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Off-topic TalkWhere overpaid, underworked S2000 owners waste the worst part of their days before the drive home. This forum is for general chit chat and discussions not covered by the other off-topic forums.
Here is a design that mimics the existing footprint of the existing garage and would lend itself to the bungalow style with some slight changes. Hope you find what works for you and your vehicle(s).
Damn, must have missed this during your original post. I love garages, built one about 6 years ago. Below are some things to consider (local codes may be different):
1. If you are going to have living space on the second floor, you need 2 means of ingress/egress (and jumping out a second floor window doesn't count as one). You will also need heat/cooling, water supply and drainage, electrical, insulation, etc. Think of it as building a mini-house.
2. Be sure to run stubs for all utilities/conduits, even if you don't think you'll need them right away. And a switch inside of your house that controls at least some of the lights in/on the garage is a good idea.
3. If you are planning on having a floor drain inside the garage, it needs to be hooked up to your sanitary system and a plumber needs to do it. If you have a drain outside of the garage, it can be done by the concrete guys and dump into your storm sewer/gutter system.
4. Its a good idea to have at least 6"-12" of either concrete or mansonry immediatley above your finished floor (inside). This makes hosing/sweeping much easier. Also, interior vinyl covering inside the garage is a good idea, especially if you plan to wash cars inside.
5. If you plan to have a lift, you will need at least 10' below the roof/ceiling joists. And make sure your contractor/supply house understands this. When I ordered my lumber, the yard glossed over this on the plans and sent me 9' wall studs. I didn't realize it until I was building the headers for the front doors . . . and three walls were already up. I was 2 long days into things and just went ahead with 9' walls but this really put a crimp in my lift plans.
6. Determine what items you have to have and which you are willing to comprimise. Also, you can stage things. For example, I wanted wood carraige-style doors but they were costly. I opted for inexpensive aluminum one with the thought of switching out for wood at some point down the line.
Below are some pics of mine, I would have loved to build it twice as big but the space that was working with just didn't allow. Good luck.
Why are you moving 12' to the left? I looks like your putting it directly to the rear of the house? You'll need to expand or move the existing driveway which will wipe-out some landscaping/fencing? Could you explain?
No window in the shop? Are you concerned about aesthetics or robbery?
Would you consider relocating the shop double doors from the exterior wall to the interior wall between the garage and shop. My thinking is with a interior double door, you would be able to move a large project from the garage to the shop without having to go outside. Now you will be forced to move any large material around the outside to the side door.
Just read your update - that stinks but like I said, these are sort of like mini-houses, especially if you start putting utilites in. Your change in plans look good though, good luck with the finish.
