Detached Garage / Shop Build - 24x32

[kulangot]

These are the fluorescent fixtures I used - T8 so much better than the run of the mill ones.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lithonia...rip-Light-TL-2-32-MVOLT-1-4-GEB10IS/205911974

 

[chappysfj40]

I think u even need less lights are to cover same area

 

[S4Cruiser]

I built a similar garage in 2002 - even did the same type of trusses. Mine was 27 x 37 IIRC

I put two huge fans in the gables to move hot air and fumes out. Did not do a ridge vent to make the fan's work better. Also no point in a ridge vent if you don't run drywall as all of the heat goes right up and out in the winter.

I also put an industrial kitchen fan in the back right corner wired up to a motion sensor light. This was my welding area, when you walked into that area the light kicked on and so did the fan. Right over my welding table.

In the other corner I had a pellet stove mounted 18 inches off the ground with a wall mount fan to blow the heat around. Worked great.

I ran a combination of industrial grade fluorescent and incandescent. These days I'd mix it with LED's

I mounted the fluorescent lights in the corners at a 45 degree angle to shine into the room.

Run shop air to the outside of the door so you can work outside with the door closed and still have air and electricity. Nice when it's hot or cold and you want to keep the main door shut.

I'd also run the foil backed sheathing - I have it in my house, keeps the temps much cooler in the summer.

http://www.buildgp.com/thermostat-radiant-barrier-osb

Great ideas!

The T8s you linked are very similar to the ones I was planning to run 4' vs 8'.

I ordered a variable speed shutter mount exhaust fan that will be installed in the rear gable for fume / exhaust control. The specs indicate it can turn over the entire garage air in ~5 minutes.

Also ordered 2 air king 24" oscillating ceiling mount fans that will be installed in switched receptacles. Each one moves 5600 cfm so that should help keeping the air moving.

Unfortunately the room is already sheathed so no go on the foil backed product...it is slick though. The entire garage will be insulated and dry walled so that should help keep the heat/cool in/out.

 

[mtweller]

This should sum up how I feel

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Lol. So many good ideas.

 

[kulangot]

Are you wiring it yourself? I was able to get the power company to run power to mine for free when I showed them how many 220 outlets I was going to run and that it was going to have heat and AC. I was way back in my back yard and would have been a pain to dig a trench. They did it for me. Only downside was that it had it's own meter and there was a small monthly meter fee. Ten bucks?

 

[S4Cruiser]

Are you wiring it yourself? I was able to get the power company to run power to mine for free when I showed them how many 220 outlets I was going to run and that it was going to have heat and AC. I was way back in my back yard and would have been a pain to dig a trench. They did it for me. Only downside was that it had it's own meter and there was a small monthly meter fee. Ten bucks?

No, not wiring it myself. Bank requires licensed electrician to complete the wiring...but that's fine with me!

The power company's doing the same here. Running an underground feed from our service pole to the garage and will have a separate meter. You're right there is a service fee but will take a number of years to equal the cost of running new power to our house, upgrading the service and then running a line to the garage...our house has just a 100amp sub panel.

 

[mtweller]

Aheeem. Need.update.soon!

 

[Rice]

Aheeem. Need.update.soon!

Shop is all done. Jon was wrenching just the other day.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Aheeem. Need.update.soon!

Shop is all done. Jon was wrenching just the other day.

Oh, how I wish it was already done...not yet though!

Uncle was out of town for a few days for his daughter's graduation at Appalachain, but they have still managed to make some more progress.

Electrician is close to being finished roughing in the wiring, should be done today with inspection tomorrow. Framing inspection should also happen tomorrow...then house wrap, windows, siding and insulation can start.

Shingles going on today!

Vinyl siding is a pewter gray, white trim and cedar shake style in the gable (see pic below).

Should be fairly complete in a couple weeks depending on weather!

