Hi everyone - I’m trying to design a garage and need some help. I’ve never constructed anything of this magnitude and want to get as much input as possible to ensure I’m not kicking myself later. Attached is a first pass based on the design I provided to the contractor. The building is 26x30 and I’m trying to balance costs and features where I can. Here are some bigger changes on my mind and would love to get feedback on whether it is worth the change/cost.

• size. My initial plan was to do 26x30 and in dialog with contract he mentioned 24’ wide is more “standard” and would likely save a lot of money relative to the two extra feet- merit to that? Input?

• door. That is 16x8… toying in my head to to two 9x8s and put the man door on side… o think it would look better OR 18x8 and put man door on side.. input

• dormer - cost/benefit to run it right off the roof line vs a foot or two below. Likely most expensive, worth it?? The dormer faces the road.

What else should I be thinking about??? Would love some advice. Appreciate the help on helping an unknown man construct his dream.

Thanks!

What epoxy type is recommened nowadays Flake system or Lava flow or anything else?

so the concrete finally got replaced and i was able to get my lift installed. i went back and forth with the expandable anchors and using chemical anchors.. the decision went to chemical anchors because the store didn't have enough 8" expandable anchors in stock.

i had to use 3/4" all thread that was cut to 12" lenghts.. we did 6 at a time because we used 2 nuts on each rod to thread it into the epoxy. OMG this stuff is amazing, it cost me just shy of $90 for 4ea-36" galvanized all thread, with matching nuts and lock washers..

the set up was tedious, scrubbing out the holes and air blowing and vacuuming was interested to do alone, i recommend a helper

my lift was installed and back up in less then 30 mins.. i'll never use expandable anchors again..

I am looking to build shop in the next 6 months. Had some concrete/dirt work guys out to look at the site and it was clear I didn't know enough...

Roughly 36x50... Metal stud type bulding (not red iron)... I want a lift.... Parking a dually and tractor and such inside...

5" pour with 6" mesh... Or rebar? (Do the do chairs under mesh?) 10" 3'x3' around lift points? 12"x12" footers?!?!?!? 3500 PSI? Fiber for just a bit of insurance?

Thanks guys. I feel so uninformed... Want good without breaking the budget...

Smaller high end wall mount? Costs no concern want the best

My little slice of heaven .

Just got the epoxy done but now don’t know what to do with the walls. I think just paint the whole thing dark blue and sand off the paint stains off the wood beams. My husband thinks we should wood panel the back wall. Feels like a lot to me. Thoughts??

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I see craftsman poo pooed on. But with some research this seems to be from 2003 or so. Was it good back then? I'm thinking of asking if he'd do 300 for the top and bottom box. Is that fair of me? Is his price fair?

Alot of Racedeck/Swisstrax and other brand open/non-solid tile owners here, but I've not seen mention of anyone painting the floor under the tile.

Is this nor necessary, or do people do it and not mention it? I would think it'd be pretty simple to do, esp since you don't really care 100% how it looks since tiles will go over it . Seems like a pretty easy step to ensure uniform look?

I initially purchased this scissor lift but it was faulty hence returned it back .I'm still confused if I should install a low height 2 post lift or go ahead with a scissor lift .I'm looking for something that is safe and allows space to manoeuvre the cars .

Bought some hexagon lights from Amazon a while back and before I install, was debating on painting the ceiling black. It's an 8 ft ceiling with an air hose reel mounted center rear (towards the house door).

Tried finding images online to review, but most are industrial/commercial spaces. If someone has done this, it'd be helpful

Looking for information which single bank drawer units can have their drawers swapped/rearranged. The goal is to buy multiple and rearrange into units with all shallow / all deep drawers. Considering budget friendly easy to buy more in the future as needed like US general, Masterforce, Seville, Gladiator, New Age, etc. Can drill holes as needed and rivet but not much more then that. Thank you!

Hey everyone I’m narrowing my purchase from 3 companies ( concrete floor supple, Versatile and RESINUS) that sell the poly aspartic. The new one I found was RESINUS last night on EBay. They have 85 % polyaspartic on eBay right now for 165 2 gallons.

Has anyone used this company. This is the best deal I have found for 85% thanks

How does everyone keep their ladders out of the way yet still accessible when needed?