Opinions...

[Corins]

I've been all over the map on what to do with a garage placement, however considering it could be started next summer I need to decide. I haven't found out yet what the cost to me is going to be for relocating a power pole grounding wire, if any, however I have a new idea for a garage reno, expanding the one I have instead of tearing down and building from scratch.

Its pretty rough but you get the idea of location.

The new section is the part that shows as a red tin roof. Current garage is 18x26 and the new extension would be 16x24, and would completely avoid the hydro pole guide wire (which is in the picture).

What I was wondering is, if I went this route how much trouble would the joining of the 2 buildings be (new & old garage), with regards to settling of the ground during summer or winter months?

 

[rburke65]

I wouldn't think it would be an issue at all if the base was properly prepaired and compacted.

 

[ZRX61]

I'd move it so it was flush with the back wall of the existing garage, not the front.

 

[Corins]

I'd move it so it was flush with the back wall of the existing garage, not the front.

It will be 26x34 if I can get the poles grounding wire relocated without costing me, instead of a L shape. It depends what the power company says when I call them.

 

[Kevin54]

I'd move it so it was flush with the back wall of the existing garage, not the front.

x2. I think you could utilize your space better if it was that way.

And if need be you'd almost have enough turning room to get a car turned into the side garage without a bunch of jockying around.

 

[Wingnut65]

When I saw the layout, I thought you may have setback issues on the back line that makes it be that far from the back. If that is the case, I'd say leave it where it is and actually connect it to the existing house. That would give more floor space and eliminate that pocket that will just accumulate storage items.

Not sure if they will allow the power line over the house. That may need to also be relocated to the back wall of the addition.

 

[Corins]

The entire reason it is attached to the front half of the garage is because of the poles grounding wire that runs into my backyard, it is in the picture going from the pole to below the window in the old section of the garage, I can't exactly have that going in threw my wall and down into the floor of the garage by putting the new section of garage into the back half. And if they move the wire to another location I wouldn't have the layout in this way. If they move the wire the garage will look like this... (35x26 or 38x24)

That would give more floor space and eliminate that pocket that will just accumulate storage items.

That's pretty well what it would be for anyway, to store off season toys, while still leaving room to work in the garage.

 

[MScott]

The entire reason it is attached to the front half of the garage is because of the poles grounding wire that runs into my backyard,

Is that a grounding wire or a guy (support) cable? If it is just a grounding wire, it should be possible to move it. If it is a guy wire, it will be much more difficult since it is supporting the pole from side thrust forces. Not sure if this is possible, but the only way I could see it working is another (guyed) pole on the opposite side of the house with a cable running between them. I know they do this over roads, but whether it could be done over a house is questionable.

 

[38Chevy454]

Assuming that it is a ground wire, you will be far ahead to move it, even if it costs a small amount of money out of your pocket. That back lawn area you have in the first drawing is just wasted space and useless area, except to collect junk.

I suggest to make the garage as big as you can.

 

[slickgt1]

Have the ground wire moved. Small $$$$ in comparison for what you will spend, and how much better your layout will be.

 

[Corins]

I was originally under the impression it was a guy wire, however it does sage like in the first picture, which makes me think it may be a grounding wire.

 

[slickgt1]

Why don't you dig around that and take a pic of how its connected.

 

[darkk]

I don't know where your power in is, but If I could bury it and go underground I would. Actually I did...

 

[Zeke]

Ground wires should run straight down the pole and be protected. Guy wires should be taut. You need to contact the power company to find out what it is. Either way, w/o an easement, it should not be on your property. If there is an easement, you need to know that and can find out at the county hall of records or local building and planning dept.

 

[Kevin54]

Exactly what Milt stated. Guy wires will run on the property line unless htere is a problem and there is an easement for the Utility Company. In that case, if there is an easement, then you MAY be screwed from building at all. Before you make any plans, I would call the utility company and aske them if it can be moved.

Also another question, what type of wire is it? Heavy gage copper, twisted wire running down at an angle (which would be your guy wire)

Also you need to find what utility it is whether electric or cable. Cable companies rent pole space from electric companies to hang their stuff off of.

 

[Corins]

Also another question, what type of wire is it? Heavy gage copper, twisted wire running down at an angle (which would be your guy wire)

Sounds like I was originally right about it being a guy wire. When I get home later today I'll go out and have a better look, maybe I can see a grounding wire on the pole, might be on the opposite side facing away from my house.