Ordered ceiling mount fan --> http://www.build.com/air-king-9374/s385440?uid=441391
Ordered flood light...hope the neighbors won't be pissed --> http://www.rabweb.com/product.php?product=FXH150XQT
Ordered exhaust fan (with variable speed wall switch) --> http://www.industrialfansdirect.com/LFI-S12-EVD.html
Purchased wall lighting as well (two for the garage door and one for man door) --> http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-...ll-Lantern-HSP1691A/203273428?N=5yc1vZc7qqZp4

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I am green with envy. Scissor trusses are badass!!!

 

[S4Cruiser]

Yesterday and today were very busy with lots to show!

I rented a walk behind skid steer (Toro Dingo) and graded the garage area. I ended up with lots of extra dirt...looks like I'll be paying someone to come and haul it away. Today the siding guys showed up at 7:45 and didn't leave until 7:00 tonight. They got tons done but won't be back until windows are installed...which have been ordered just not here yet (I hear they should be in on Tuesday).

 

[NCFJ]

Looking great!!! I can imagine that you are chomping at the bit.

A suggestion from a former builder who learned this one the hard way. I can not tell from the photos, the vertical legs on the garage door opening. If they are wrapped in aluminum, ask your uncle if he can bend you up a pair of replacement covers that will fit over the existing ones. Put them up in the attic and forget about them.

Years of use will dent, scratch and finally one will get torn. I got to the point that I had the finish carpenter trim the rough 2x6 or 2x8 prior to siding going up and sand it trim smooth. I then had the painter paint primer and 3 finish coats. This way it could be repaired and touched up by the average home owner.

 

[S4Cruiser]

One of the features I wanted to eventually incorporate into my space was air lines run throughout and multiple outlets. I hadn't thought much about it yet and planned to just run it at a later date which would've meant something mounted directly to the sheetrock.

I did some reasearch the past couple days around 'inside the wall' mounted systems. After a bit of contemplating, I took the plunge installing the RapidAir system (http://www.rapidairproducts.com/rapidair.asp). The feedback on garagejournal was positive.

Nice thing is Northern Tool carries the kits and and most accessory pieces. A quick trip last night and I had what I needed to install everything. The system is pretty slick with each outlet including a condensation port / drain. The connectors use a similar design as the 'shark' type plimbing connectors.

I'll end up with five outlets; one at the compressor (for a hose reel), one center rear wall (for plasma cutter), one over workbench (for coiled / slinky air line), one on the left wall (near the lift post) and one just inside the garage door.

Install was fairly straightforward and fairly simple just time consuming drilling studs, pulling hose and putting up nail plates. There was also some work to get the plumbing just right near each outlet so everything will go together correctly after they hang sheetrock.

Here is what it will look like finished (not my pic)

Couple pics...

 

[S4Cruiser]

Looking great!!! I can imagine that you are chomping at the bit.

A suggestion from a former builder who learned this one the hard way. I can not tell from the photos, the vertical legs on the garage door opening. If they are wrapped in aluminum, ask your uncle if he can bend you up a pair of replacement covers that will fit over the existing ones. Put them up in the attic and forget about them.

Years of use will dent, scratch and finally one will get torn. I got to the point that I had the finish carpenter trim the rough 2x6 or 2x8 prior to siding going up and sand it trim smooth. I then had the painter paint primer and 3 finish coats. This way it could be repaired and touched up by the average home owner.

Great advice and is one of the main reasons the trim on mine is pvc including the brick mould.

 

[krzyabncanuck]

You will love that rapid air system . I have one in mine and it is great having drops every 10 feet or so. I would recommend the 3/4 size though as I wish they had that when I did mine and now need that one for bigger tools.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Windows and insulation installed!

Siding should be completed tomorrow and drywall will get hung either tomorrow or Tuesday. Garage door later this week.

Next big hurdle will be getting the power company off their @ss and trench/lay conduit and wire.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Getting there!

Why is the floor of the truss storage area insulated?

 

[mtweller]

Man, that looks awesome Jon!

 

[S4Cruiser]

Why is the floor of the truss storage area insulated?

No clue...I think they insulated it by mistake. Won't hurt anything though, just extra insulation...

Sheetrockers were a no show today but the siding completed!!