Building A New Shop

michaeltoc · Post by **michaeltoc** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 6:47 am

JPG40504 wrote: That wide a span will be an issue(you will need a center load bearing beam) or very long very thick 'timbers' for joists.

I have a 24'x30' garage, and yes - you can make that span without a center beam. I have attic space above and the joists are 2x10, 12" OC (probably could have gone 16" if there was no storage space above).

Definitely go with 24x24 - for resale value alone, as it could be converted to a 2-car garage. 20x20 would be a little tight.

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:43 am

michaeltoc wrote:Definitely go with 24x24 - for resale value alone, as it could be converted to a 2-car garage. 20x20 would be a little tight.

Not if you buy 2 Mini-Cooper's

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cabotcat · Post by **cabotcat** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:31 am

Good point on the 24 x 37 ' building. While i would love the space is must be in keeping with my neighborhood planning and th total cost to build.

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 11:45 am

cabotcat wrote:Good point on the 24 x 37 ' building. While i would love the space is must be in keeping with my neighborhood planning and th total cost to build.

That "cost" thing can get especially pesky.

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damagi · Post by **damagi** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:33 pm

robinson46176 wrote:You can't get much closer to the Ohio than Madison IN.

Madison, IN - thats where my dad is from. Nice little town, and the hydro races are pretty neat. Then again, Madison is closer to kentucky than ohio...just cross the bridge

damagi · Post by **damagi** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 12:40 pm

robinson46176 wrote:Not if you buy 2 Mini-Cooper's

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I found that out recently...had a mini cooper and a mitsubishi lancer. sold the lancer and got an explorer - wow, big difference. Parking the explorer in the garage is a lot different than either of the small cars

cabotcat · Post by **cabotcat** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:09 pm

Yeah that darn cost thing always seems to hamper progress.

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:31 pm

robinson46176 wrote:That "cost" thing can get especially pesky.

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Don't over look possible code restrictions. I put in a 10'x20' shed for storage and could not go larger without a building permit.

My poor timing and lack of advance planning did not allow me to wait for a permit which can take FOREVER is you are waiting.

jcraigie · Post by **jcraigie** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:09 pm

You can't have to many electrical outlets.

robinson46176 · Post by **robinson46176** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 4:38 pm

dusty wrote:Don't over look possible code restrictions. I put in a 10'x20' shed for storage and could not go larger without a building permit.

My poor timing and lack of advance planning did not allow me to wait for a permit which can take FOREVER is you are waiting.

That is one nice thing about a gambrel roof. you can about double the space and especially if you do not put in any windows (until the dust settles) you can normally call it a one story building.

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