Submitting for building permit soon 26x27

[CROmech]

Hello everyone I need help.

I have made a post in the past of a potential design and layout for a garage, and I have come up with a plan and I am almost ready to submit for the building permit. I would just like some insight before I submit.

The proposed plan is for 26 wide and 27 deep -this accounts for 25 wide and 26 deep interior dimensions. I would like a two post lift on one side and enough room on the other side of the garage to fit a car. According to my measurements, this should be OK. The hoist post will be 2 feet off the wall. I’m not going to have too much on the side walls. I have a separate area where I can store a lot of stuff so mainly I will have my toolbox and a workbench in the garage. I plan on getting an old Ford F250 and I would like room on the other side of the garage for maybe another smaller truck or car. What do you guys think?

I’m thinking about installing an 18 x 9 rollup door.

Minimum ceiling height will be 13.7 inches.

Also, what side should I put the lift on?

Here is a sketch I drew of the garage layout. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Overboost44]

My initial thought is that if you have 4' on either side of that 18' door, you will have to come in and turn right to get lined up for the lift. Also multiples of 4' minimize waste. No way to go 28' wide and have 2-10' roll up doors?

 

[JuncleJohn]

Why a roll up vs an in insulated overhead door? Also, 26 wide will be pretty tight with a lift. Especially if you want to park a full size truck next to it. Do you have room to go 30’ wide?
John

 

[Captain Spaulding]

My shop is 32’ exterior depth. That comes to about 31’ interior. My super crew, short bed F250 is right at 21-8” with a hitch in place. It’s a pretty snug fit with a toolbox in front of the truck. I designed the building so there is no post in front of the truck to give me the extra 6” between truck and toolbox. If I just barely clear the door pulling it in, there is room to move between the truck and toolbox, but not a lot. That’s with it so tight I can’t walk between the rear of the truck and the door. At 26’ interior depth, I would think it would be very tight.

Fortunately, the door where I pull the truck in is 8ft from the end of the building. That leaves me room for my workbench and some working space alongside the truck.

I also have a 20ft bass boat I store in there. With the trailer tongue and motor raised, it’s very tight. While it may not be an issue for you, a larger depth might make the building more attractive to a future buyer.

I would not go less than 32’ exterior depth unless it’s for storage only.

I would go with two 10’ doors, with one aligned with the lift.

As to width, 2ft between the post and wall isn’t enough IMO. If you park a truck on the lift, you won’t be able to open the passenger door, and the mirror will keep you from walking past on that side.

ETA: The header for the 18’ door may need to be substantially heavier than what would be required with two smaller doors. Two 10x10 doors will cost about the same as an 18x9. The extra money for the header will likely push the cost of one big door higher than two taller doors.

 

[Firebrick43]

At least do 28'x28'.

Going 26 x 27 is going to result in so much waste and you will spend nearly the same on materials to throw away anyways since every thing is sold 4'x8'

 

[JuncleJohn]

Bigger is always better. I would prefer at least 30‘ by 30’ for what you have planned. The attached garage on my house is 26’ deep and is pretty snug for my 2500 Ram.

John

 

[CROmech]

Thank you everyone.

Unfortunately this is the maximum size I can go.

With 26’ wide, would a single door on the lift side be ideal I guess? I can also go with a custom size single door, maybe 20’ or more…..

 

[CROmech]

My shop is 32’ exterior depth. That comes to about 31’ interior. My super crew, short bed F250 is right at 21-8” with a hitch in place. It’s a pretty snug fit with a toolbox in front of the truck. I designed the building so there is no post in front of the truck to give me the extra 6” between truck and toolbox. If I just barely clear the door pulling it in, there is room to move between the truck and toolbox, but not a lot. That’s with it so tight I can’t walk between the rear of the truck and the door. At 26’ interior depth, I would think it would be very tight.

Fortunately, the door where I pull the truck in is 8ft from the end of the building. That leaves me room for my workbench and some working space alongside the truck.

I also have a 20ft bass boat I store in there. With the trailer tongue and motor raised, it’s very tight. While it may not be an issue for you, a larger depth might make the building more attractive to a future buyer.

I would not go less than 32’ exterior depth unless it’s for storage only.

I would go with two 10’ doors, with one aligned with the lift.

As to width, 2ft between the post and wall isn’t enough IMO. If you park a truck on the lift, you won’t be able to open the passenger door, and the mirror will keep you from walking past on that side.

ETA: The header for the 18’ door may need to be substantially heavier than what would be required with two smaller doors. Two 10x10 doors will cost about the same as an 18x9. The extra money for the header will likely push the cost of one big door higher than two taller doors.

The truck will be farther from the wall. The post will be 2’ from the wall. The truck is over 1’ from the post so i’ll have over 3’ from truck to wall.

 

[CROmech]

My initial thought is that if you have 4' on either side of that 18' door, you will have to come in and turn right to get lined up for the lift. Also multiples of 4' minimize waste. No way to go 28' wide and have 2-10' roll up doors?

Unfortunately 26x27 is max allowed by the city.