My New Shop

[NickPrime]

Well, as you can tell by the number associated with this post, I am new here. I have enjoyed all of the various posts in all of the categories a great deal. Some of you have some great stuff.

We moved back to Texas last year and are in the process of rebuilding our shop space. I have included a few pics of the process. I am in the process of building the mezzanine to eliminate dead floor space. My office will be up there too (no pics of it yet, sorry)

40x60x15 foundation

Knee deep in new mud.

Finished

Building is here! Get it unloaded!

Just cleared the chimney. Whew.

Up she goes.

All in a day's work, not bad.

Shut the door, I feel a draft.

Done. Now let's finish the inside.

 

[V-10 Killer]

That's a nice looking shop. Any special plans for the inside? I just had 670 cement blocks dropped off today, and your pics answered a question I've been wondering today. How far will the chute extensions reach on a cement truck... Looks like ~16' is doable. I wonder what their typical max is.

 

[Bib Overalls]

Nice! Everything is big in Texas.

 

[Red Car Garage]

looks great!

 

[IDASHO]

That's a nice looking shop. Any special plans for the inside? I just had 670 cement blocks dropped off today, and your pics answered a question I've been wondering today. How far will the chute extensions reach on a cement truck... Looks like ~16' is doable. I wonder what their typical max is.

If you are using blocks for your stemwall and/or walls, you are much better off getting a pumper.

 

[quarterstang86]

NIce digs. What company / brand building is that? Something local to you or did you work out the delivery some other way.

 

[Winmon]

Hey Nick! This is a great site huh? I was wondering how your shop was coming along.....

 

[V-10 Killer]

If you are using blocks for your stemwall and/or walls, you are much better off getting a pumper.

I was just talking in terms of putting the main slab down. The garage is 30' wide, and 36' deep. I was just wondering how far toward the back the chutes would reach since I can't drive next to the building due to excessive slope.

 

[NickPrime]

That's a nice looking shop. Any special plans for the inside? I just had 670 cement blocks dropped off today, and your pics answered a question I've been wondering today. How far will the chute extensions reach on a cement truck... Looks like ~16' is doable. I wonder what their typical max is.

Thanks! Presently, I am doing all of the electrical and air. Once done with that, then Lights. Then wall panels up to 8" painted white (gloss for ease of maintenance). After that, on the left rear quadrant, I am building a mezzanine 12'x30'. Across the back of the same quadrant, on the mezzanine will be my office/AutoCad/design studio (12'x16').

Once that is completed, then I will resume work on my two project cars. 1955 2 door 210 and a 1958 VW Bug.

 

[NickPrime]

Hey Nick! This is a great site huh? I was wondering how your shop was coming along.....

Slow but sure. Gotta get er done so I can get the Bug up and running and out of the way - more room for the 55 that way. How's things with you?

 

[NickPrime]

NIce digs. What company / brand building is that? Something local to you or did you work out the delivery some other way.

Fortunately, I work for a company here in the Metroplex (Garland, TX) that sells and erects metal buildings. The brand is an "American Buildings Company" building. Certainly not the cheapest, but I had it engineered to withstand 120 MPH winds (Costal Breeze). We are right in the path of Twister Alley and I don't want those sheets flying throuhg the house like a saw. Freight, uggh, about $1240 from Alabama. There are so many building manufacturers out there, you really need to shop it if you intend to build one. So many will sell you a flimsy shell if you're not careful.

 

[NickPrime]

Nice! Everything is big in Texas.

Thanks! Just moved back to Texas from De Queen Arkansas after 11 great years in the woods. Loved it there and miss my 7 acres of trees.

 

[Dave88LX]

Awesome! Regarding flimsy buildings, what are some things we should look for in construction and materials to know we are getting a good quality product?

 

[AGBill]

Good looking shop building!

I also have a building shell complete and am working on the interior electrical, air and lights. You can see where I am in this Garage Gallery, bottom of page 5 or top of page 6, look for AGBill.

I am framing an office, bath and compressor/utility room using steel studs, 10 X 25 feet, with light storage on a mezzanine above. Very similar to your project.

Isn't it amazing how many of us independently come up with identical solutions to similar garage issues?

 

[NickPrime]

Awesome! Regarding flimsy buildings, what are some things we should look for in construction and materials to know we are getting a good quality product?

Thanks Dave. I don't want to badmouth any competitor out there. Suffice it to say, regardless of what you purchase, Automobiles, Cameras, TV, Stereo or dog food, there are either sub-grade models with less to offer (amenities) or a lower priced version, including a metal shop building. The main thing to ask for is that it meet code for either the state you live in or its local authority. Also consider what you might hang from the rafters or other roof structure. Consider what may be placed on the roof too. Make certain that the contractor/builder or supplier have knowledge of snow loads and wind loads for your area. If all of these things are in the equation, the structure will be fine. Ask for a warranty indicating all of these items or statements that the building meets these requirements.