Mancave
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From: Dayton, Ohio
I would go with pressure treated regardless, cheap insurance to cover the shear cost of the garage along with the fact that the vette and other amenities are inside.
Wonder if that composite stuff would be the best of both worlds? Like Trex. Nonporus, stain resistant, won't rot, still need a skidplate on the jack & jack stands. Probably still cheaper than concrete. hummmm
Wonder if that composite stuff would be the best of both worlds? Like Trex. Nonporus, stain resistant, won't rot, still need a skidplate on the jack & jack stands. Probably still cheaper than concrete. hummmm
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Just an educated guess- but the wood (w/ concrete at ~$100 cu yd) would be about a third of the cost-comparing my garage (24' X 30').
However, down here (Atlanta) the 2 x 10s would have to be 18" above the ground otherwise they'd have to be pressure treated-which would still be about ½ the cost of concrete.
However, down here (Atlanta) the 2 x 10s would have to be 18" above the ground otherwise they'd have to be pressure treated-which would still be about ½ the cost of concrete.
What about getting it approved for code? Is this an issue in some areas.I know I put up a big shed and the city said if I have a concrete base I have to get a permit but if I build it like his garage(on stands or blocks)I wouldnt need a permit because they consider that temporary.
Instructor
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From: Searcy Arkansas
I am building a 25'x40' 10' ceiling house for the toys...... The front door is being installed tomorrow... Except for the concrete work & installing the main door, I've done all the work with the help of friends... 1000 sq ft... Twice the size of my first apartment
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Sounds like you know some things about building. What about getting it approved for code? Is this an issue in some areas.I know I put up a big shed and the city said if I have a concrete base I have to get a permit but if I build it like his garage(on stands or blocks)I wouldnt need a permit because they consider that temporary.
What about getting it approved for code? Is this an issue in some areas.I know I put up a big shed and the city said if I have a concrete base I have to get a permit but if I build it like his garage(on stands or blocks)I wouldnt need a permit because they consider that temporary.If your permit office is ANYTHING like the ones I deal with- Ask that question a second time and you'll get a different answer. However, "they" are always right!!!
Just a guess- they might limit your so called "shed" to a certain square footage or height.
I just see the termites having a Field day down here in the south.
Originally Posted by Boog;
Took 29 days working after work and weekends, also helping was air-nailer especially the roofing nailer.
Richard
Last edited by Richard454; Jul 23, 2008 at 01:59 PM.
Instructor
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From: Searcy Arkansas
Going to try this again... The freekin picture keeps coming ou to big... Anyway... Going to be insulating and dry-walling the inside shortly... Have not made any decisions on the floor... Any ideas on an affordable flooring? It is 1000 sq ft building...
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
I'm researching building a deck on my house so I've been up to my elbows in literature on all the composite products.
I am so jealous of all your garages, my garage is just big enough for the vette and I have to walk sideways to get around it, and its empty, just the vette and a toolbox.
Burning Brakes
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From: Va
Enjoy your new Mancave
Pro
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From: Spokane Washington
Now that's my kinda Mancave. I've been wanting to put an LCD in my garage, but I need to replace the rear-projection widescreen in the house with an LCD first. Trying to figure out how to mount the 55" rear-projection on the garage wall. It has a great 1080i picture so I don't want to get rid of it. I'd like to have the LCD 1080p in time for the olympics.
Enjoy your new Mancave
Enjoy your new Mancave
Le Mans Master
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From: detroit area
i was thinking.....why didnt boog build the wall and lift them in place...then i remembered that he built it himself.... so that makes sense why you sheeted the walls later.......
i have learned alot of things over the years by doing things myself.....
good work
i have learned alot of things over the years by doing things myself.....
good work
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Pro
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From: New Brunswick
I also used heavier than normal sheething on the sides, instead of two piles of sheething I just used roofing sheething everywhere and at 10 feet you're right I'd bust a gut.
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