Thought i would bust in here and get any advice before tamping and pouring the crete. Shed is 10x20 beside the house. elevation was a challange as i am on a major hill and space is limited by the grade of property, The shop will be used as a woodworking shop and storage when complete. I have a two car Garage attached to house . I found that i was soo out of grade when i framed for concrete that i am forced to pour a wall on higher levels so i dont have to build it up beside the house. Got advice from a few friends and this is what we came up with...All input welcome. Thanks! RCR
New shed project
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chrislehr
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What kind of permit BS did you need to do to pour concrete? Is that retaining wall on the property line? Here (austin, TX) we couldnt pour a "permanent structure" within 5 feet of prop line.
rieferman
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how much retaining is that retaining wall designed to do? From the pic (which can be deceiving I admit) I wonder if that galvanized metal will be strong enough to hold back that big hill..
My property line is at top of hill. Im on 2 acres of hill here in the middle of woods
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The hill was already cut into before i put the retaining wall up. the metal is heavy gauge from a silo and i cant imagine it will ever be a problem. it will be filled with drainage so i think im safe Thanks!
sammerdog
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Cool garage RCR. One suggestion for your shed....
....even if you don't anticipate running electric to it ever, it may still be a good idea to drop a 1.5" or 2" length of conduit up through the footing/floor a foot or so over from the service door's location. That way if you decide you want electrical service in a few years, you already have access.
Otherwise, it looks like you have your arms wrapped around your build nicely!
....even if you don't anticipate running electric to it ever, it may still be a good idea to drop a 1.5" or 2" length of conduit up through the footing/floor a foot or so over from the service door's location. That way if you decide you want electrical service in a few years, you already have access.
Otherwise, it looks like you have your arms wrapped around your build nicely!
cdrewferd
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Good looking garage. Interesting that you're pouring concrete for a shed. Most people just build it on skids.
On a side note, how do you like your Spirit ST? I'm thinking about getting one and looking for peoples opinions on them.
On a side note, how do you like your Spirit ST? I'm thinking about getting one and looking for peoples opinions on them.
cdrewferd :Thanks for the reasuring comments ! The sprint is an awsome ride! I have owned 6 bikes and this one is the most fun, Sport touring is a great way to see the country and riding this is a pleasure! read up on them and you'll be sold!
sammerdog:, I will be putting the Electrical in the shed before i pour I only have two 15amp circuts accessible but this should be enough
Vernmotor
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Dam nice shed !!! thumb up
thomask
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RCR:
Nice garage and a super shed you built there.
Everyone needs a shed and you have built one to last.
Nice garage and a super shed you built there.
Everyone needs a shed and you have built one to last.
Eds_tls
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Nice Triumph
Motofixxer
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For anyone's future reference...I think if I was building that retaining wall I would have used more posts closer together, sunk them down at least 4' tipping the wall slightly uphill. I would have also moved the wall a little farther from the shed. It will probably work the way it is. But I have seen the forces that kind of a hill can exert on walls over time. I am no landscaper or wall builder...just a thinker and a doer. As for the walls for the slab, it's hard to tell how far they go down. But I think I would have some horizontal pins going from the slab into the walls tying them together. As well as some 3\4 rebar or something larger going vertical in the walls 2-3 feet down into the dirt. Just to make sure nothing moves anywhere. Some of that is for frost issues I have locally but its just minimal materials and time but helps overall, down the road. It's a nice shed though overall. I wouldn't mind working in there at all. As long as it's heated and air conditioned with plenty of refreshments nearby.