Author Topic: Bob's Garage Build, with chainsaws thrown in thread (Read 15286 times)

stlaser · « **Reply #150 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:49:30 PM »

That will be really nice when complete

Bob Smith · « **Reply #151 on:** October 22, 2021, 05:47:33 PM »

Shawn, your four post lift, is it bolted down or on rollers?

stlaser · « **Reply #152 on:** October 22, 2021, 07:53:37 PM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on October 22, 2021, 05:47:33 PM

Shawn, your four post lift, is it bolted down or on rollers?

I had it bolted down in old shop, just seemed safer imo. You’ll also push it forward when driving on and off unless you have at least a couple to keep it from sliding. My neighbor has his with rollers unbolted ( you remove rollers unless you’re moving it ). I borrowed his rollers to move my lift to new shop.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #153 on:** October 22, 2021, 08:33:19 PM »

Yes that makes sense, I just thought it would be nice to push it over to higher ceiling area if more height was needed

Bob Smith · « **Reply #154 on:** October 22, 2021, 08:35:12 PM »

Would just need electric and air connections at both locations. Or am I missing something

stlaser · « **Reply #155 on:** October 22, 2021, 08:58:54 PM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on October 22, 2021, 08:35:12 PM

Would just need electric and air connections at both locations. Or am I missing something

Exactly, spot on

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #156 on:** October 22, 2021, 09:40:28 PM »

Bob that is most excellent!! Wow! I really like that. I know you are excited

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KensAuto · « **Reply #157 on:** October 22, 2021, 09:59:40 PM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on October 22, 2021, 04:41:29 PM

This project is now a year old. Thanks to the Covid excuses everything takes forever.

My wife recently mentioned building our cabin next year. I didn't laugh, but that was my first instinct.

Nice progress sir.

stlaser · « **Reply #158 on:** October 22, 2021, 10:47:45 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on October 22, 2021, 09:59:40 PM

Quote from: Bob Smith on October 22, 2021, 04:41:29 PM
This project is now a year old. Thanks to the Covid excuses everything takes forever.
My wife recently mentioned building our cabin next year. I didn't laugh, but that was my first instinct.

Nice progress sir.

You building it or having it built?

JR · « **Reply #159 on:** October 23, 2021, 03:42:32 AM »

Bob, you are dried in before the winter hits, big plus!

KensAuto · « **Reply #160 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:11:17 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on October 22, 2021, 10:47:45 PM

Quote from: KensAuto on October 22, 2021, 09:59:40 PM
Quote from: Bob Smith on October 22, 2021, 04:41:29 PM
This project is now a year old. Thanks to the Covid excuses everything takes forever.
My wife recently mentioned building our cabin next year. I didn't laugh, but that was my first instinct.

Nice progress sir.

You building it or having it built?

Her plan included ideas on funding to pay someone to do it.
We don't have the money.
We don't have a physical plan.
We don't have a builder.
People have told us that builders are hard to find that will travel (none local)
We all know the raw material situation.
I could go on, but it's Bobs thread.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #161 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:44:54 PM »

lol. We should start a thread.

“Thing my spouse and I disagree on”

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JR · « **Reply #162 on:** October 23, 2021, 12:54:14 PM »

Bob Smith · « **Reply #163 on:** October 23, 2021, 02:16:42 PM »

Carry on Ken, this thread is so full of everything.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #164 on:** October 24, 2021, 12:26:17 PM »

Quote from: JR on October 23, 2021, 03:42:32 AM

Bob, you are dried in before the ~~winter~~ Monsoon hits, big plus!

Here ya go, I corrected it for ya!

JR · « **Reply #165 on:** October 24, 2021, 01:31:37 PM »

Speaking of, we are getting hit here. Not hard but solid, pool filled 2in last night!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #166 on:** October 24, 2021, 04:09:01 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on October 23, 2021, 12:44:54 PM

lol. We should start a thread.

“Thing my spouse and I disagree on”

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That thread would be bigger then the “what did you do today” thread in no time!

