Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT My Mini Garagemahal

[fouckhest]

Wow, you are just smoking along now... those windows are exactly what I wanted to do too....I see his point about the "long wall" esthetic. I think he/you may be right that this looks better - it would work better on my layout too, now that I think about it. I don't know if I have a setback issue on that side tho.....I might.

Is your siding going to match the rest of the house or something different?

Is that vinyl siding over shingles?

They decided not to pull the shingles off?

Is the new shop actually attached to the house or free standing?

Hey Jagmadave, thanks for the comments, actually the windows were always planned, but going to the bigger size was just dumb luck based on lead time for the small windows.

I am going to do a board and batten siding on the garage walls and then a similar siding on the gable on the front

Yes, the vinyl is over the the existing shingles as 111R mentions below, he is absolutely correct in all regards, plus it will act as fire protection on for the house.

garage is fully attached, you'll see some photos in my next post of the inside.

Looking good! Congrats on the build.

Thanks, I'm super excited

My guess is that the shingles are possibly asbestos, which is why they may not have been dealt with when the siding went on. It can be done, but is costly as ACM removal companies use specialized protective measures and charge according. Old materials must be bagged and disposed of in a hazardous material landfill. If they're cedar or other type of wood, this isn't an issue.

100% correct, they are old shingles likely containing asbestos, so best to just leave them.

 

[fouckhest]

Wednesday build update.

Got home to find the windows are installed, shingles staged for install, people door installed, garage prepped for roll-up garage door and got the sign off from the inspect, lots of great things happening!

Obligatory "porch shot"
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3/4 shot with shingles, I really like how it ties into the house, yet just under the existing roof

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Some inside shots, the current garage door and my R32 actually give it some perspective, I might try and pull both mk4s into the new garage this weekend for a little photo op

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Untitled by fouckhest, on Flickr

 

[Trapps]

Great project!

 

[fouckhest]

Great project!

Thanks man, just looked through your thread, awesome projects! Your organization makes me a bit jealous!

 

[22lbchevelle]

Make sure the roofer doesn't forget kickout flashing at the instersection of the new roof to the house siding!

Good looking project.

 

[fouckhest]

Make sure the roofer doesn't forget kickout flashing at the instersection of the new roof to the house siding!

Good looking project.

Thanks, he definetly has something on the transition from the roof up to the house

Not a huge update, but did get shingles on the roof yesterday and installed the roll up door! They are going to come out and adjust it today, so I should have a space I can essentially seal up this weekend

Roof
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BigA$$ Door
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[M-technik-3]

Neat place, I am concerned about the tree that close to the structure suffering from the soil compacting and dying causing issues down the road.

Was that the master bedroom that lost the window and bath? Solar tube to make up from loss of natural light in the future? Looking forward to more updates.

 

[fouckhest]

Neat place, I am concerned about the tree that close to the structure suffering from the soil compacting and dying causing issues down the road.

Was that the master bedroom that lost the window and bath? Solar tube to make up from loss of natural light in the future? Looking forward to more updates.

The pecan tree is definitely a concern, I really struggled with what to do with it. I had it trimmed before the project began, I debated having it cut down, but it provides a ton of shade in the back yard and onto the back of the house, I just couldn't bring myself to do it (not to mention I was quoted almost $3k to cut down and remove) We actually didn't hit any roots when digging the footers, and it seems to continuing to do well, it produced pecans again this year, so it seems to be remaining healthy

That is actually one of the spare rooms and a bathroom, the window on the right was the original bathroom (previous owners added a second bathroom), we will be adding a 3ft x 2ft window where the previous was removed. The grand plan for the house is that spare room and bath will become the master suite.

That spare is now my parts/wheel storage room, so in the grand game of building jenga, when the garage is done, I will get my project car moved out of its current storage spot, which will become my parts warehouse, the spare bedroom will get demo'd and the mater bed/bath will become the next project. I definitely want to get some type of window back into that room, time will tell as the project unfolds, I am a huge believer in form follows function!

