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Posted by: pfreiburger Dec 17 2021, 11:54 PM

The trusses and most of the sheathing went up this week - and we have electricity. The service doors & windows are in but still no overhead doors - I hope they get here before the serious snow does. Might have to nail up some OSB for a bit.

Posted by: PlaysWithCars Dec 18 2021, 12:40 AM

Lookin' good! Yeah, you need to get that closed in soon.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Dec 18 2021, 12:49 AM

Looking Real Good...project is taking shape !
I purchased some 3/4 plywood today (small proj) and noticed a 1% "Lumber" surcharge, plus (normal) 9% Sales tax on the invoice

Posted by: barefoot Dec 18 2021, 05:59 AM

Wow, I've got workshop envy !! looks like good attic storage as well

Good stuff

Barefoot

Posted by: mlindner Dec 18 2021, 06:50 AM

That looks great and love the storage up stairs. Just in time before the snow falls. Mark

Posted by: stownsen914 Dec 18 2021, 07:04 AM

Now that's a proper garage!

Posted by: jim_hoyland Dec 18 2021, 07:43 AM

Fantastic ! Thanks for sharing

Posted by: mepstein Dec 18 2021, 07:49 AM

9% Wow.

Posted by: Dion Dec 18 2021, 10:35 AM

Just ….wow!

Posted by: Jett Dec 18 2021, 10:36 AM

I thought our new garage was big

Your garage is a very impressive structure !

Note: we used cellulose insulation and although a bit more expensive the building is warm without running heat… can’t wait to turn on the radiant floors.

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 18 2021, 11:09 AM

Impressive truss design.

Double WOW! Room enough for all the vehicles. High efficiency insulation is an instant ROI.

Posted by: Cracker Dec 18 2021, 12:31 PM

Good for you - really nice shop, Sir!!! I own a roofing company and am curious what you used - I see skylights, I believe,
as well. We vaca in the Door - was there in July.

Did you ever consider making the center bay large enough for a future "toy" - I don't think mine would fit (12' 6").

Cracker

Posted by: Jett Dec 18 2021, 01:44 PM

We did

Posted by: Freezin 914 Dec 18 2021, 09:48 PM

Looking good!

Posted by: pfreiburger Dec 19 2021, 12:51 AM

I hear you on prices. A month ago, I priced 4”x8”x¾” plywood & OSB for the upper floor – both were about the same at $32 a sheet. This week the same items were $39, again about the same for plywood or OSB. Drywall is up a couple of bucks a sheet since last I checked also. I have not encountered the “lumber surcharge” yet – that’s probably around the corner here also.

Posted by: mb911 Dec 19 2021, 06:31 AM

Looking great.

Posted by: Shivers Dec 19 2021, 06:56 AM

Nice to have your own Hockey Rink.

Posted by: 914e Dec 19 2021, 09:33 AM

I can't even get a load of concrete at any price right now. We have a massive plant going up that is taking every drop of concrete as fast as they can pour it.

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 19 2021, 12:41 PM

Won't be long before you say to yourself "Aww fuchs...I should have made it bigger!"

Posted by: pfreiburger Dec 19 2021, 07:52 PM

Ha, not in my case. Another 4 sq.ft. and I would have been in violation of the township regulations. I had to buy another 1/2 acre to make it this size (39'x40'). And the building inspector in these parts does not screw around, as evidenced by the following story.

My previous across the road neighbor Dean (who is a builder) was building his own garage/man cave while I was researching my project. I was alarmed when he started building as he was going way above the sidewall height limitation of 10'. I asked Dean about it but he insisted he was OK. The walls went up, the trusses went up and the roof sheathing was installed. And then on day I looked outside and his crew was taking the garage apart. Turns out the building inspector stopped by for a visit. And he was not amused.

I agree that I will probably WANT more room in the future, but I won't be able to blame myself for the decision!

Posted by: Root_Werks Dec 20 2021, 10:36 AM

MmmmmLumber!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Dec 20 2021, 12:44 PM

Surcharges are for the Governor's pretty hair gel
More trees are lost to wildfires here/ than harvested for Lumber = go figure !
But this (O/P) garage project is Superb !