My future garage location - Staking out where it will go

[DetachedGarage]

What methods do you guys use for visualizing where your garage will be located in your yard? I used sketchup and also ran around the yard putting reflectors in the ground

Let me know what you think about my latest video, and also would love some feedback on the Air conditioner, Drain from the wash bay, and Direction of the stairs.

Video Link

 

[jbwilkins]

I'm pretty good at visualizing how things will look, but I did go out an 'paint' the corners on the ground so I knew exactly where it would be in relationship to everything else....

 

[cvairwerks]

Good thing to do is wooden stakes and florescent mason’s line. Run the line about 2’ off the ground. Run stakes and lines for every fixed wall to get a feel for physical size. After that, marking paint for things like a lift, non-mobile benches, ect. Should give you a good feel for the layout and easy to adjust for when things don’t work right, long before you ever sign the build paperwork.

 

[DetachedGarage]

Good thing to do is wooden stakes and florescent mason’s line. Run the line about 2’ off the ground. Run stakes and lines for every fixed wall to get a feel for physical size. After that, marking paint for things like a lift, non-mobile benches, ect. Should give you a good feel for the layout and easy to adjust for when things don’t work right, long before you ever sign the build paperwork.

Thanks! I went with reflectors currently. I'll definitely think about doing the mason's lines when I get a more defined layout!

 

[Kaizen]

some thoughts. For the "washbay" pitch it towards the middle of the bay from both sides and out to the driveway area. With both roofs that area will be a problem. Talking about a drain with code enforcement sends up all kinds of red flags so be careful.
Personally i hate the loft bump out. Would rather see the footprint bigger and the loft with the same pitch and roof as the house. Those bumpouts typically scream added on.
Also check on what your code calls attached. Due to that roof plan they might have an issue and call this an attached garage. Just saying check.
I'd also move the garage so it is square to the house garage but not necessarily even with the edge of the house so you can avoid the ac and buried power. Those are expenses that you can and should avoid as it looks like you have the space.
verify if they consider it a detached garage with that roof setup if they require a setback from the house. Mine was 15 feet from all buildings.

 

[rburke65]

I used 2”x2”x24” stakes for my visual. At least one at each corner, and 2 for my door openings. I used them to define how large of a concrete apron in front of my garage/shop that would enable me to turn a vehicle around. Take into consideration the property line and a safe distance away to keep the inspectors happy. I moved them stakes more times than I could count, but I’m happy with my results.

 

[Falcon67]

Grade stakes and string. Stake it out, drive in, stake out doors, benches, large tools, etc. Draw it up on graph paper, take it out into the yard. You'll scratch off layout designs pretty quick.

 

[DetachedGarage]

some thoughts. For the "washbay" pitch it towards the middle of the bay from both sides and out to the driveway area. With both roofs that area will be a problem. Talking about a drain with code enforcement sends up all kinds of red flags so be careful.
Personally i hate the loft bump out. Would rather see the footprint bigger and the loft with the same pitch and roof as the house. Those bumpouts typically scream added on.
Also check on what your code calls attached. Due to that roof plan they might have an issue and call this an attached garage. Just saying check.
I'd also move the garage so it is square to the house garage but not necessarily even with the edge of the house so you can avoid the ac and buried power. Those are expenses that you can and should avoid as it looks like you have the space.
verify if they consider it a detached garage with that roof setup if they require a setback from the house. Mine was 15 feet from all buildings.

Great feedback!

12' wide continuous roof section to consider it attached. The planners were very happy that I came in to check before submitting plans for approval.

100% agree with you on pitching towards the center of the wash bay.