 

[M-technik-3]

Plans for heat and insulation in the garage? That's going to be a great space to work in!

 

[fouckhest]

Plans for heat and insulation in the garage? That's going to be a great space to work in!

Yes is the short answer....I think I am going to do a mini-split for the garage for certain, trying to decide if I will do a dual unit for the existing basement and the new garage, or keep it just in the new garage.

Insulation is on the list, but I haven't gotten around to that bit of research yet. I've thought about doing a spray foam on the ceiling, then going back and paint from the rafters up black, just for a cool look, but part of me also wants to finish the ceiling....the build out from here will likely be kinda slow as I have a few projects to knock off before I get into the interior (with the exception of sealing the floor). Fortunately where I live "winter" is short lived, we usually only get 30-45 days of "cold" which is lows in the 30s, highs in the upper 40s.

I am definitely open to any suggestions.

 

[111R]

Since you live in the Southeast like me, I highly recommend buying one of these high quality dehumidifiers for your basement/shop area.

https://crawlspace-diy.com/product-category/air-quality/

I got tired of buying the crummy ones from Lowes/Home Depot that only last a year or two. The Aprilaire unit is much higher quality and knocks down the humidity in the space when it's too cool in the basement during the Summer months for the A/C to stay on long enough to do the job.

 

[fouckhest]

Since you live in the Southeast like me, I highly recommend buying one of these high quality dehumidifiers for your basement/shop area.

https://crawlspace-diy.com/product-category/air-quality/

I got tired of buying the crummy ones from Lowes/Home Depot that only last a year or two. The Aprilaire unit is much higher quality and knocks down the humidity in the space when it's too cool in the basement during the Summer months for the A/C to stay on long enough to do the job.

I've actually got one of these: http://diamondproductsus.com/lgr-2500/

Works awesome!

 

[111R]

Same idea. Commercial quality vs. Home Depot special.

You could probably use a split ductless unit for your new space for cooling/heating, but realize that they're one step up from a window unit as far as lifespan.

The head of HVAC maintenance for the large manufacturing facility where I work gets a little frustrated with them when it's time for repairs. Parts are very specific to model number of the unit and everything's buried where it's hard to get to. If you get a heat/cool unit (heat pump) it won't do much under 40 unless it has heat strips, then you're heating with electricity, which can get pricey.

 

[jack stand]

Same idea. Commercial quality vs. Home Depot special.

You could probably use a split ductless unit for your new space for cooling/heating, but realize that they're one step up from a window unit as far as lifespan.

The head of HVAC maintenance for the large manufacturing facility where I work gets a little frustrated with them when it's time for repairs. Parts are very specific to model number of the unit and everything's buried where it's hard to get to. If you get a heat/cool unit (heat pump) it won't do much under 40 unless it has heat strips, then you're heating with electricity, which can get pricey.

Your heat pump and "split ductless" comments are completely opposite of my own experience, and thousands of other's.
This space could easily be handled by a mini split for 100% of heating, cooling AND dehumidification needs with no electric resistance "heat strips". With a little bigger compressor unit and another "head" (the inside wall hung unit) in the existing bsmt. that could be handled as well.
These mini split systems are not to be compared to the ducted heat pump systems that were put into almost every home built in the 80's and forward. Technology has advanced amazingly, and I've never known anyone satisfied with the "old" h/pumps where I've never known anyone not amazed by the new (to the US) mini split and the efficiency.

 

[fouckhest]

Not really an update, was a busy weekend, but did manage to Pull the blue car out into the new space and get the silver car washed and in there as well...super excited to see how things look once the lift posts are installed and get some tools out there

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[fouckhest]

Well, got a bit of bad news early in the week, but really speaks to the integrity of my builder...

He came over to discuss the window that he will be replacing, after that we went to the garage to discuss a few things, including the apron at the garage entrance and getting a small sidewalk to the people do....long/short, it came out he wasn't happy with the floor, apparently they didn't do the slope correctly and didnt dig what i call the pits for the lift posts....so yesterday the removed 2/3 of the floor....

