KShortell
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06-22-11 06:09 PM - Post#2106716
I began April 1st. I essentially finished today. I still have to caulk some joints and paint the man door, but I am otherwise DONE!
Whew...
-Kevin
24' x 24' garage with 9' ceilings and 16' x 8' garage door.
April-June 2011 Garage Build (online album)
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06-22-11 06:31 PM - Post#2106725
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Very nice!
Now it's time to load it up with cars,tools and parts! 
Mike. 
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KShortell
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06-22-11 08:00 PM - Post#2106754
In response to 100% CHEVY
Actually, the boat is already in there! 
I did have to MAKE it fit, though. I forgot to account for wall thickness in my original design- DOWH! 
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06-23-11 04:22 AM - Post#2106816
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Looks great. After seeing what you had to do to the trailer, I hope the car fits.
Jay
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06-23-11 08:32 AM - Post#2106899
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A unique solution to the problem. I've never seen one of those hinges, or a trailer tongue hinged that way. Are they made just for this type of problem, as most garages can't accomodate a boat?
I have a neighbor that turns his boat in the garage diagonally to close the door. It's a small runabout, maybe 16-17ft. Doing it this way, renders his garage useless for vehicles, including his future "project" car, a '74 Corvette, which sets covered in the driveway. Funny thing is, neither the Corvette, nor the boat have been moved in at least 5yrs.
The garage turned out great. Congratulations on your achievement.
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06-23-11 02:54 PM - Post#2107012
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It looks good and that hinge is the coolest thing I've seen in a while. I didn't know that even existed, but it sure is a good idea.
What is going on to the left of your window down on the first 2 rows of siding? It looks like the siding isn't clipped together or something else is making it buckle.
Now all you need to do is pour yourself a cement pad so you won't track mud inside every time you pull something in. Good luck with the new shop, I'm sure you will be very happy with it.
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06-23-11 05:23 PM - Post#2107056
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NICE,NOW DO SOMETHEN WITH THE DECK RAILINGS !!!
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06-23-11 05:53 PM - Post#2107064
In response to TAT_2
I built mine last year. It's nice to see it there and know you did it yourself. I still need to put the floor in. That's a pretty cool trailer trick.
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KShortell
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06-23-11 06:27 PM - Post#2107083
In response to awsum55
What is going on to the left of your window down on the first 2 rows of siding? It looks like the siding isn't clipped together or something else is making it buckle.
Man, you guys are sharp!  Even I missed that. Sure enough, I just needed to finish snapping in a couple feet of the bottom hem. It's been SO HOT lately that it's been easy to miss something like that.
The deck will be replaced next. It was in pretty bad shape when I moved in 6 years ago The corner will be angled and the stairs relocated to make getting into the garage easier.
But, all these things like extending the driveway will have to wait. You see, I saved up for a long time to get this far. I didn't borrow any money to pay for this! Hopefully, I'll be able to tackle it within the next couple of years. I do have it all planned out.
I love it when you call for a code inspection and they ask you if you are the contractor or homeowner. I kindly inform them that I am: 1. the contractor, 2. the homeowner, AND 3. the engineer. I actually did put my P.E. license stamp on the building and site plans. It helps to have done site design for a living... 
For those of you wishing for a trailer tongue solution, Fulton offers both bolt-on and weld-on hinges. The one for my trailer is rated up to 9,000 lbs., 5,000 at a hinge length of four feet. That's still WAY more than my boat and trailer weigh.
Check out Fulton Performance trailer swing couplers.
For now, I can still work on my future paint scheme/decor, cabinets, work bench, storage, etc. After all, dreaming is FREE!
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KShortell
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07-05-11 06:55 PM - Post#2111096
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We're in! 
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07-05-11 09:08 PM - Post#2111146
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Wow, the roof already looks like it's 20 years old.
Is that just dirt on it?
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KShortell
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07-06-11 07:17 PM - Post#2111439
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Nope. I took that photo in the rain. It's just wet.
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07-12-11 08:30 PM - Post#2113520
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Looks great Kevin!
Did you power it? Water, cable?
Just wondering, especially in the Winter, would'nt it be easier to have the boat on the far side of the man door? Even a shortend tounge is still murder on the knees no?
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07-13-11 06:13 PM - Post#2113852
In response to Vista Cruiser
Actually, the boat is now tight against the wall on the right. It is much easier to get the truck in and out on the left- better approach angle and easier to get in and out like you said.
I stubbed conduit out for adding power in the future. Later plans also include extending the driveway, drywalling, and replacing the deck. For now, I'm out of money. HOWEVER, what I've built so far is PAID FOR and DEBT FREE!
The best part is that the robins can't poop on the truck anymore- yay!
