Author Topic: Bob's Garage Build, with chainsaws thrown in thread (Read 15363 times)

Bob Smith · « **Reply #100 on:** June 14, 2021, 07:09:30 PM »

Don , I do not claim to be an engineer, common sense at work here, I just need to fit this garage into the footprint the county requires and be able to back my stuff into it.

JR · « **Reply #101 on:** June 14, 2021, 08:29:24 PM »

They require you to back into the garage. Is that a fire code of some kind?

Bob Smith · « **Reply #102 on:** June 15, 2021, 10:22:36 AM »

No JR, missleading statement I guess. I will need to back the travel trailer and boat into garage. The property is only 100 ft wide with a 15 ft road easement on one side. Need a 5 ft setback from one property line and 20 ft on driveway side. So not much room to angle the garage to make backing in easier.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #103 on:** June 27, 2021, 06:48:44 PM »

Well they got started with the footings for the building. Should be ready for inspection Wednesday and pour the footings Friday morning. Long time coming

JR · « **Reply #104 on:** June 27, 2021, 07:17:03 PM »

Makes sense now. Still waiting on some bolt report to get my permits.

We got some dirt moved, pile is way down but a solid rain on thurs evening slowed us down. Little pic, orange is top of pile now.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #105 on:** June 27, 2021, 09:20:15 PM »

I’m excited for you Bob. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #106 on:** June 28, 2021, 08:52:31 AM »

Great to start building (more)

But what about this heat wave???

Bob Smith · « **Reply #107 on:** July 02, 2021, 12:16:57 AM »

At the rate things are going I think worrying about drying it in before the rainy season is more important than a heat wave. 70-80 temps in forecast for next couple weeks so should have concrete poured ok. I don’t care if they have to work under the lights at this point. I need a garage.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #108 on:** July 06, 2021, 04:49:40 PM »

The footings are finally being poured. Another couple weeks the concrete floor should be in place and the outside walls started

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #109 on:** July 07, 2021, 06:20:15 AM »

As frustrating as the wait has been it has to be exciting to see progress. Barring disruptions What’s the completion eta?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #110 on:** July 07, 2021, 10:22:36 AM »

Builder has up to 90 days to complete his work.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #111 on:** July 18, 2021, 12:20:00 AM »

Stem walls are poured, need to get the forms off and get it ready for the floor. Builder will dig out area under each leg position to help support the lift. I will get the gutter drain line in place before he fills against the outside of wall. Still need to get drain lines in place behind the retaining wall, but compared to last few months lots happening.

JR · « **Reply #112 on:** July 18, 2021, 01:13:55 AM »

Nice, wish mine was this far along.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #113 on:** July 30, 2021, 09:13:30 PM »

Floor gets some crushed concrete placed Monday and then poured on the 5th of August . Got all the drainage placed this past week. Need to install the power conduit up the stem wall, I know it needs to be two foot ditch from meter to building, but not sure what the local PUD requires size wise for conduit. Just call right? Well no I don't have a permit from the state or local PUD, I just need to know what size County requires the conduit to be up the darn stem wall because a three foot sidewalk is being poured and I need to have the sweep and short stub out in place before the concrete walkway is placed. Well you know you need a permit for electric work and you need a request from county PUD. No, I just need to know conduit size requirement, no power until the garage is built and the insulation is placed. Oh well life goes on, 2.5 inch conduit will be placed next to stem wall in a two ft. trench. You have to love the government.

JR · « **Reply #114 on:** July 30, 2021, 09:49:44 PM »

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #115 on:** July 30, 2021, 09:49:59 PM »

Bob I would be inclined to say they would follow NEC guidelines which would mean conduit size would be dependent on gauge and number of conductors. But in your area who knows.

https://www.stateelectric.com/resources/conduit-fill-table

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #116 on:** July 30, 2021, 11:27:54 PM »

I agree Charles, and code would be either 2 " or 2.5 inch depending on size wire used. But I also know PUD could require larger size just because they can. Because of not having a request for work application on file, they said they really couldn't tell me because they didn't have the information. I explained the work would not start until October and the request for work would be cancelled for lack of activity, but that didn't seem to matter. 2.5 inch more than meets nec requirements so that is what is going into the hole. If I dug the trench now, the driveway would be cut off from the house for however long so that isn't happening either.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #117 on:** July 31, 2021, 08:52:54 AM »

Depending on how its run you could also put a large pvc pipe,e.g. 4 inch pipe and then later install the conduit through the pipe.

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Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #118 on:** July 31, 2021, 09:31:10 AM »

Put 2 or 3 4inch sleeves under the side walk. Then you have what you need for electric as well as a couple spares for future like sprinkler ect.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #119 on:** July 31, 2021, 10:03:21 AM »

Good idea for sidewalk crossings. Have used a water jet a few times to get under the sidewalk and most always end up with cracking within a year.

KensAuto · « **Reply #120 on:** July 31, 2021, 10:33:59 AM »

Sleeves are a great idea.

Gotta love the red tape. Big government doing what they do, make life impossible. Don't let it get you down Bob!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #121 on:** July 31, 2021, 10:37:54 AM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on July 31, 2021, 09:31:10 AM

Put 2 or 3 4inch sleeves under the side walk. Then you have what you need for electric as well as a couple spares for future like sprinkler ect.