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #167 on:** October 31, 2021, 01:09:13 PM »

The painter is coming today to get a coat of paint on the facia boards before the gutters go on. Framer should have been here yesterday to finish the roof but he found other projects for the day and they weren’t on this job. So now his crew of two is working on shingles and the painter will be onsite soon to paint. Been a year on this project and past time to be done with it. I doubt we will have another weather window so the garage will not get painted until spring. Doors will be installed along with the openers November 10th. Apron across the front needs to be poured and the contractor should finally be finished.

stlaser · « **Reply #168 on:** October 31, 2021, 06:57:39 PM »

Bob Smith · « **Reply #169 on:** November 02, 2021, 11:10:09 PM »

I don’t think the garage is ready for a final but it is scheduled for the inspection tomorrow. The lap siding in front needs caulking, corner trim boards needs cut to proper length, and a few other things.

JR · « **Reply #170 on:** November 02, 2021, 11:15:04 PM »

Good luck!

Bob Smith · « **Reply #171 on:** November 13, 2021, 12:25:25 AM »

Got the final on the garage. No power yet and without heat I will never get it dried out. The floor stays wet most of the time because of all the moisture in the air.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #172 on:** November 13, 2021, 08:57:00 AM »

Congrats bob. Pics?

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stlaser · « **Reply #173 on:** November 13, 2021, 09:44:52 AM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on November 13, 2021, 12:25:25 AM

Got the final on the garage. No power yet and without heat I will never get it dried out. The floor stays wet most of the time because of all the moisture in the air.

Progress

Bob Smith · « **Reply #174 on:** November 14, 2021, 02:30:46 PM »

Photos of garage showing end view.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #175 on:** November 14, 2021, 02:35:02 PM »

Rear and front of garage.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #176 on:** November 14, 2021, 02:46:05 PM »

Lots of work to be done inside. Wiring, insulation, sheetrock, and trying to improve the floor. Hard to see with no light but a glance of inside. Need to get stuff inside so I can see where to put shelves, cabinets, Resnor heaters,lights and plugins and the compressor. The lift will go in the first bay toward the rear of building. The high side has 12x14 doors and the lower side has 10x 10 doors. It also has scissor trusses for more height for the lift.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #177 on:** November 14, 2021, 02:55:00 PM »

Once the concrete apron is finished I can get the approach graded and rocked. If it ever dries out enough the finish dirt work on the sides and rear can be finished and get the painting done. After a year of frustration and delays the end is in sight. I also need to change out the man door. I wanted one that swings out not to the inside. Of course that didn’t happen because the builder told me it was a special order thing.

stlaser · « **Reply #178 on:** November 14, 2021, 03:33:06 PM »

Very nice shop

Bob Smith · « **Reply #179 on:** November 14, 2021, 03:40:33 PM »

Thanks Shawn, the lift will be ordered soon. Thanks again for all the help

stlaser · « **Reply #180 on:** November 14, 2021, 04:19:40 PM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on November 14, 2021, 03:40:33 PM

Thanks Shawn, the lift will be ordered soon. Thanks again for all the help

No worries, lifts are definitely handy. Installed the hitch on the van with my 4 post today.

JR · « **Reply #181 on:** November 14, 2021, 04:46:28 PM »

Finally closed in and dry, Very nice, El Camino and all. I have an 87.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #182 on:** November 14, 2021, 08:18:28 PM »

That’s what men dream of

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #183 on:** November 15, 2021, 09:21:43 PM »

Concrete apron scheduled for noon tomorrow and the weatherman is calling for clear sunny day. If the dew point stays low maybe I can dry it out a bit. Bought a torpedo construction heater but so far just burning up diesel. Really need to start pulling wire so I can insulate the ceiling area and get it sheet rocked. Might be able to start drying out if I get the bird blocks and ridge separated from the rest of the building.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #184 on:** November 16, 2021, 09:24:28 AM »

Great news. Any of that bad wind or rain come through your area?

What is a bird block?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #185 on:** November 16, 2021, 12:16:40 PM »

Charles, yes we had strong winds and lots of rain but no damage. “Bird blocks” boards between rafter tails with screened holes in them for air vents. Must be called something else down there. Which is the problem now, the humidity is high and with the doors and windows closed the concrete floor is really wet.