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07-13-11 06:31 PM - Post#2113858
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Never fill up your new shop until you have the money in hand to expand!
Too late I see. 
Mike.
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KShortell
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 10-07-11 06:20 PM - Post#2144925
In response to 100% CHEVY
UPDATE: OCTOBER 2011
What I got done this week:
-Epoxy paint on the floor.
-Garage door opener installed.
-Garage door threshold seal installed.
-Parking bays striped/outlined.--> Part aircraft carrier, part USCG cutter helo hangar, part Battlestar Galactica. This was in my mind's eye from the beginning.
Now, all I need is electricity out there and drywall on the walls. I like the ceiling open for storage of small items, so it will stay that way. Besides, it's so much easier to drywall walls instead of ceilings- ha!
Enjoy!
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10-07-11 07:25 PM - Post#2144953
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Looking good.
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10-09-11 05:55 AM - Post#2145433
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NICE,NOW DO SOMETHEN WITH THE DECK RAILINGS !!!
Tat, I'm LMAO
Kevin, looks good. Is it full yet? Good thinking on the tongue hinge. I've been thinking about that but decided to sell the Hydra Sport skiff instead.
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10-10-11 04:32 AM - Post#2145771
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That's a lot of ribs on that door! Was that standard? Nice.
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10-10-11 11:18 AM - Post#2145889
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You're going to insulate the walls, right?
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KShortell
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10-11-11 04:14 PM - Post#2146345
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The wind braces are a standard item around here, what with those pesky hurricanes and all. 
Since I'm not heating or cooling anything out there and I'm leaving the ceiling open, I didn't plan on insulating anything. In fact, I'm really only going to do drywall in order to facilitate a paint scheme.
I got everything back in yesterday, just in time for today's rain.
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10-12-11 07:42 PM - Post#2146781
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I'd insulate at least the walls to reduce heat gain from the sun as well as stop breezes in the winter, as well as hold a little heat if you need it someday. I think you might regret it later down the road if you cover up the walls without any insulation.
Think about it real hard before you put the rock up.
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10-13-11 03:17 PM - Post#2147023
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If all you're doing is parking the truck and boat in there, I wouldn't worry about insulation.
However, if you EVER think you may work in it...
Looks great though.
I had a guy earlier this year come out and look at extending my shop about 10 ft so I can get the 55 in the other end (20 x 40 with a folding divider just off center). He never called me back.
So, now all summer has gone and I'm still short.
If I'd started on it myself back then... 
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KShortell
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10-13-11 06:18 PM - Post#2147100
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If all you're doing is parking the truck and boat in there, I wouldn't worry about insulation.
Well, for any woodworking, etc., I generally use the 1-car attached garage. The Jeep gets the temporary boot to live outside. Plus, for really heavy stuff, I use the hobby shop on base. It's hard to beat a full wood and auto shop (4-post lifts, planers, bandsaws, table saw, sanders, etc.) for $4.25/hr. with no need to store anything.
Interestingly enough, even the attached garage isn't insulated. Sure, the walls between the living space and the garage are insulated, but not the exterior brick. I did insulate around and in the garage door, though- helped a lot. I have learned not to leave the kitchen door open when sanding, though- too much dust on the fridge and stove- OOPS! 
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10-14-11 06:38 AM - Post#2147242
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You might want to think twicw about not insulating. You don't have to do it all at once. Just buy a couple of bundles at a time. I used paper faced R-13 and it made a big difference. Still not done the upstair storage area but the weather is cooling so it's easier to get things done.
The rifle stand looks great. Keep up the good work and thanks for your service to our country.
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11-09-11 06:29 AM - Post#2156069
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LET THERE BE LIGHT! 
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11-09-11 06:40 PM - Post#2156278
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Lookin good.
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11-09-11 07:19 PM - Post#2156294
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whats the boat name?
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KShortell
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11-12-11 05:16 PM - Post#2157400
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It's the DAWN TREADER II. It's reflective "Cop Car Gold" with a royal blue 3-D shadow effect.
When I was a boy, my grandfather built a dory with a friend of his that I named the "Dawn Treader". I'd been reading C.S. Lewis. The funny thing is that I always vowed to name any boat I ended up with the "Dawn Treader II" someday. When the time came to name her, I'd already forgotten the C.S. Lewis reference. Mostly, it's an homage to the impact my granddad and his friends had on me with taking me fishing, teaching me life skills, and so on. It's my way of keeping their memory alive.
By the way, the insulating and drywalling has begun! R-13 with the new lightweight 1/2" gypsum board (just the ticket if you're working alone! ;-) ).
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11-14-11 05:58 PM - Post#2158068
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If it gets too hot in there in the summer, you can just call the garage 'Perelandra.'
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