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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,021 Joined: 14-February 16 From: Minnesota Member No.: 19,670 Region Association: None ![]() |
Figuring out a floor plan for a new Shop Building. Don't have a unlimited budget so trying to pre plan carefully to get the most value, while not making to many mistakes.
If you were going to build your "dream" shop, or already have one, what do you think should be mandatory, or a feature(s) of yours you wouldn't want to do without. |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
My garage is 26' wide by 36' deep with an 8x12 bump out, 12' ceilings, 6" walls built on 16" centers with R-19 insulation, R-30 in the ceiling, 6" thick slab, an exterior door out the back, two 10' wide by 8' high doors (prefer wider double doors over a single door), and three 3'x6' windows.
I run a kerosene space heat in the winter, though our winter temps are typically above mid-20's at night. Summers are hot and humid, but temps typically remain in the 70's in the garage, and with a fan and dehumidifier it's decent. I currently have 16 two-bulb fluorescent lights which isn't enough in my opinion, and I too am getting ready to mount lights lower for under the lift. Our building codes don't allow floor drains in garages, but a sink with hot and cold water is allowed. Agree on 220 service, I have two 50 amp outlets and panel with capacity to grow. I passed on the expense of an epoxy floor. I have OSB interior walls, prefer that or plywood over drywall - doesn't get damaged like soft drywall, and can put a nail or screw anywhere to hang items. Shelving, cabinets, and work benches are a must. But what is your budget? You can spend thousands alone on fancy garage cabinetry and thousands on flooring. But that money goes along way towards practical items such as a lift, inexpensive concrete sealer, and homemade shelving and benches... |
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