I do this everytime. However don’t rely on memory for where the are located. Take measurements and pictures. Don’t ask me why….

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #122 on:** August 17, 2021, 01:01:40 AM »

Well, 40 yds later there is a concrete floor in the garage foundation. Hot day, hot mud, long run from the plant, turned into a real job getting it down before it was hard. Even with retardant added it was a real challenge for the crew. Had to saw cut one side, just not enough time to zip strip it while it was still workable. Concrete guy finished grinding down the door openings today. Not the smoothest garage floor around but should be fine.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #123 on:** August 17, 2021, 06:15:50 AM »

Progress!!

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #124 on:** August 21, 2021, 12:15:51 AM »

Well after the lumber truck driver almost lost his forklift and the load of wood the framing crew went to work. So happy. To see some walls being framed up.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #125 on:** August 21, 2021, 12:18:58 AM »

Two of the four window openings framed in the other two half done. I wanted them high enough looking inside would be a challenge. Just looking for some light.

JR · « **Reply #126 on:** August 21, 2021, 12:27:41 AM »

I'm jealous,,,,,,,,

Bob Smith · « **Reply #127 on:** August 21, 2021, 12:33:32 AM »

I am so happy to see some walls going up. Been almost a year since we started this project. Between the county and their permits and the builder getting started, I was wondering if things were ever getting started.

JR · « **Reply #128 on:** August 21, 2021, 12:46:48 AM »

Oh tell me about that!!!! 3rd time permits went in (arch left out info)

Still being told Dec for the building, maybe!

stlaser · « **Reply #129 on:** August 21, 2021, 05:38:55 AM »

Very nice

KensAuto · « **Reply #130 on:** August 21, 2021, 11:25:24 AM »

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #131 on:** August 22, 2021, 11:20:06 AM »

High windows and still able to hang a row of cabinets under them!! Wish I had done them up higher or maybe both

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #132 on:** August 22, 2021, 09:50:00 PM »

Hadn’t thought about setting cabinets under the windows but a good idea. Thanks for that

Bob Smith · « **Reply #133 on:** August 25, 2021, 11:40:30 PM »

Well things are still moving forward. Still need to finish framing the rollup doors in the front. Started putting up the siding. Lap siding in front, plywood sides and rear.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #134 on:** August 26, 2021, 11:23:09 AM »

Nice progress. Fiber cement siding?

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #135 on:** August 26, 2021, 12:16:37 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 26, 2021, 11:23:09 AM

Nice progress. Fiber cement siding?
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I wish it was but it is chip wood formed into plywood with groves in the face. The front should/will be cement board lap siding to match the house.

JR · « **Reply #136 on:** August 26, 2021, 01:10:16 PM »

I like that style siding. Pre primed too. Why no vapor?

Bob Smith · « **Reply #137 on:** August 26, 2021, 01:18:18 PM »

Quote from: JR on August 26, 2021, 01:10:16 PM

I like that style siding. Pre primed too. Why no vapor?

Well, it is being built as a non heated garage. If it does get heated it will only be to keep from freezing. Will turn the heat up if working inside during cold spells.

JR · « **Reply #138 on:** August 26, 2021, 01:23:46 PM »

Just helps it being more stable in diff weather, heated or not and its cheap!

Anyway, still wish I was that far along.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #139 on:** September 07, 2021, 06:59:35 PM »

Trusses should arrive in the morning. The building will really start to take on its final shape once they get the trusses boomed up in place and the sheeting applied.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #140 on:** September 08, 2021, 07:09:06 PM »

Large boom truck and truss truck showed up this morning

Bob Smith · « **Reply #141 on:** September 11, 2021, 04:31:26 PM »

Now the trusses sit on top of walls and the carpenter takes two weeks vacation. If it were July I guess I wouldn’t care as much. Rain is on the way and nothing happening getting a bit old. I also have painter waiting to get started.

JR · « **Reply #142 on:** September 11, 2021, 04:36:15 PM »

Its moving anyway! Long as you get dried in before the hard rain comes you should be fine. When I rebuild my 3 car garage (fire), I was tarping it every night and working at the rains mercy. Right after that I redid my houses roof, same schedule!

Bob Smith · « **Reply #143 on:** September 15, 2021, 05:36:01 PM »

2 to 4 inches of rain in the next 3 days. I guess the the wood will dry eventually without problems or the builder can replace it. So disappointing since we had such a dry summer. JR I don't have a roof to tarp or I would. With all the rain coming not sure where it will run to but I am sure ditches are in order for a month or so to keep the muddy water away from the house. I have pipes in the ground but the soil isn't final graded yet so who knows.

JR · « **Reply #144 on:** September 15, 2021, 06:29:33 PM »

I was tarping the open trusses, garage was full of stuff.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #145 on:** September 16, 2021, 10:30:44 PM »

Trusses would be easy to tarp, they are all stacked on top of the walls at this point.

stlaser · « **Reply #146 on:** September 16, 2021, 10:34:49 PM »

Regardless, you’re making progress which is good news

JR · « **Reply #147 on:** September 16, 2021, 10:43:59 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 16, 2021, 10:34:49 PM

Regardless, you’re making progress which is good news

YES

Bob Smith · « **Reply #148 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:17:35 PM »

Well the roof is sheeted and underlayment installed. Waiting on shingles

Bob Smith · « **Reply #149 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:41:29 PM »

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