New from N. Idaho

[Majordisorder]

With kids out on their own, I started building a new garage with apartment last October. Carpenter by trade so not new to construction and doing the complete project pretty much solo. Was drawn to this site while researching ideas and blown away by all the info. Hope to learn here and of course add to the entertainment as well. Might as well try a photo while I'm here.

 

[HOTFR8]

Welcome to the GJ.

 

[Majordisorder]

Thanks for the welcome HOTFR8. From the other side of the planet even!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Welcome to the GJ, enjoy..

 

[GroverDill]

Howdy, I am new also, and from North Idaho too!

 

[Majordisorder]

GroverD, I go through Rathdum all the time, from north of Priest River. I see you have a lift in your shop, might be ordering one soon.

 

[GroverDill]

I do there is a guy local in post falls that sells them. 2300 is what I paid it is ALI certified and rated to 10k

I found him on CL

North of Priest River, that's damn near Canada!

 

[pbrownsd]

Hey, I live in Hayden! Not to hijack the post but I'm considering building my own shop and have a few questions. Do you guys know approx sq ft cost for concrete pad in this area? This part I would need to hire out. Also, how tall would side walls need to be to accommodate a lift?

 

[HOTFR8]

Thanks for the welcome HOTFR8. From the other side of the planet even!

I guess that was a surprise to find a global welcome.

 

[GroverDill]

I have no idea, I bought this place with he shop already done, all I have added is my lift. I have about 12.5' from bottom of the truss to the floor.

 

[Majordisorder]

Greetings pbrownsd, you are pretty close, i go through Hayden occasionally. Concrete pads can really vary depending on what you want and the site you have. You could get plenty of ideas from shop builds right here on GJ, then get estimates from a contractor in your neighborhood.