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Show me your Garage/Shop

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Silver17, Apr 18, 2023.

  1. Apr 18, 2023 at 4:57 PM
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    I am looking to build a larger detached garage in the next couple years. Due to lot coverage limitations I need to stick to around 700 sq/ft. (Maybe a 24x30). If I knock down my small detached garage then I can go to around 1,000 sq/ft (around 32x32). I’d like to have enough depth in at least 2 bays to pull an engine out of a full size truck with the door closed so I’m think at least 28’ deep, preferably 30’. I’d also like adequate room for tool boxes and a work bench. Maybe one bay that could have a lift installed one day.

    That said, show me your garage so I can get an idea of what dimensions/setups would work well in my size and price range. Bonus points if you have pics of your tundra parked inside! Please include dimensions too!
     
  2. Apr 19, 2023 at 5:01 AM
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    This would be my dream setup, i wish i had enough room to expand my garage! Damn suburbia.....
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2023 at 5:43 AM
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    I only have .7 of an acre, and I feel super limited compared to others in my community. I won’t complain though as I know I’m lucky to have the space I do compared to a lot of people.

    Thanks I’ll check it out!
     
  6. Apr 19, 2023 at 6:31 AM
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    Were it me, I'd knock down the small detached garage. I know tons of people who have regretted building too small of a shop; but I've NEVER known anyone to build a large shop and then regret it.

    My own shop is 20' x 30'. It's more than big enough for what I need (minor woodworking, weights, and some storage), but having 2.5 acres, I can tell you for a fact that while I don't 'regret' building the size I did, I do wish I'd built it slightly larger (say, 30' x 35' or so).
     
  7. Apr 19, 2023 at 6:43 AM
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    Yeah I think you’re right. If I’m gonna do it I might as well do it right the first time. It will feel more substantial and less cluttered to have just one larger building. Then the question becomes what’s the ideal dimensions as far as biasing the space to depth or width.
    32x32, 26x38, 30x34. So many options to consider. Seeing some photos of trucks in various size garages would help.
    :annoyed:
     
  8. Apr 19, 2023 at 6:45 AM
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    I have a 23'x24' attached garage. It's too small, with my work bench and shelving I can only fit my truck inside. My car has to sit outside. I need to move the truck out for any real projects to take place too. Knock down your small garage and build at least 32'x32'. Go as big as you possibly can. Just know that no matter what size you get, it'll be too small. Such is the way with shops and garages.

    I'll see if I can get a pic when I get home tonight.
     
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  9. Apr 19, 2023 at 7:00 AM
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    I have a 24’ wide 52’ deep with upstairs storage. I park daily drivers in the front and a couple toys behind them. Shape was dictated by the space I had for it. I didn’t want the roof higher that the roof on my 2 story house, so while the ceiling is about 10’, it’s not high enough for a lift. I would have liked the lift but I live without it. I have radiant floor heating which I like a lot.
     
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    This is my current problem. My attached garage is roughly 21x28. It’s just deep enough at 21 to get my truck in and close the door. We keep both cars in there fine and some storage on the one side. I don’t feel like I can actually work on my truck in there though, since I have to pull it part way out and center it more in the garage to have working room. If I tear it apart, then I can’t leave it that way if I run into problems with repairs and can’t finish right away, or I can’t close my garage door. I need a space where I can tear stuff apart and leave it that way for as long as needed.

    The detached garage is only 15.5x21.5 and my truck won’t fit in there since the door is a bit too small. Thats where I keep all my lawn equipment, snow blower, etc.
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2023 at 7:04 AM
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    Ooo that sounds cool. Can you share any pics? I have contemplated a narrow and long a garage too, possibly a 25x40. How’s the space on the 24 wide with 2 vehicles parked side by side?
     
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    I’ll send you some pics.
     
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    That's a shed! Not a garage lol.
    Take down the shed and go for the largest possible footage. A double deep is definitely a great idea on smaller land plots.
     
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    Before his divorce, my brother in law had a sweet shop. It was something like 28x40. Had two garage doors with 15' ceilings and a second full floor for storage. We put a 2 post lift in the left bay. Floor to ceiling storage on the right bay wall. You could pull 4 cars in with a 5th on the lift and still have space at the back to tinker on stuff.
     
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    Here’s a couple ideas to consider. I have built, I think, 6 shops at various homes where we lived.
    A high ceiling area is important for rolling over full sheets of plywood etc
    A door that is aligned with the blade of your table saw will allow you to use the opening for the occasional long boards you might need to rip.
    An overhead trolley that can access the bed of a truck and your storage area is really helpful.
    Locate a big door about 30” or 36” from a corner. On the inside wall you can locate your primary shop bench. This allows you to align your bench, toolboxes, cabinets and a vise along the wall that is then parallel to a vehicle that you pull into the bay.4C51DEB7-7EA5-450E-9F4D-A0D30FDB8C6C.jpg6280B277-7BC0-4E17-93A2-CEE3C30BD777.jpg
     
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    Here are some pictures I took while building out my shop 5 years ago. It was bare studs when we moved into the house.

    I will take some current ones tomorrow.

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    Nice shops guys! Thinking about maybe going with a 28.5x36. (2) 10’ doors in the front, and one 8’ door on the side toward the rear of the shop. I’m sure that may change as I try to brainstorm what would work best for me, but I’ve drawn almost every combo to scale and sketched in the truck in the bays. I’m kinda liking that setup, on paper anyway.

    Anyone have pics of something with similar dimensions to that?
     
  19. May 15, 2023 at 5:46 AM
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    Does anyone here have any insights on all metal buildings like the American steel ones vs a traditional pole building? I’m working on pricing out both options. I’m guessing I can save 5-10k with a metal building but not sure if there are drawbacks I’m not considering.
     
  20. May 15, 2023 at 7:34 AM
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    Not an authority on the subject but I would guess rust/corrosion might be an issue depending on your area. Not sure if there are any permitting differences or insurance differences either. I would imagine insurance would be cheaper for metal since less burning concerns.
     
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    When I did my pole barn, I competitively priced against a metal building and stipulated matching features; doors, window, height, insulation, etc.
    It appeared, at first, that the metal building was cheaper but then when I accounted for the fact that the anchor bolts and concrete were structural, requiring more engineering and inspections, the balance tilted towards the pole barn.
    Costs of lumber, steel and labor are highly variable, so I don’t know what it is like in today’s market
     
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