I expect I will talk to him today and find out when we will pour concrete, again! lol


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[Arclitgold]

Wow. That’s one great contractor! Most would just leave it


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[fouckhest]

Wow. That’s one great contractor! Most would just leave it

Agreed, he will get nothing but glowing reviews and referrals from me!

 

[M-technik-3]

Nice to hear someone with a upstanding builder vs some of the horror stories we hear. I was expecting the worst,

 

[Notgrownup]

Very stand up guy to own up and doing the best thing for the customer.

 

[fouckhest]

Nice to hear someone with a upstanding builder vs some of the horror stories we hear. I was expecting the worst,

Very stand up guy to own up and doing the best thing for the customer.

Thanks guys!

We actually spoke again yesterday and he wanted me to make the call, but was debating tearing out that remaining portion just to make sure it was all perfect. After we spoke last night, I decided to leave that and have him pour the extra 3yds of concrete as a larger apron and my side walk over to the people door.

Hopefully pouring again next week.

 

[fouckhest]

Concrete round 2 complete, poured the second part of the floor on Friday, came out really nice, I am really enjoying the polished look, hopefully it will look good with the Covershield U140, still debating doing just the clear, or possibly using a little color? Thoughts/opinions?

We will be pouring the apron and the sidewalk around to be man door soon, he needs to move some dirt around and get it packed down a little more in the driveway area

Couple update photos

Concrete round 2 by fouckhest, on Flickr

Concrete round 2 by fouckhest, on Flickr

My girls were happy to have their backyard back, had to keep them out of there all day Friday just to be sure it was cured all the say, it was chilly here Friday/Friday night

Concrete round 2 by fouckhest, on Flickr

Concrete round 2 by fouckhest, on Flickr

 

[Jagmandave]

Time to install the lift!

Are you doing your own electrical works?

 

[fouckhest]

Time to install the lift!

Are you doing your own electrical works?

Super excited for the lift, need to wait ~10days for the concrete to cure, then will apply the U140, then cleanup/paint the lift, then install. I don't really have a specific need for it, or power to it, so the time will be good for the concrete to cure.

I am going to do as much electrical as I can, I've been looking into permitting, planning out my needs and such recently, I need to get it all put on paper soon so I can finalize everything.

 

[Jagmandave]

The day you turn the lights on, that's when it becomes real!

 

[fouckhest]

The day you turn the lights on, that's when it becomes real!

super excited for that day!

 

[fouckhest]

Almost forgot to throw up a couple photos from yesterday, builder got my french drain and gutter drain buried under the driveway and did some grading, still need to clean up the base of the driveway when we pour the apron, but its progress.

Hopefully going to get some grass seed out Thursday when this rain settles down a bit.

Grading by fouckhest, on Flickr

Grading by fouckhest, on Flickr

 

[Arclitgold]

Looks great!


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[Jagmandave]

How's it coming?

 

[fouckhest]

How's it coming?

Been at a bit of a standstill unfortunately, mostly waiting on siding and supplies to finish up. Which bitter sweetly, this has allowed me more time to look at the new (2nd) pour of concrete and the more I look the less happy I become. That being said my builder and I need to have a talk this week....

Although, I do have grass coming up in the small area beside the garage....so I've got that going for me!

 

[fouckhest]

Small update, siding got dropped off today, one step closer.

I did talk with my builder about the concrete, in his typical stand up way, he offered to either tear it out and re-pour, or compensate me in some other way, still debating, but I am leaning towards enlisting him for some electrical work to speed up my timeline to get the garage usable. Open to opinions if anyone has them, but my thought process is once I get the garage setup I really won't notice a couple small imperfections in the floor.

