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BLACK67 · 12-06-2009, 05:52 PM

I have a project on the go and I know I can count on the Camaro5 community to carry me through.

I want to build a garage!

I started in July but the process of dealeing with the town and the various deptartments has taken its toll and I have backed off to regroup. We now plan on a May build so I have time to get it right.

Here's your chance TJ!

If you want to share what a garage needs, what you wish you had or some short comings of your own build. I would appreciate any input as I try to finalize the plans.

I will add more info as we go along, so start with basics and we can get more technical later.

Thanks to all

DEW · 12-06-2009, 06:10 PM

One thing to keep in mind, there never big enough. Bult a 24' x 24' pole barn 12 years ago, wish I would have went 24' x 32'. Its still nice though. Go as big as your wallet will allow.

BLACK67 · 12-06-2009, 06:20 PM

Yes, size is important. I am looking at 1081 sq ft., 5 car ( 4 + workshop ), L shaped.
23' x 37' ( 4 car ) with a 10' x 23" side work shop/clean room.

CatiaJockey · 12-06-2009, 07:01 PM

My 2 cents:
Make sure to wire it with more receptacles than you'd ever think you'll use. Pipe it for multiple drops for air.

CDN SS · 12-06-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CatiaJockey

My 2 cents:
Make sure to wire it with more receptacles than you'd ever think you'll use. Pipe it for multiple drops for air.

Plus a 220 outlet for the lift.

patriotpa · 12-06-2009, 07:40 PM

Fridge. Wet bar. BBQ pit. Big screen. Stripper pole.

68 RS · 12-06-2009, 08:32 PM

Here is my 2 cents.

Ensure that you have 10ft or 12ft ceilings. I recently installed a lift into my garage so that I could stack my Camaros for the winter. With 9ft 8 inches the fit is very tight. If I could get a foot or two it would make life much easier.

The other suggestion that I have is that you install a side lift on your garage door rather than an overhead lift. The side lift has a self locking mechanism and is much more secure, in the case of a break and enter.

Joe in T.O. · 12-06-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK67

Yes, size is important. I am looking at 1081 sq ft., 5 car ( 4 + workshop ), L shaped.
23' x 37' ( 4 car ) with a 10' x 23" side work shop/clean room.

Being an architectural technologist, I will offer some free advice, the 37'-0" will be too tight. Try to go 40'-0". In width, try to stick to even numbers (cheaper for construction since you are paying for trusses @ 2'-0" o.c. anyways) and as far as depth goes, 23'-0" is an oddball measurement with trusses as well. Truss companies will generally make 24''0" trusses more economical than 23''-0" trusses. For snow load, go with a steeper pitch on the roof depending upon where you live.
One last suggestion, for your man-door, if you are putting it close to one corner, move it at least 2'-0" from the corner so you build some shelves or put a compressor behind it thereby saving valuable space.
Joe

CloudXTC · 12-07-2009, 12:18 PM

i just would like gobs of space in my garage with an extra wide entrance...
i dont know what materials etc to use... just the simplistic things i can throw out there...
- would like it to be really bright so id put a skylight or whatever its called... natural light = best
ill add more as i think abt em

12-06-2009, 05:52 PM	#1
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	Build my garage. I have a project on the go and I know I can count on the Camaro5 community to carry me through. I want to build a garage! I started in July but the process of dealeing with the town and the various deptartments has taken its toll and I have backed off to regroup. We now plan on a May build so I have time to get it right. Here's your chance TJ! If you want to share what a garage needs, what you wish you had or some short comings of your own build. I would appreciate any input as I try to finalize the plans. I will add more info as we go along, so start with basics and we can get more technical later. Thanks to all __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

12-06-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	One thing to keep in mind, there never big enough. Bult a 24' x 24' pole barn 12 years ago, wish I would have went 24' x 32'. Its still nice though. Go as big as your wallet will allow. Attached Images __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

12-06-2009, 06:20 PM	#3
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	Yes, size is important. I am looking at 1081 sq ft., 5 car ( 4 + workshop ), L shaped. 23' x 37' ( 4 car ) with a 10' x 23" side work shop/clean room. __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

12-06-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
CatiaJockey Drives: 2010 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Ms Posts: 2,799 View My Garage	My 2 cents: Make sure to wire it with more receptacles than you'd ever think you'll use. Pipe it for multiple drops for air. __________________

12-07-2009, 12:18 PM	#9
CloudXTC Drives: 1LT\|RS\|SIM\|M6\|BA Stereo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 1,838	i just would like gobs of space in my garage with an extra wide entrance... i dont know what materials etc to use... just the simplistic things i can throw out there... - would like it to be really bright so id put a skylight or whatever its called... natural light = best ill add more as i think abt em __________________ 1LT \| RS \| M6 \| SIM \| BA Stereo 1000 - [07-23-2009] Order Made at dealer 1100 - [08-04-2009] Preliminary order accepted 2000 - [08-25-2009] Accepted by GM 3000 - [09-01-2009] Accepted by production control TPW = 10-05-2009 3300 - [09-28-2009] Scheduled for production 3400 - [10-01-2009] Broadcast - Being Built 3800 - [10-13-2009] Produced - Built- VIN 2G1xxx54917 4200 - [10-19-2009] Shipped 5000 - [10-19-2009] Delivered to the dealer 6000 - [10-20-2009] Delivered to the customer

12-06-2009, 07:40 PM	#6
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Fridge. Wet bar. BBQ pit. Big screen. Stripper pole.

12-06-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
68 RS 68 RS Drives: 1968 RS, 2010 SS2RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 600	Here is my 2 cents. Ensure that you have 10ft or 12ft ceilings. I recently installed a lift into my garage so that I could stack my Camaros for the winter. With 9ft 8 inches the fit is very tight. If I could get a foot or two it would make life much easier. The other suggestion that I have is that you install a side lift on your garage door rather than an overhead lift. The side lift has a self locking mechanism and is much more secure, in the case of a break and enter.

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