Camivette

Does anyone use one of the pre built garages with a wooden floor. I need more garage space and the slab is as much as or more than the building....puts it out of my price range. Anyone use a pre built, like 14 x 24 or 30 to work on and store their cars? Thanks

929nitro

I use to use a 12 x 24 portable garage, basically a tarp covered tent frame which I built a plywood floor on 2x6s. worked great as long as the tarps stood up. In a wooden garage should be good.

oldschoolvette

I have one that is used for overflow. It came prewired and I have never had an issue with it. For the money I say they are a good value.

nutsy

i know 2 people that have one for several years and both love them and you cant beat the prices. if i had a level lot i would get one.

briankeery

Maybe it's just being up north, but I've never heard of these types of structures for sale. Would one of you kind gentlemen be able to post a link to see some of the specs on them? We can get the "tent pole" type; but they don't hold up too well under snow loading.

The Punisher

They look nice but I am pretty sure they won't pass code I'm my town

briankeery

Ditto for me, not able to build on grade. I've gotta drop footings at least 4 feet to get below the frost line. Have to agree that they do look very nice, and the rent to own is a nice option if you're in a bind.

doorgunner

You can always paint the original floor...then lay another 1" thick plywood or plank floor over the original one for years of use.

Dodosmike

Hey buddy, what's new?

http://northcountrysheds.com/

Seem decent. Sent them an email. No respond yet.
Looking for a 12x20 with a roll up door in the end.

Dodosmike

kdf1986

If I had the extra room on my property that is the way i would go for an extra storage garage.

kdf

doorgunner

A single door on the side keeps lots of heat inside during the winter.

briankeery

Gonna need more than a side door to keep the heat in, in Mike and I's part of the world.....lol.

bobs77vet

why would the slab be expensive? i guess maybe you mean digging the footings? if your town allows those pre builts to be assembled with out footings i bet your slab/garage doesnt need them either.

Richard Cooper

I have my 1981 in here for almost 16 years and the shed is still like new. Its 12 X 28 and I have plenty of room I removed and installed a new crate motor while car was in there without any problems.

Dodosmike

Yep.


And the door in the end for running bikes and lawn tractor in, Vette in a pinch. Likely unheated. Man door in the side though. Replacing a 10x16 that the PO of my house build on the ground, literally, a dirt floor. Scary it hasn't fallen in yet.

Dodosmike

Raphiki

A lot of the zoning issues depend on what you call the structure. If you call it a garage it has to be on a slab with footings and pass inspections. If you call it a shed then all bets are off and you can usually get away with it.

twinpack

I too was looking for pre-fab but the on grade was a issue. I opted to bite the bullet and put in a 26 x 28 4'foundation and slab floor with radiant heat. Hope to build the structure next spring. I will have a full walk up attic using pre-made trusses. This all came about due to me making progress with my 68 frame off and informing the wife I was going to put her car outside for a couple of months. She suggested I build another garage for this project. No need to make a statement like that again, I jumped on it. Will post pictures when I start building. Don't get me wrong, I would have loved to use a prefab but codes would not allow without a full foundation. I truly wish you the best of luck, but be sure to check your local codes. This comes into play in a big way when it comes time to sell the property.

Camivette

Thanks for the advice. I was afraid 12' would not be enough room to work around the sides.

bruced267

Have you considered stick building your garage and pouring your slab at a later date in time? You could pour the footing, build the shell, and just put down crushed stone. A couple sheets of ply wood would be enough to work on... Just a thought