted last week and we finished up the t8's. here is the link
August was a slow month.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42811

 

[HAMAR]

I love your house and garage, beautiful job

p.s. are you located near New Hope ?

 

[Hardware]

Thank you for the compliment...
I am about 5 miles from New Hope.

 

[larryv]

Looks Great! Beautiful home also. Enjoy

 

[HAMAR]

Thank you for the compliment...
I am about 5 miles from New Hope.

I just had to ask because my sister, who is from Iceland, lives in New Hope.

 

[Hardware]

Thanks Larry...

New Hope is a great area. ever been for a visit? great place to sit and have a beer and watch Bikes, cars, people go by. Alot of Hot Chicks Hang there... (So i hear.... i never noticed) LOL

 

[Hardware]

We pushed the Buick out of the old garage yesterday.
Its nice to see a car finally on the lift..

 

[Tazfink]

Love Old Fashioned Hardware Stores.

The kind with the wood floors that creak when you walk on them... Helpfull people, and there is a "smell" of an old hardware store. Not a "stink" smell but the smell of tools, hardware (not you), electrical & gas powered items and other assorted paraphenailia. You don't get that in a big box store.

Just my opinion.

 

[Hardware]

Been a while since I updated this.. I ended up putting a Rustoleum epoxy floor in. I used the industrial version. Very Happy

 

[Hardware]

Here is a couple shots after 2 coats of Epoxyshield Clear. It really brought this floor to life.

 

[colt zantop]

very nice...floor looks great!

 

[Hardware]

Thanks Colt

I Started moving some stuff over to the new garage. Stuff that Ive been aquiring over the years. Originally I had plans for the "Garage Mahal look" but Money is tight so we are going with the "Old Working shop look".. I found a trans table with a drain for $50 on Craigslist. I love craigslist!

 

[Hardware]

The kind with the wood floors that creak when you walk on them... Helpfull people, and there is a "smell" of an old hardware store. Not a "stink" smell but the smell of tools, hardware (not you), electrical & gas powered items and other assorted paraphenailia. You don't get that in a big box store.

Just my opinion.

"The smell part"
I get that often when customers walk in. Alot of them say it Brings back memories of coming in with their father etc.
I pretty much narrowed it down to the wood floors and fertilizer. But we did have a fat guy who worked for us who had a certain smell.. never could figure that one out..

 

[E.rodz]

nice build so far did you pour tubes in the floor for radiant heat? keep up the great work.

 

[69satelite]

The kind with the wood floors that creak when you walk on them... Helpfull people, and there is a "smell" of an old hardware store. Not a "stink" smell but the smell of tools, hardware (not you), electrical & gas powered items and other assorted paraphenailia. You don't get that in a big box store.

Just my opinion.

just at the knack hardware and lounge

 

[ZRX61]

"The smell part"
I get that often when customers walk in. Alot of them say it Brings back memories of coming in with their father etc.
I pretty much narrowed it down to the wood floors and fertilizer.

Lean how to bottle it & retire on the proceeds

 

[Hardware]

nice build so far did you pour tubes in the floor for radiant heat? keep up the great work.

I ended up not doing radiant heat in the garage. Crappy Economy..!!!

 

[Hardware]

Lean how to bottle it & retire on the proceeds

The smell of burning tire Rubber would be awesome. "Burnout in a can"

 

[55chevrolet]

measurments of upper floor

hi .sorry to bust in on your thread .like your upper floor design, doing one of my own 20x40 in a large post frame building . A COUPLE QUESTIONS FOR YOU .what are your floor joists 2x8.2x10 ?how far apart ? how wide to post in center ?does it seem stable ? what flooring ie, osb .plywood ,thickness etc ? any help would be great thanks .daryl

 

[Hardware]

Re: measurments of upper floor

Daryl,
2x10 joists 16" on center. center beam is engineered approx 4" x 14" and the joists are hung off of it and are about 14' long. 3/4 plywood floor. its Very stable. dont move a bit.

 

[Hardware]

Been a while since i updated. here is a shot from the street. Project is almost finished. have some outside trim work to do and the driveway to finish.
Hopefully this year!

 

[Hardware]

A Couple of recent interior shots.. Its amazing on how full it gets.

In one of the pics you can see the Snap-on tool box I picked up for $1500 from a guy who needed cash. right up my ally!

 

[Small Engine]

1500. You stole that box. That garage looks great.

 

[Hardware]

1500. You stole that box. That garage looks great.

Its not perfect, but my buddy is a snap on dealer and says it was a Great Deal so i grabbed it. Thanks for the compliment

 

[warrenlord]

what a house!!

 

[Hardware]

Thank You..

 

[Adam@theHoffmanGroup]

Its not perfect, but my buddy is a snap on dealer and says it was a Great Deal so i grabbed it. Thanks for the compliment

That explains the Computer "desk". That is not normally a box you see off a truck! I have the same one (except it is an older rainbow) in my garage for my computer!

 

[Hardware]

That explains the Computer "desk". That is not normally a box you see off a truck! I have the same one (except it is an older rainbow) in my garage for my computer!

Right! thats the box that a snap on dealer would have on his truck.
I picked that one up first. My craftsman is rustin away on the right.