Garage finally under construction
05-30-2017, 07:18 PM
#51
Originally Posted by CoolGuy094
Stephen's a heck of a good guy to come and help out.
The good news for him is that if/when he does an epoxy floor, he has experience, can learn from my mistakes, and solicit my help. So, you might also say he is a heck of a clever guy. 😏
06-01-2017, 05:27 AM
#52
As pro-A/C as I am, I bet the eve fan will do you just fine. I'm used to working in a two-car garage with no HVAC, just a box fan in the summer and small electric space heater in the winter, and those small commodities got me through pretty comfortably. I do get spoiled at work though.
So you're pretty set to go... I'd assume you'll be installing some kind of storage... cabinets, racks, etc? Maybe a wooden work bench or a welding table?
So you're pretty set to go... I'd assume you'll be installing some kind of storage... cabinets, racks, etc? Maybe a wooden work bench or a welding table?
06-01-2017, 05:29 AM
#53
06-02-2017, 02:27 AM
#54
Nearing the end of the primary build...
I got the final grading and gravel yesterday. We wanted to do it last week before the epoxy, but the rain pushed back the schedule.
The gravel extends 3 feet around the perimeter of the building. This will provide a sidewalk of sorts, prevent mud from splashing on the building, and prevent grass from growing close to the structure. I went with a thick crusher run base to cover the red clay then covered that with a slightly-larger-than-normal washed stone. The crusher run will compact and prevent the washed stone from pushing into the clay. The theory for using a relatively large stone is so the r-comps won't pick it up and carry aggregate onto the epoxy. ...we'll see how that works ;-)
I also had a small pad graded to the left of the building, so I can park the trailer away in a less conspicuous place away from the main property.
I still have a lot of unfitting to do on the inside, so stay tuned for more updates.
I got the final grading and gravel yesterday. We wanted to do it last week before the epoxy, but the rain pushed back the schedule.
The gravel extends 3 feet around the perimeter of the building. This will provide a sidewalk of sorts, prevent mud from splashing on the building, and prevent grass from growing close to the structure. I went with a thick crusher run base to cover the red clay then covered that with a slightly-larger-than-normal washed stone. The crusher run will compact and prevent the washed stone from pushing into the clay. The theory for using a relatively large stone is so the r-comps won't pick it up and carry aggregate onto the epoxy. ...we'll see how that works ;-)
I also had a small pad graded to the left of the building, so I can park the trailer away in a less conspicuous place away from the main property.
I still have a lot of unfitting to do on the inside, so stay tuned for more updates.
Last edited by will010100; 06-02-2017 at 10:09 AM.
06-10-2017, 01:09 PM
#57
Originally Posted by InsaneSp
Get the lift wired up yet?
Last edited by will010100; 06-11-2017 at 02:54 PM.
06-11-2017, 03:24 PM
#58
This weekend I worked on the 10x22' rental bay. The rental bay will be enclosed and completely separate from the rest of the garage. That way tenants feel more secure, and I don't have to worry about hitting their prized boat with a jack handle, engine hoist, or any other fiberglass-seeking battering ram.
I built the ceiling like a normal floor, so it can support a lot of weight on top. Better yet, I can stand in most areas, so that gives me 220 square feet of storage above the rental area. Long term, I plan to fabricate a hoist that mounts to the car lift to help heft heavier loads up there.
I painted the walls with reflective high-gloss white paint to increase the indirect light in the garage. As you can see in the photos, the structure is finished, but I still need to finish the sheathing.
I built the ceiling like a normal floor, so it can support a lot of weight on top. Better yet, I can stand in most areas, so that gives me 220 square feet of storage above the rental area. Long term, I plan to fabricate a hoist that mounts to the car lift to help heft heavier loads up there.
I painted the walls with reflective high-gloss white paint to increase the indirect light in the garage. As you can see in the photos, the structure is finished, but I still need to finish the sheathing.
Last edited by will010100; 06-13-2017 at 09:31 PM.
06-12-2017, 03:35 AM
#59
06-12-2017, 04:03 AM
#60
Originally Posted by DrSideways
You should check with your lift manufacturer to see if there are low profile arms available. Boards to trip over tend to suck the fun out of having the lift.
You make good points about tripping hazards. I think there is another option. As I recall, the contact pad assemblies are about 2" thick. If removing them works, I can cut 4" squares out of an old tire to keep the car from sliding around on the arms.