My new socket systems garage build

[mastech08]

I would like to share my garage build for everyone to see and enjoy, Last year i decided that i was going to build me a garage, I was looking at all the different build options out there pole,stick,steel,block and i got on here and found a build thread that i really really liked d110pickup. After seeing his build i decided that is what i was going to do. I purchased a kit from socket systems. My building is going to be 30x40x12 gable type roof with a 12x16 attached to the side.
Now i just need to figure out how to get my pic on here

 

[mastech08]

i am havin a problem uploading the pics, loads about half way them stops will try agian later

 

[mastech08]

Looks like the pics are downloading now. here are some of the foundation

 

[green.bubbly]

I almost went with the socket system as well but in the end, I did not. Sadly, I forgot why but I don't think it was anything bad about that system. Looks pretty simple to erect.

Keep the pics coming.

 

[mastech08]

here are some more of the foundation work, i used a 18'' auger on my brothers tractor to dig all the peir holes. I used a shovel to dig the footer all the way around, it took me a day and 1/2 to dig foot my shovel broke on th last one.

 

[mastech08]

some pic of the forms, I didnt take as many pics as i would like too. i used 1/2 rebar around the footer and wire mesh under the slab

 

[mastech08]

this was an exciting day after all that hard work i put into getting it ready for the concrete, i finally got to watch some one else work. lol I had hardly any help with this project so far. It took 37 yards of concrete. 4000 psi i decided not to go with the fiber mesh for a smoother finish.

 

[mastech08]

some more of the slab after the form boards where removed and some back fill. here is a pic of my brothers tractor, he let me barrow it for about a month, i would still be digging if i didnt have it

 

[mastech08]

These were taking after i applied the sealer. I used cure and seal from arts

 

[mastech08]

Here are some pics of the tilt up plate that were supplied by socket systems

 

[colt zantop]

lookin good! keep those pics coming!

 

[mastech08]

This was a really exciting moment, lifting the first frame with the trail blazer. I was amazed at how big it looked once the frame was up. i managed to get 2 frames up yesterday. I only get one full day a week to work on it between work and the kiddos. this is the up to date pics hopefully i can get the other four frames up this coming week

 

[csargents1546]

Nice work so far!!! Keep the pics coming.

 

[Bevis]

nice work, keep them pics coming.

 

[monkeyplasm]

Youy didn't start with the end-most tilt-up frame? How do you plan on raising the end frame (furthest away in the latest pics)?

 

[green.bubbly]

Man, I wish I had a brother with a tractor...

 

[green.bubbly]

Youy didn't start with the end-most tilt-up frame? How do you plan on raising the end frame (furthest away in the latest pics)?

From what I read prior to erecting my building, it seems that erecting the middle bays is the way it should be done.

 

[nathank]

Looking good. I'll be watching.

 

[Tman]

Looked at the socket system years ago. May still use it for an addition. Thanks.

 

[MyKingdom]

Great job...Keep the pictures coming

 

[mastech08]

Youy didn't start with the end-most tilt-up frame? How do you plan on raising the end frame (furthest away in the latest pics)?

Instead of pulling all the frames in the same direction i have to pull 3 from the rear and 3 from the front, Doing it this way i had to start in the middle to erect the frames. The end frame will tilt up from the rear.

 

[mastech08]

Great job...Keep the pictures coming

Thank you, i hope to get more done this week

 

[monkeyplasm]

Instead of pulling all the frames in the same direction i have to pull 3 from the rear and 3 from the front, Doing it this way i had to start in the middle to erect the frames. The end frame will tilt up from the rear.

Gotcha. I thought I had seen all the tilt-up anchor bases were pointing the same direction, meaning the frames would all tilt up from the same direction.

Looking forward to more progress.

 

[walker450]

Awesome build! Thanks for all the pics. I didn't know there was anything like this available.

And I am that brother with the tractor LOL. Sometimes I think my brother puts more hours on my tractor than me LOL!! (I have a Kubota 2350).

 

[mastech08]

Awesome build! Thanks for all the pics. I didn't know there was anything like this available.

And I am that brother with the tractor LOL. Sometimes I think my brother puts more hours on my tractor than me LOL!! (I have a Kubota 2350).

Thats funny it only had 12 hrs on it when i got it. i think it had 27 hrs when i took it back to him

 

[walker450]

Rofl!

 

[mastech08]

I got the end wall frame up today, here are some pics of frame assembled on the ground before i pulled it up.

 

[mdbeck1]

I got the end wall frame up today, here are some pics of frame assembled on the ground before i pulled it up.

interesting brackets. I don't think I've ever seen any like that.

Looks like you're making progress. Keep the pics coming.

 

[airmissle]

Very nice. Keep the pics coming.

 

[Catalyze]

Very nice effort so far!
I hope the weather is on your side since it seems to be a bit volitile lately.
Craig

 

[central1ny]

Nice job so far. Do you pier holes go down to the frost line? Do you plan on attaching the garage to your house? I am in the planning stage of my garage build and really like the idea of socket systems but want to attach garage to home.

 

[mastech08]

Nice job so far. Do you pier holes go down to the frost line? Do you plan on attaching the garage to your house? I am in the planning stage of my garage build and really like the idea of socket systems but want to attach garage to home.

It's a monolithic (floating) slab, this kind of slab doesn't need to be at frost level. The peir box's are 30'' inch deep from the ground add 6' to the top of the slab makes it 36'' total.
No it's not attached to my house, i dont see why you couldn't though.
Check out d110pickup his build sold me on socket systems

 

[SiGmA_X]

Looks pretty sweet sir. Sub'd!

 

[mastech08]

All six frames are up
now i have to figure out how i want to frame the 12x16 on the side

 

[fergus]

Nice! I'll be following this one for sure! I plan on doing one myself...eventually.

 

[jhn9840]

Great build can't wait to see how it ends up. Very nice JD your brother has there as well. Please keep us updated.

jhn9840
John

 

[SpyderJL]

Looks good, did socket systems provide any of the drawings/plans for the foundation and structure?
Keep the pics coming!

 

[65cayne]

Any updates on this one?

 

[fergus]

Yeah...what's happening? Anything?

 

[47p2]

Amazing, nothing like that here in the UK