Build A Garage...cheaply

[ducatiz]

i bet you could built an in-place frame and hang a block and tackle from it.  i don't know how big your trusses will be, but 4-5 guys could lift some decent sized ones.

..those Amish do it all the time.  maybe check out their building techniques?  they don't use cranes at all!

[Bun-bun]

You won't need a crane, just 3 guys and a 12' 2x4. One guy on each end with nailguns or 16p nails, and one guy in the middle to swivel each truss up, and brace it. We started a 16x24' garage yesterday. The first day, we delivered materials, and erected 3 walls of framing. Today, we framed and installed the fourth wall, and nailed the OSB sheathing. We were done by 1pm, and ready to start roof rafters, but the customer is waiting for a loan check, and was unable to come up with the next payment, so no rafters today. Since the temps are supposed to bottom out tomorrow, I'm just as glad. I can spend tomorrow off, make a fire, and put my feet up. If the money was there, this thing'd be done by next weekend.

[RB]

My trusses will span 24' with a one foot overhang.

thanks for the advice.

[MotoCreations]

One thing to think about is how much "sound" you are going to make in your shop/garage.  I can tell you that my neighbors at the old shop and at home aren't all that enthralled when I get the air-powered planishing hammer going or other "loud machines" running.  Essentially ixnay on work after 8pm.  Even my big air compressor raised screams when it started running.

Sound proofing ideas are discussed here:

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12292

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3721

[RB]

One thing to think about is how much "sound" you are going to make in your shop/garage.  I can tell you that my neighbors at the old shop and at home aren't all that enthralled when I get the air-powered planishing hammer going or other "loud machines" running.  Essentially ixnay on work after 8pm.  Even my big air compressor raised screams when it started running.

Sound proofing ideas are discussed here:

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12292

http://www.metalmeet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3721

thanks

[Oldfisti]

Also in regards to sound, have the doors open away from the neighbors if possible.

[nllm_oo_mlln]

concerning heat I got one word: Quonset

the semi circular profile makes air circulate on it's own-- guess that's why the military used it

conversely they are ovens in the summer

[RB]

concerning heat I got one word: Quonset

the semi circular profile makes air circulate on it's own-- guess that's why the military used it

conversely they are ovens in the summer

here in maryland we have relatively mild winters, except for this one. Our summers and fair weather make up most of our year, and we can have some blistering heat, humidity is awful at times.

So i have one word for you: Convection!

But thanks for the tip, i actually thought about building one but it makes overhead storage impossible, and the girl isn't into them.

[Bun-bun]

FYI, the March issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine has a good article on radiant floor heating systems. It explains the differences between direct and indirect systems, and gives some alternative installation methods.

[ducatiz]

FYI, the March issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine has a good article on radiant floor heating systems. It explains the differences between direct and indirect systems, and gives some alternative installation methods.

who sells that?  Borders?

[Oldfisti]

who sells that?  Borders?

Pretty sure I saw it there. Don't take my word for it though. I may have been drunk. (Borders is right next to Fridays)   

[RB]

FYI, the March issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine has a good article on radiant floor heating systems. It explains the differences between direct and indirect systems, and gives some alternative installation methods.

cool thanks for the tip.
I have decided that i will build my own carriage doors, since it will be cheaper then a roll-up and it will look nicer. Now before anyone tells me that carriage doors are more expensive then regular garage doors....the doors will 'resemble' carriage doors. I am using a modified door idea i fount on the interwebs, that will use plywood and fascia board to give the appearance of carriage doors, and will open as such.....on hinges.

As soon as i get started i pics will follow.

RB

[lauramonster]

sounds great!  look forward to the pics, then the garagewarming party!!!

[greenohawk69]

Haven't read the entire post, but a person mentioned on HDforums.com (I know, sacrilege here  ) about using an 11,000 BTU wall heater.  Helps with spills like gas or other flammable liquids (e.g. removing a gas tank and gas dumps on the floor). 

Also, for additional light, a homebuidling materials store (e.g. ABC Supply Co.) has these cylinders with a plastic (or something probably harder), round top that goes through the roof.  Lets in a good amount of light - almost like you have a light on.   

[Popeye the Sailor]

Haven't read the entire post, but a person mentioned on HDforums.com (I know, sacrilege here  ) about using an 11,000 BTU wall heater.  Helps with spills like gas or other flammable liquids (e.g. removing a gas tank and gas dumps on the floor). 

How does one mop up a spill with a wall heater?