Also, decided to follow suite with most and start adding some regular garage content to this thread, so....took advantage of black Friday at our friends Harbor freight and picked up their 20 Ton H-frame press, which has been tough to come by since COVID hit. I actually purchased the SWAG Offroad Finger break kit back in the spring thinking the press would be easy to get at any time, joke was on me

Got the press assembled on Friday (air over hydraulic jack coming soon, they were out of stock)
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Then was looking at where I could put it in my existing work space, which motivated me to finally update my grinder stand to incorporate my second bench grinder I picked up from my dad when he cleaned out his old shop post divorce, so here are some photos of that little project

Existing base (had already cut the studs off and trimmed one end
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New base for both grinders
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New base welded on
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Grinders bolted up
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Side projects by fouckhest, on Flickr

Finally, fab tool area cleaned up! I love buying new tools for many reason, but one huge one for me is finding out how efficient I can be with my space

Side projects by fouckhest, on Flickr

Side projects by fouckhest, on Flickr

 

[Jagmandave]

I don't use my HF 20 t press a lot, but boy when you need it it sure is handy! On mine I shortened the back half of the legs so it would sit up closer to the wall. It's still plenty solid and doesn't move when I'm using it. It's rare that I would have something big enough that I would need it away from the wall. But I don't have the room that you do.....

Your shop looks great....I'm so envious of your space - and tools! I have the twin to that SS tool box and I really like it.

I agree with you about the concrete flaws.....unless it's something structural or really obvious, I doubt you'll even notice it once you're in and working in there.

do you plan to do a coating, or racedeck or something?

I'd see if you can get a big apron in front of that garage door out of him instead.

Is that an Audi V-8? Doing timing chains?

 

[fouckhest]

I've actually thought about putting that press on some sort of a slide system for when it moves into the new shop....

I love that Kobalt tool box, its been great!

My original plan was to epoxy the floor, then the cost of that really started to outweigh the benefit, so my plan has been to use this: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442869

Seems to be good stuff from all the users feedback thusfar.

4ft Apron is already in the works/plans, that was why I was leaning towards the electrical....

That is an Audi 4.2 v8, it is going into my project car, chains will certainly get done before it gets final assembled.

 

[fouckhest]

Small, but rather encouraging update, builders were out yesterday to put up siding, got both large walls done, trim done around the windows also, not sure if they will be back today or not.

Going to be doing a "board and batten" siding, any opinions on batten spacing? I am thinking due to the size of the walls that every 24" will make it look, "less busy," any thoughts opinions?

Siding by fouckhest, on Flickr

Siding by fouckhest, on Flickr

Also, will be getting materials to build my shed roof back behind the garage wall with no windows. Planning to build out ~8ft, full length from the back garage wall to the fence, this will be use to store my lawn mower, gasoline power tools, shovels, rakes, etc., also planning to put my air compressor under that so it is outside of my work space, but still covered and secure.

 

[jh87]

I've actually thought about putting that press on some sort of a slide system for when it moves into the new shop....

I put my HF press on a set of these casters:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B085MGHVB3/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Moves around easily and isn’t any less stable than sitting on the floor.

 

[fouckhest]

I put my HF press on a set of these casters:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B085MGHVB3/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Moves around easily and isn’t any less stable than sitting on the floor.

Cool, good to know, I will keep that in mind once I get to the point where it finds a home in the new garage.

 

[Craig Balzer]

fouckfest

Great use of space -- very efficient.

I like the double-mounted grinders. How difficult is it to spin the stand 180 to get the "other" grinder up front?

Craig

 

[Boosted1]

Looks good!

 

[Notgrownup]

I like the Grinder idea as well. I am going to be trying some new storage ideas out when I get my welder...

 

[fouckhest]

fouckfest

Great use of space -- very efficient.

I like the double-mounted grinders. How difficult is it to spin the stand 180 to get the "other" grinder up front?

Thanks Craig, its rather easy, there are two rotors welded together at the bottom of the wheel, so with all that weight it rolls quite easily.

Craig

Looks good!

Thanks Boosted!

I like the Grinder idea as well. I am going to be trying some new storage ideas out when I get my welder...

Appreciate it, if you cant find an old steel wheel for cheap, another option is a brake drum from a big rig/dump truck, they work well. Either way, these are great scrap yard material projects.