TX 36x56 with attic

[jscoggin]

It has been a very long time in the works but ground was broken and framing is now well underway. I started a thread a little while back while trying to finalize details and it was a huge help thanks to the input from wonderful GJ members.

I figured I might as well start a progress thread now that the details have been put into motion. I'm not great at updating but I'll do my best to keep up if there is any interest. I know I love following other people's builds so I figured maybe someone would have interest in mine. Feel free to ask any questions.

Finalizing details
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=390815

Attic or no attic
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=404808

My initial 3d rendering
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Yay, stuff is starting

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[White_Hammer_Garage]

Looks great!

 

[LXCam]

Wow that's going on to be very nice. I imagine you're matching the exterior of the house right?

 

[jscoggin]

Looks great!

Thank you.

Wow that's going on to be very nice. I imagine you're matching the exterior of the house right?

Thank you. Yes, the lovely HOA requires it. Even at that, the second the framing started, we had neighborhood grumblings. It was fully expected but seeing as how I have city and HOA approval, they can be unhappy but it won't change anything. At least not for me but I have a feeling that the bylaws are going to be adjusted before long.

 

[MacTexas]

Good to be grandfathered in before the rules change. I'll bet the tax assessor is wringing his hands waiting for the next appraisal. A building that size will add lots to the value of your property.

 

[Spulen81]

Very nice, I really like the porch.

 

[vader1701]

Really nice

 

[billspit]

Man I couldn't afford your fence! Nice garage!!

 

[LXCam]

Thank you. Yes, the lovely HOA requires it. Even at that, the second the framing started, we had neighborhood grumblings. It was fully expected but seeing as how I have city and HOA approval, they can be unhappy but it won't change anything. At least not for me but I have a feeling that the bylaws are going to be adjusted before long.

It simply amazes why anyone would have an issue with it. She'll match the house and increase the entire neighborhoods evaluations. But like was just mentioned, good thing your getting yours done first before they change the bylaws. Good luck on the project, I'm looking forwards to the finished project.

 

[jscoggin]

Good to be grandfathered in before the rules change. I'll bet the tax assessor is wringing his hands waiting for the next appraisal. A building that size will add lots to the value of your property.

Yes, it is. Not so funny thing about the appraiser, she walked into the backyard on the very first day of framing. The government doesn't miss one second when pulling money out of your pocket.

Man I couldn't afford your fence! Nice garage!!

Me neither. This baby better last. I've never had a yard even remotely this size and the fence price tag was a shocker. They assure me that it will last 20 years, I sure hope they're right.

It simply amazes why anyone would have an issue with it. She'll match the house and increase the entire neighborhoods evaluations. But like was just mentioned, good thing your getting yours done first before they change the bylaws. Good luck on the project, I'm looking forwards to the finished project.

I knew there would be those people, there always are. Even so, every lot in our subdivision is at least an acre, the people that confuse me are the ones that buy such large lots and don't use them for anything.

The threat of changing the bylaws may be a boon for me. I just started a company that is building these shops and I've already had two new people from the subdivision contact me just from the Facebook thread. Unintended consequences of bitchy neighbors may be good for me and bad for them. The threat of change may get people to pull the trigger faster than they otherwise might have.

 

[jscoggin]

Good news - We're dried in, pretty exciting.

Bad news - Brick is back ordered, 6-8 weeks out, bummer.

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[jscoggin]

Progress has slowed considerably but is still plodding along.

Pardon the mess, it is by definition, 'a work in progress'. This picture is to show what I did for the staircase. I have made the cardinal sin, started moving stuff in before completing the shop. On one hand it has made things easier as I'm not having to walk back and forth between the garage and shop for tools constantly. On the other hand, I'm having to always move things around to get to where I need to be.

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Attic from top of stairs.

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Attic looking back at stairs.

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[jscoggin]

This was a good weekend, no new pictures to share but I was finally able to cut the cord(s), the shop is now on it's own power. Today was a good day too, the brick that has been back-ordered for weeks showed up, I can see the construction finish line in sight.

 

[YukonXL04]

Congrats! That's a big building! I'm just up 287 from you in south arlington. Fixing to be building a shop of my own. Would you mind If i PM you about building and pricing details since your local?

 

[jscoggin]

Congrats! That's a big building! I'm just up 287 from you in south arlington. Fixing to be building a shop of my own. Would you mind If i PM you about building and pricing details since your local?

PM sent.

 

[lethal-6]

Where did you get your truss? And how tall is your ceiling?

 

[jscoggin]

Where did you get your truss? And how tall is your ceiling?

My current interior height from floor to the bottom of truss is around 8'2". I'm expecting to have an 8' ceiling once I do drywall and a finished floor.