JR · « **Reply #186 on:** November 16, 2021, 07:07:47 PM »

They called something diff in TX?

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #187 on:** November 16, 2021, 07:49:58 PM »

Never heard them called that. I think we refer to them as eave blocks

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #188 on:** November 17, 2021, 09:29:30 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 16, 2021, 07:49:58 PM

Never heard them called that. I think we refer to them as eave blocks

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Bird blocks, rafter blocks, truss blocks all were terms we referred to them as when framing.

Bob can you lay them down or hold them to the inside of your topplate? That should give you a 1.5” gap the length of the board or better. Are you finishing the interior with drywall and insulation ?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #189 on:** November 18, 2021, 12:33:29 AM »

Dave I will have at least the ceiling insulated and sheet rocked. At this point I need to close in the upper area so the main part can dry out. I think the upper area will dry out because of all the air movement. 2x6 bird blocks, with 4 large vent holes in each, between all the rafter tails. My old garage was 2x4 blocks and only every other one was vented.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #190 on:** November 23, 2021, 09:21:40 PM »

Started spreading 3/4- crushed basalt rock against the garage apron and down towards the driveway. Need at least 3 more 3 yd. loads to get close to grade. Might lay a perf pipe next to driveway to carry water away. One foot deep trench four inch perf pipe covered to top of pipe with 7/8 drain rock and 3/4 clean up to grade maybe a couple inches.

stlaser · « **Reply #191 on:** November 23, 2021, 10:18:05 PM »

Bob, you know the rules……

Nate · « **Reply #192 on:** November 23, 2021, 11:17:59 PM »

Bob, are you and the boss not snow birding anymore, or is that on hold for now?

Bob Smith · « **Reply #193 on:** November 24, 2021, 12:55:38 AM »

Nate, usually don’t head south till after Christmas. Might be running a few weeks later this year but still plan on going down.

Nate · « **Reply #194 on:** November 24, 2021, 01:11:39 AM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on November 24, 2021, 12:55:38 AM

Nate, usually don’t head south till after Christmas. Might be running a few weeks later this year but still plan on going down.

EL TATE · « **Reply #195 on:** November 24, 2021, 10:21:07 AM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on November 23, 2021, 09:21:40 PM

Started spreading 3/4- crushed basalt rock against the garage apron and down towards the driveway. Need at least 3 more 3 yd. loads to get close to grade. Might lay a perf pipe next to driveway to carry water away. One foot deep trench four inch perf pipe covered to top of pipe with 7/8 drain rock and 3/4 clean up to grade maybe a couple inches.

You won't regret doing it, but you might regret it if you don't.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #196 on:** November 25, 2021, 06:12:17 AM »

Don’t forget the geotextile sock for the perforated pipe.

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JR · « **Reply #197 on:** November 25, 2021, 02:17:51 PM »

I did the drains around my pool (edge and french), what a godsend. Even the brick patio drains nice.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #198 on:** December 02, 2021, 05:53:54 PM »

Got the first layer of crushed gravel down. Need to compact it and then put down another layer. Left an area next to driveway to install a drainage pipe.
Ordered a large dehumidifier to help dry out the inside of garage. Have two smaller units running now. They collect about a quart of water a day each, so they are helping.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #199 on:** January 04, 2022, 12:57:56 AM »

Well I gave up fighting the snow and ice and low temps. Loaded up the car and headed to AZ. Had to get across two major passes, weather cooperated and made it down here with bare and dry roads.
I set up the electrical install with an electrician, he will send photos and any questions via phone messaging. Only running the power underground in conduit to the building from the new meter, around 125 feet, set a 200 amp panel and power up the door openers and a few lights and plugins. Lights will be mounted to walls instead of celling so I can get to them with an extension ladder when needed. The two 15 ft high bays will only be for storing boat and travel trailer so intense lighting won't be needed. Can use portable lighting when doing maintenance or repair work to them.
Met with the Reznor heater install guy, he will get the Reznor mounted and run the propane line across the rafters and down the wall. The gas dealer will set a tank and hook up to the pipe system.